Thursday, July 17 2014 9:49 AM EDT2014-07-17 13:49:05 GMT
The body of a homeless man was found Tuesday morning on the railroad tracks near Fifth Avenue and 16thStreet in Columbus. Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan has identified the 62-year-old victim but saysMore >>
The body of a homeless man was found Tuesday morning on the railroad tracks near Fifth Avenue and 16thStreet in Columbus.More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 1:22 AM EDT2014-07-23 05:22:09 GMT
A local family is still in shock after an uninvited guest slithered toward their north Columbus home. The family spoke exclusively with News Leader 9 to gain answers about a huge python they found tryingMore >>
The family spoke exclusively with News Leader 9 to gain answers about a huge python they found trying to get through the back gate of their home on Raleigh Court.More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 1:13 AM EDT2014-07-23 05:13:05 GMT
Georgia voters are hitting the polls Tuesday to cast their vote in the primary runoff election. News Leader 9's Jenyne Donaldson takes a look at the candidates and has more on what you can expect.More >>
Georgia voters are hitting the polls Tuesday to cast their vote in the primary runoff election. News Leader 9's Jenyne Donaldson takes a look at the candidates and has more on what you can expect. If you're heading to the polls today, there are a few key races that will be on the ballot for both Democrats and Republicans. More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 1:09 AM EDT2014-07-23 05:09:06 GMT
The State points to DNA evidence found on the defendant's clothes in Day 2 of the Curtis Newsome murder trial. Newsome is accused of killing his pregnant girlfriend, 26-year-old Caneya Candy Webb, inMore >>
The State points to DNA evidence found on the defendant's clothes in Day 2 of the Curtis Newsome murder trial. Newsome is accused of killing his pregnant girlfriend, 26-year-old Caneya Candy Webb, inMore >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 1:04 AM EDT2014-07-23 05:04:03 GMT
The Georgia Lottery is celebrating its 21 years of existence by launching a new series, and a new partnership with Kia Motors. The 21 Black Series family of instant games has top prizes ranging from $20,000More >>
The Georgia Lottery is celebrating its 21 years of existence by launching a new series, and a new partnership with Kia Motors. The 21 Black Series family of instant games has top prizes ranging from $20,000More >>
BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) -
A new Legislative Audit report released Monday shows some
problems with the way the State Department of Education is managing its charter
schools.
Charter schools are independent, publicly funded elementary or
secondary schools that are operated through a charter between a non-profit or
other group and the state.
State law requires the state to monitor the academic,
financial, and legal performance of charter schools annually. In 2010 the state
put eight schools on probation. The audit says by 2012 the state did not follow
up on the probationary status of seven of those schools. One had actually
closed.
"The report is looking at the Charter school, it's not
exactly how the charter schools are operating but from the Department of
Education's prospective, that's what performance audits are all designed for.
We give them recommendations we give them suggestions. The department is taking
it seriously," says State Legislative auditor Daryl Purpura.
Barry Landry with the Department of Education released this
written response on Monday: "Every school received one review of its compliance with state
laws. The audit revealed a poorly written rule that required schools to have
two of the same reviews, which makes little sense. We thank the legislative
auditor for helping us to see the flaw in the rule and will update it
immediately."
Tuesday, July 22 2014 9:30 AM EDT2014-07-22 13:30:08 GMT
Kevin Smith, owner of A & K Thrift Mall, released the following statement Monday afternoon following the store's sudden closure over the weekend.More >>
Kevin Smith, owner of A & K Thrift Mall, released the following statement Monday afternoon following the store's sudden closure over the weekend.More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 12:39 AM EDT2014-07-23 04:39:07 GMT
One vendor claims that some of his jewelry was stolen during the break-in. It is unknown if any other items were stolen.More >>
Less than 24 hours after the owners of A&K Thrift Mall in Phenix City released a statement about their sudden closing the locked doors are broken into. But no vendors were allowed to take items from their booths. News Leader 9's Tyrone McCoy has been following this story and joins us now with more details.More >>
Tuesday, July 22 2014 6:26 AM EDT2014-07-22 10:26:05 GMT
On Monday, July 21 at approximately 12:50 p.m., the Opelika Police Department received a call of a gunshot victim in the 500 block of Edmon Avenue. More >>
On Monday, July 21 at approximately 12:50 p.m., the Opelika Police Department received a call of a gunshot victim in the 500 block of Edmon Avenue. Upon arrival, they located a juvenile male suffering from a gunshot wound.More >>
Friday, July 18 2014 3:28 PM EDT2014-07-18 19:28:07 GMT
Traffic trying to cross the 13th Street Bridge hit an unexpected detour this afternoon as Fire and EMS rescue workers devised a plan to save a man who was injured and stranded above the water.More >>
Traffic trying to cross the 13th Street Bridge hit an unexpected detour as Fire and EMS rescue workers devised a plan to save a man who was injured and stranded above the water.More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 12:32 AM EDT2014-07-23 04:32:03 GMT
Families in Alabama and Georgia are gearing up to go back to school and getting ready for the annual tax-free weekend, which gives shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain school supplies, computers More >>
Families in Alabama and Georgia are gearing up to go back to school and getting ready for the annual tax-free weekend, which gives shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain school supplies, computers and clothing free of state sales tax.More >>
