Friday, April 18 2014 7:07 PM EDT2014-04-18 23:07:09 GMT
With one out of five women sexually assaulted in college, the roles have shifted from what women can do, to what the young men can do to keep their campuses safe. A Columbus sex assault specialist saysMore >>
On the Muscogee County Sheriff's Office web site is this fact: every two or three minutes, a woman is sexually assaulted in the United States. 97 percent of the sexual offenders are male. News Leader Nine's Tyrone McCoy focuses on how men at colleges and universities can be a part of the solution.More >>
Friday, April 18 2014 7:04 PM EDT2014-04-18 23:04:07 GMT
Columbus, Ga. has grown in population while Macon and Augusta have lost residents, making Columbus the second largest city in Georgia. Currently, Columbus is growing two times faster than the state itself.More >>
Columbus, Ga. has grown in population while Macon and Augusta have lost residents, making Columbus the second largest city in Georgia. Currently, Columbus is growing two times faster than the state itself.More >>
Friday, April 18 2014 6:48 PM EDT2014-04-18 22:48:43 GMT
Students at St. Luke Early Learning Center didn't let the rain keep them from their early Easter festivities. We received iPhone video of today's annual Easter parade. Some students were in their Easter More >>
Students at St. Luke Early Learning Center didn't let the rain keep them from their early Easter festivities.
We received iPhone video of today's annual Easter parade. Some students were in their Easter costumes which they made for today's event.More >>
Friday, April 18 2014 6:42 PM EDT2014-04-18 22:42:49 GMT
After a nine month deployment in Afghanistan, a group of soldiers from Fort Benning have returned home. The Sledgehammer Brigade welcomed back soldiers this afternoon of the 497th Movement Control TeamMore >>
After a nine month deployment in Afghanistan, a group of soldiers from Fort Benning have returned home. The Sledgehammer Brigade welcomed back soldiers this afternoon of the 497th Movement Control TeamMore >>
Friday, April 18 2014 6:42 PM EDT2014-04-18 22:42:22 GMT
The Georgia Supreme Court held a special session at the springer opera house to hear appeals on two cases. This was possibly the first time the supreme court held a session in Columbus according to ChiefMore >>
This was possibly the first time the supreme court held a session in Columbus according to Chief Justice Hugh P. Thompson.More >>
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."
Friday, April 18 2014 12:59 PM EDT2014-04-18 16:59:04 GMT
A MOTORCYCLIST CRASHED AFTER A HIGH SPEED CHASE WITH AUTHORITIES IN EAST ALABAMA, ACCORDING TO THE LEE COUNTY SHERIFF. OFFICIALS SAY THE CHASE BEGAN WHEN THE MOTORCYCLIST WAS SPEEDING AND DEPUTIES ATTEMPTEDMore >>
A motorcyclist crashed after a high speed chase with authorities in East Alabama, according to the Lee County sheriff.
Friday, April 18 2014 5:14 PM EDT2014-04-18 21:14:10 GMT
Muscogee County Sheriff's officials are on the lookout for a young criminal who has no respect for the law. News Leader 9's Semone Doughton highlights this suspect on-the-run in this week's Most Wanted. More >>
Muscogee County Sheriff's officials are on the lookout for a young criminal who has no respect for the law. News Leader 9's Semone Doughton highlights this suspect on-the-run in this week's Most Wanted. Muscogee County Sheriff Officials would like to see 20-year-old Lerodrick Gaines behind bars ASAP!More >>
Friday, April 18 2014 5:52 PM EDT2014-04-18 21:52:19 GMT
A seven-year-old child brought a loaded gun to Center Point Elementary on Thursday, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office says. A teacher noticed the child showing the handgun to another student and immediatelyMore >>
A seven-year-old child brought a loaded gun to Center Point Elementary on Thursday, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office says.More >>
Friday, April 18 2014 12:50 PM EDT2014-04-18 16:50:49 GMT
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A Valley mother accused of leaving her children in the car while she went on a job interview was actually working and had a home address, the Maricopa County Attorney said.More >>
A Valley mother accused of leaving her children in the car while she went on a job interview was actually working and had a home address, the Maricopa County Attorney said.More >>
Thursday, April 17 2014 8:30 AM EDT2014-04-17 12:30:05 GMT
Columbus police need your help finding a man wanted for questioning after a boy was tied up in a public bathroom. Investigators with the Specials Victims Unit are looking for this man seen from a security More >>
Columbus police need your help finding a man wanted for questioning after a boy was tied up in a public bathroom. Investigators with the Specials Victims Unit are looking for this man seen from a security camera. More >>
Friday, April 18 2014 3:41 PM EDT2014-04-18 19:41:52 GMT
A Covington County Sheriff's deputy who was killed in a two-vehicle crash Friday morning is being identified as Deputy Heath Kelly, according to Alabama State Troopers.More >>
A Covington County Sheriff's deputy who was killed in a two-vehicle crash Friday morning is being identified as Deputy Heath Kelly, according to Alabama State Troopers.More >>
Friday, April 18 2014 7:23 AM EDT2014-04-18 11:23:58 GMT
(WMC-TV) - An Ole Miss fraternity will close on the University of Mississippi campus. This comes after three members of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity were suspected of draping a noose and GeorgiaMore >>
An Ole Miss fraternity will close on the University of Mississippi campus. The campus' Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity was closed by the national chapter on Thursday.More >>
