Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 9:04 PM EDT
|By Gabriela Johnson
“The only way people know if you need a kidney is if you ask people, and you put it out there so they can see it,” says Herbert Askew.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 12:08 AM EDT
|By Gabriela Johnson
“He was perfect, in every way, he never cried, he never cried,” says Smith, “I’ve had him since he was 6-months-old.”
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 5:44 PM EDT
|By Gabriela Johnson
With Georgia having one of the highest numbers of reported fire deaths in the country, Senator Jon Ossoff is taking action to help combat that issue.
Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 9:00 AM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson and Gabriela Johnson
A 19-month-old is dead following a house fire in Lee County.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 10:04 AM EDT
|By Gabriela Johnson
“It’s a place for all by all, it is a place for community,” says President of the Cotton Companies, Christopher Woodruff.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 5:18 AM EDT
|By Gabriela Johnson
Representatives will be on site March 17 to help start and finish applications for assistance from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Columbus Public Library located at 3000 Macon Road.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 10:44 AM EDT
|By Gabriela Johnson
The National Infantry Museum and Columbus State University are inviting the public to hear their “Iraq War 20 Year Retrospective” symposium.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 11:31 AM EDT
|By Gabriela Johnson
"Our dream was to go to the NFL with each other. He was just loveable to me and I loved him,” says Skyler Swanson, brother of 16-year-old, Nasir Truitt
Updated: Mar. 12, 2023 at 8:52 PM EDT
|By Gabriela Johnson
Golden Donut is opening its second location in Midtown Columbus on Monday, March 13 at 6:30 AM.
Updated: Mar. 12, 2023 at 7:59 PM EDT
|By Gabriela Johnson
More than 300 women, and a few men, attended the event at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center Saturday, March 11.
Updated: Mar. 12, 2023 at 7:00 PM EDT
|By Gabriela Johnson
Family and friends of Robert Carter gathered this weekend to honor his life. Carter was killed in a hit and run incident early Thursday morning.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 11:10 AM EST
|By Gabriela Johnson
Families who have children who go to a school that is under-performing could be eligible for the grant that would provide the necessary funding for a parent to possibly enroll their child in private school, homeschool, even or virtual learning.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 2:33 PM EST
|By Gabriela Johnson
“It’s an opportunity for folks to come in, they purchase a bowl, a nice hand crafted bowl and fill it with soup and deserts and other good items," says Frank Sheppard, President and CEO of Feeding the Valley Food Bank. “It’s a chance to get some lunch after church and support a good cause.”
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 12:43 PM EST
|By Gabriela Johnson
The Miss Georgia Scholarship Competition hosted its annual forum at the Columbus Trade and Event Center Saturday and Sunday.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 12:24 PM EST
|By Gabriela Johnson
“I’m sorry that that happened to you, but next time pay attention to your surroundings," says Edward Murray, owner of the pit-bull, Cowboy, that attacked Kim Golden.
Updated: Mar. 4, 2023 at 12:13 PM EST
|By Gabriela Johnson
“Physically, I am not okay, I mean obviously, I am literally missing a leg,” says Kim Golden, Chief Operating Officer for NeighborWorks Columbus.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 7:49 AM EST
|By Gabriela Johnson
The first day of Spring is nearly three weeks away, but one of our least favorite things about the season is already in the air.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 9:43 AM EST
|By Gabriela Johnson
“I envisioned, just, a celebration and it feels exactly like that. Every goal that we had for today has been accomplished and it’s so exciting,” says Lakendra Huckaby, curator of the event.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 7:37 AM EST
|By Gabriela Johnson
One organization brought a night of faith-based celebration Sunday in the Fountain City. It was a Gospel charity concert, all to give back to a variety of community non-profits.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 7:37 AM EST
|By Gabriela Johnson
As Black History Month is wrapping up, Mount Tabor Baptist Church hosted the Annual Heritage Day Celebration during Sunday’s church service this weekend.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 5:38 AM EST
|By Gabriela Johnson
“He just wanted to grow up and do something, and they took that opportunity from him.” says Yvette Faison, “My baby was 16-years-old.”
Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 10:29 AM EST
|By Gabriela Johnson
“Love doesn’t hurt, when you suffer in silence, you’re going to end up like my daughter and I hate to say that,” says Virgin.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 1:59 AM EST
|By Gabriela Johnson
Attorney Chris Breault says it was hard to hear about his client who called the firm daily losing his life, that’s why he decided to donate the money his office would have made from the case.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 7:56 AM EST
|By Gabriela Johnson
“It’s really sad and really frustrating because we are not a big corporate store,” says Co-owner of The Cool Place, River Slaton.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 5:55 AM EST
|By Gabriela Johnson
People of all faiths filling the pews of Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church to hear keynote speaker, Senator Raphael Warnock. “This crowd, this is about what God had in mind,” says Warnock. “This wonderful mosaic and sea of God’s diverse and variegated humanity.”
Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 6:20 AM EST
|By Gabriela Johnson
“It’s just a reminder to make sure we have a good enjoyable, rivalry game,” says Goodman.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 10:17 AM EST
|By Gabriela Johnson
As expected, there are mixed opinions to President Biden’s State of the Union speech, so we reached out to local leaders from both parties to hear about Tuesday’s address.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 11:20 AM EST
|By Gabriela Johnson
In Russell County, one Phenix City man is dead after being shot Saturday afternoon, the third homicide for the county since the start of this month.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 2:26 AM EST
|By Gabriela Johnson
The Samoan Congregational Church youth group and House of Heroes (HOH) Chattahoochee Valley Chapter had to pleasure to honor late Army veteran, Sergeant First Class Edwinnon Smith and his widow, Behester Smith...beautifying the front yard of her home in Columbus.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 1:43 AM EST
|By Jessie Gibson and Gabriela Johnson
According to officials, Opelika police are executing a search warrant in the area of Martin Luther King Blvd. and Magnolia Street.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 12:48 AM EST
|By Gabriela Johnson
This Black History Month, visit Columbus’ Historic Black Heritage Trail.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 10:56 AM EST
|By Gabriela Johnson
2,750 tickets were sold for a $150 donation each to the Greater Columbus American Heart Association.
Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 3:42 PM EST
|By Ashton Akins and Gabriela Johnson
FEMA to open disaster recovery center in Troup County
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:16 AM EST
|By Gabriela Johnson
“This is about bringing resources into the communities where they’re needed to meet people where they are instead of making people have to go out into the community,” says Better Work Columbus Program Manager Kristin Barker.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 12:04 PM EST
|By Jessie Gibson and Gabriela Johnson
The Springer Opera House’s longtime artistic director announced on Tuesday, January 24, that he is passing the torch to a new director.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 12:20 PM EST
|By Gabriela Johnson
“I invite everyone to participate in Mardi Gras Columbus, Georgia, cause this is the time to let the good times roll,” says Fountain City Mardi Gras Association President, Dr. Rocky Marsh.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 12:19 PM EST
|By Gabriela Johnson
A non-profit organization, Pride on the Plains, has a main goal - to promote a sense of pride throughout Lee County.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 9:24 PM EST
|By Gabriela Johnson
“I have a 13-month-old baby girl at home, and I know there’s nothing more important than the safety, security, and opportunity for our kids,” says U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 7:15 AM EST
|By Gabriela Johnson
“We just want to meet amazing candidates to turn them into amazing employees,” says Mariah Thomas, Human Resource Specialist for Columbus Consolidated Government.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 9:28 AM EST
|By Gabriela Johnson
“Anyone who feels like you’re working everyday and you’re trying to provide for your family, but sometimes it gets tough for you, this is the meal for you,” says Saint Anne-Pacelli Catholic School senior, John Thornton II.
Updated: Jan. 8, 2023 at 10:27 AM EST
|By Gabriela Johnson
“Sleep in peace, Dre, Go Dawgs,” said loved ones as they let the balloons into the air.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 9:06 AM EST
|By Gabriela Johnson
Local fans are already getting ready for the championship game with the undefeated Georgia Bulldogs taking on the TCU Horned Frogs. There will be plenty of tailgating, watch parties and more...and that’s expected to bring in a lot of business for local bars.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 8:10 AM EST
|By Gabriela Johnson
“We’re tired of being out of work, all of us are, but we don’t want to go back to a concessionary bargain either. We don’t want to agree to a concessionary agreement,” says union leader Les Phillips, president of local 1972.
Updated: Dec. 31, 2022 at 1:20 PM EST
|By Gabriela Johnson
Whatever your plan is ahead of the new year, the main thing to keep in mind is to give yourself grace.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 7:29 AM EST
|By Gabriela Johnson
“We’ve been having problems for the last umpteenth years, I would say a number, but we’ve forgotten,” said Antoine’s brother, Marcus Ransom.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 7:49 AM EST
|By Gabriela Johnson
Just a day after Christmas and instead of joy, a Columbus family is grieving as they released balloons in honor of their loved one who died Christmas Eve after being shot multiple times.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 1:49 AM EST
|By Gabriela Johnson
When Columbus Mom of seven, Tamara Hudson posted in a Facebook group called “families helping families” that she was in need of a stroller, Corey Holland sent a message at just the perfect time.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 7:29 AM EST
|By Gabriela Johnson
Every day, 17 people pass away in the United States waiting for an organ. Currently, there are more 3,400 Georgians and 105,000 Americans on the transplant list.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 2:09 PM EST
|By Gabriela Johnson
Christmas came a little early for children in the Tri-City community with the help of our local radio stations and their partners.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 2:08 PM EST
|By Gabriela Johnson
The Food Mill and Columbus Georgia Reloaded partnered together for the “South Columbus Pop Up” Saturday afternoon, giving away fresh produce in time for the holidays.