Katrice Nolan
Reporter
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Katrice joined News Leader 9 in May 2022.
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There is currently a shooting investigation on St. Mary’s Road in Columbus.
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An eyewitness shared what he saw on Sept 18, the day 15-year-old De’Shun Lindsey was killed in a shooting at a local recreation center in South Columbus.
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The plans for a new government center in Columbus keep changing. Everyone seems to agree that the old, outdated building in Uptown needs to go. However, there seems to be a problem in deciding what will be torn down, which portion of the building will be renovated and what will remain.
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With high crime rates happening across the country, few people want to go into law enforcement careers. Columbus is no different, as the police department has experienced shortages over the last few years. With hundreds of positions open, they are heavily recruiting.
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Runway renovations may be in the works at the Columbus Regional Airport, all in the name of passenger safety... that’s if the $2 million project gets the green light from city council.
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In August, the city council members voted to expand the METRA services throughout the city by one and a half miles, but METRA Director Rosa Evans says not so fast, “because we are federally funded, we have federal mandates.”
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The city of Columbus is cracking down on illegal dumping. It’s an effort to keep the Fountain City clean with a new, more strict ordinance put in place by the council earlier this year.
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Victims of crimes in our area are getting younger and younger, according to a local coroner. So much so that an organization is investing more than $50,000 into local youth programs.
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John Pittman checked out his new fleet of automated trucks at the city’s Public Works Department. He’s making sure the trucks are ready to roll by Monday, giving Columbus a more efficient way to collect and haul trash.
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There are more details about a woman found stabbed during the weekend in a fire station in Fort Mitchell.
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COVID numbers are rising again as we head out of the summer month. Some local medical professionals are saying with relaxed COVID restrictions and the start of school, we are seeing an uptick in numbers.
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A woman will face a judge Aug. 29 for allegedly stabbing a man to death in Columbus.
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Multiple investigations are underway following a violent weekend in Columbus.
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Witness testimony got intense on day one of a Columbus murder trial. Investigators say all of it was over a gun purchased through Facebook Messenger that left a 20-year-old dead.
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A Columbus mother and father are frightened after they say a woman was stalking them via Facebook by using pictures of their children, claiming she was adopting them. The parents say it’s simply not true.
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A former high-profile football player from Columbus faces up to life in federal prison after pleading guilty to several gun and drug charges, including possessing a ‘ghost gun.’
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Columbus police officers could get a pay raise if Interim Police Chief Stoney Mathis has his way. The chief presented at the latest city council meeting, wanting the men and women behind the badge to get more money in their pockets. This comes after the department could not hire and retain officers on the force.
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Vanessa Moss puts on her reflective vest. With a big red stop sign in her hand and a smile on her face, her job is serious. She has been helping children and adults across the street for 30 years. In those three decades, she has seen many reckless drivers cost children their lives, and she says every school year, she is warning drivers to slow down and obey all traffic laws.
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The Columbus City Council meeting was business as usual, but one public safety item was on the agenda that took over two hours for council members to decide.
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It’s a busy time for school districts in our viewing area with Aug. 7 being the first day back for nearly 4-thousand students in Russell County Schools, and Aug. 8 the first day for more than a thousand boys and girls in Chattahoochee County.
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The City of Opelika is continuing to honor the life of baby Jane Doe who we now know as Amore Wiggins.
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As teachers and students head back to the classroom, could we return to wearing masks to slow the spread of COVID-19? Germs can spread easily at school with children in close contact with each other.
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The baby once affectionally known as Baby Jane Doe in Opelika will have a memorial put up in her honor, but the Opelika Police Department needs help getting thousands of dollars to have it built.
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A murder suspect will remain in jail after police say he brutally stabbed his grandmother to death.
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Summer is moving quickly, and it’s almost time for school to start back in several districts across the Chattahoochee Valley. Some local counties are starting as soon as next week.
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Several high-profile athletes have recently suffered cardiac arrest, the most recent being USC recruit Bronny James, the son of NBA star LeBron James. It’s bringing awareness to what can actually happen to the heart during that medical episode.
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Reading, writing, and arithmetic, it’s all getting ready to start up again once the bell rings for students across the Chattahoochee Valley.
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Columbus is searching for the city’s next top cop and applications are coming in.
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Several city leaders gather with teens to discuss solutions to gun violence and other issues plaguing the area. It’s the 2nd Annual City-wide Teen Leadership Summit.
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It’s almost that time for kids to head back to the classroom, but how much will it cost parents to send their kids back to school level?
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Temperatures in the Chattahoochee Valley are sweltering, making some outdoor activities unbearable. But do you know what to do if you do overheat from the hot weather?
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The signs are up in Midland Common... “Coming soon.”
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Starting soon, some birth control pills will no longer require a prescription from a doctor, they will soon be available over the counter at your local drug store.
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Columbus Mayor Skip Henderson spoke out after a recent settlement between the city and two officers.
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Columbus City Council approved a plan allowing officers who work across state lines to take their vehicles home.
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The mother of a 17-year-old shooting victim spoke out after her son was killed late Friday night in Arbor Pointe Apartments.
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A hit and run case that killed a 31-year-old woman, is linked to a solider that may have ties to Columbus.
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The residents in one Columbus community are speaking out after their neighborhood was riddled with bullets Wednesday, they tells us something needs to be done about teens and crime in the area.
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We talked with different families to see how much they are planning to spend on their at-home firework displays.
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If you do decide to hit the road for the holiday, the Georgia Department of Transportation, G-DOT, urges you to stay safe on the road.
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It is a scorcher out there and we are only a few days into summer. By the end of the week, we could see triple digit temperatures.
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Governor Brian Kemp made a special appearance in Quitman County Tuesday, June 27 for a big announcement about what’s coming to Georgetown, an hour south of Columbus.
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This issue comes up every year, and the millage rate is set by the city council in order to help them determine how much money will be collected to keep the city running throughout the year.
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Harris County 2021 land dispute murder suspect found guilty on all counts.
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Columbus city officials can expect to have new offices soon, while issues over the budget are still being decided.
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If you’re in the market for a job, have a high school diploma or GED and are a person who works well with people, then the Columbus Consolidated Government is looking for you.
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In Columbus, Tahara and Sidney Birris say they are concerned a tow truck will pull up in their driveway and take their new car.
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Columbus Fire Department had an emergency after a private company supplying ambulance service to the city decided to end service.
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Not only is law enforcement and other security agencies preparing for the large crowds, but so are local businesses in the area.
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Columbus police are still looking for a man who allegedly stole from the corporate office of a popular Columbus restaurant. The incident was even caught on camera.
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