Updated: 19 hours ago
|By Jatavia O'Neal
Scott Ressmeyer checks in with Barbara on day 16 out of 21 on their cross-country fundraising journey for Columbus State University’s Nursing Program.
Updated: 21 hours ago
|By Jatavia O'Neal
Weeks after a shooting at a Sweet 16 birthday party, leaving four dead and dozens more injured, the city of Dadeville soaked up the sun during a crawfish boil in the Downtown area over the weekend.
Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 6:08 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
Columbus police released the stats for its latest one-day operation, “Tap the Brakes.”
Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 10:38 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal and Jessie Gibson
Multiple suspects have been taken into police custody after shots were fired at a home near Boxwood Boulevard in Columbus.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 10:34 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
A man is behind bars after turning himself in on multiple counts of theft by taking.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 6:19 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
Two men are behind bars following two separate child exploitation investigations in Sumter County.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 6:18 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
The Miss Georgia Scholarship Competition will celebrate 78 years from June 14 to Jun 17 at the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts in historic Uptown Columbus.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 6:15 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
The Columbus Police Department asks for the community’s help in a competition to receive a new K9 for the department.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 4:00 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
The Sheriff’s Office in Tallapoosa County is currently investigating several vehicle burglaries that recently took place in Dadeville, AL. They are asking for the assistance of the public in identifying the suspects.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 11:33 AM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
The Summer Seamless Options program for Harris County schools will soon resume.
Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 10:15 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
Columbus police confirm two people were shot in an overnight shooting in east Columbus.
Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 6:05 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
The Carter Center announced former First Lady Rosalynn Carter had been diagnosed with dementia, and many questions are arising about the illness, treatment and its possible impact on mental health.
Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 5:16 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
The famous steep staircase that sits in front of Columbus High School on Cherokee Avenue is getting a makeover this summer.
Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 4:23 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
Nine drill sergeants from the 194th Armored Brigade, 197th and 198th Infantry Brigade compete to receive the top honor.
Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 11:30 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
A suspect was charged in connection to a deadly 2022 shooting in east Columbus.
Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 9:36 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
The Columbus Police Department is investigating a shooting that injured one teen.
Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 4:50 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the freedom of slaves, is around the corner.
Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 4:42 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
Early voting for the Muscogee County Board of Education District 7 Seat Special Election is underway.
Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 4:28 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
The Muscogee County School District provides meals for kids under 18 years old at no cost throughout the summer.
Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 10:38 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
An event to honor women happened at the Columbus' Green Island Hills Country Club.
Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 3:57 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
This past January, the city of Columbus took ownership of the historic theatre and has big plans to bring about many significant upgrades to the building.
Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 4:02 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
The Russell County Sheriff’s and District Attorney’s Office obtained a guilty verdict in the 2021 homicide of a Phenix City man.
Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 10:48 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
A Lee County deputy is doing fine after a scary accident earlier this afternoon.
Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 10:06 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
The Columbus Police Department and family ask for the community’s help finding a missing woman last seen by Hampton Place Apartments.
Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 6:18 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
The Miracle Riders are in the middle of their second day of adventure as they raise money for Columbus State University’s nursing program.
Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 6:09 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
A Lee County Circuit Court judge sentenced a man convicted of sexual child abuse.
Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 5:10 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
Officials with the McDonough Police Department say Faith Honesty Allen was reported missing after her release from the Henry County Jail.
Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 4:31 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
An early morning shooting on 31st Avenue in Columbus leaves one injured. Currently, there is an ongoing investigation taking place.
Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 5:18 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
The Army installation’s Child and Youth Services is holding its very own summer camp. Soccer, baseball, flag football and Columbus State’s basketball camp will all be a part of the fun.
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 4:02 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
A deadly shooting in Columbus has claimed the life of a 14-year-old boy.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 5:24 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
Auburn residents are in for a treat as the renowned activewear brand, Lululemon has officially announced its arrival in the vibrant city.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 4:06 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
The Lee County District Attorney’s Office shares helpful tips on protecting your banking information amid the increase of mail theft in the area.
Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 5:48 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
Former President Donald Trump is making a visit to the Fountain City next month.
Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 5:34 PM EDT
|By Katrice Nolan and Jatavia O'Neal
There are still unanswered questions surrounding the mysterious death in Columbus.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 6:44 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has identified the body found on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Columbus as a missing 35-year-old man.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 4:44 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal and Reagan Ranzer
The systems will help to communicate and respond to schools in times of emergencies.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 4:31 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
As it heats up, most people are looking for some fun in the sun, and Uptown Columbus typically provides those vibes.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 4:01 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is hosting introductory safety training courses for those wanting to learn more about being safe with handling handguns.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 3:45 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
A Lee County jury convicted a 19-year-old of manslaughter for killing his mother.
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 9:08 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
A search is underway by the Columbus Police Department and the family of a missing 15-year-old boy.
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 8:49 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
Head Coach Johnnie Harris, better known as Coach J, joined News Leader 9 in the studios to share more. She has been leading the Tiger Women’s Basketball Team since Spring of 2021. She also runs ‘Coach J’s Winning Edge Academy.’
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 6:08 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrests of two validated gang members after a major drug bust in Columbus.
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 5:46 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
The program for the memorial service was scheduled to start at noon, and it took place at the public library. Police, the sheriff’s office and the Auburn chief were all in attendance.
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 5:01 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
LaGrange residents searching for a new job, Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers will be hosting a job fair this week, with hundreds of positions open for hire.
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 4:38 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
Roanoke police are looking for a suspect or suspects in a weekend shooting, leaving one man dead.
Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 4:00 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
A Lannet man has been arrested on a felony warrant fraud charge, police say.
Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 7:18 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
A suspect in a November 2022 murder has been arrested in Kansas, Columbus police announce.
Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 6:55 PM EDT
|By Gabriela Johnson and Jatavia O'Neal
“I was genuinely shocked,” said neighborhood resident Destiny Gould.
Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 10:48 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
A man is wanted for questioning by the Eufaula Police Department following an incident in a public restroom at Lakepoint Resort State Park.
Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 7:19 PM EDT
|By Jatavia O'Neal
A 36-year-old man is behind bars following an ongoing child molestation investigation.