Leonard Hall
Digital Content Producer
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Leonard joined WTVM News Leader 9 as a digital content producer in May 2021.
He interned at WTVM in Spring 2017 and graduated from Alabama State University later that year. After college, he began working as a social media coordinator for a casino group.
Growing up, the Tuskegee native always had a passion for news. When he’s not working, Leonard enjoys drawing and eating at new restaurants.
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The council voted against the proposed map from the NAACP and in favor of their originally planned map with a few amendments.
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Russ Carreker was 57 years old.
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The weapon was found while school resource officers searched a student suspect of being in possession of drugs, according to the Muscogee County School District.
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Police say preliminary investigation indicates the deceased driver failed to stop at a stop sign and struck a vehicle traveling westbound on Pegasus Parkway.
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Authorities say Sabrina Dennis was found safe and unharmed.
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The two were arrested in connection to several car burglaries that happened earlier this month.
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Simmons and Zachary Nichols have each been sentenced to 17 years in the Alabama Department of Corrections.
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The district reported 477 coronavirus cases to the Alabama Department of Public Health for the week ending January 21.
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For the third week in a row, the Phenix City School District is seeing record-breaking COVID cases.
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Earlier this month, Barbara Luke was driving along Delray Drive when she crashed her car after being shot at least once.
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Eligible Columbus households can receive up to $300 in water assistance, including arrearage dues, past-due obligations, and current bills.
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Police say they attempted to make a traffic stop on possible shoplifting suspects when the duo took off from the scene.
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Officials say this project is expected to increase safety in the area while minimizing accidents due to vehicles slowing down to turn.
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The project is aimed to help underserved communities live a healthier lifestyle.
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Its temporary warming center has surplus cots, beds, blankets and pillows.
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Eufaula police say no injuries were reported in the one-vehicle crash Friday afternoon.
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The school districted reported 276 coronavirus cases and 356 isolations during the week ending Jan. 21.
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A group of men gathered at Delontaye Taylor’s Studio X Thursday night to talk about the issues leading to the violence.
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Citizens' Academy will allow residents to look at the work done by all 19 city departments through conversation, presentations, and tours.
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News Leader 9 has learned Judge Terry was found dead in her home shortly after 12 p.m. Wednesday.
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Over the next year, the county will be running the kennel on base.
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The district reported 72 COVID cases among students and employees.
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People from all around came out to be part of the cleanup which has been happening for six years.
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Starting Tuesday, masks will be required indoors and on school buses through the end of the school day on Friday, January 28.
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The district says 406 students and employees were in isolation last week.
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We’re told the victim, Barbara Luke, was pronounced dead at 2:45 p.m. in the 5000 block of Delray Drive.
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The district reported 493 confirmed COVID cases. Plus, 429 students received notice of possible exposure at school.
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The program will assist homeowners with mortgage, delinquencies, defaults, foreclosures, and past-due utilities.
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Authorities say the crime took place earlier this month on Third Avenue.
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The organizations will offer classes that focus on various topics ranging from nutrition, financial management, heart health, diabetes, and exercise.
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Seaman Michael Burkus says he remains inspired by the whole crew effort.
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SafeHouse Ministries will open its doors to anyone looking to get out of the extreme winter weather.
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The crash happened near the intersection of 35th Street.
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Additionally, more than 300 students and staffers were isolated.
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Police say the 25-year-old victim received multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body.
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Authorities say the incident happened on or around Jan. 4 near 4th Ave.
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Auburn officials say the garden will be open to the public and cultivate a love of gardening in children and families through hands-on learning experiences.
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Corey Troupe was wanted in connection to the June 2021 fatal shooting of Marcel Samedi.
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This program will provide an opportunity for those with certain municipal court charges to clear their cases without concern of being physically arrested.
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City officials say applications will be on a first come, first serve basis until all available funds are committed to eligible businesses and expenses.
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Auburn University is preparing to expand COVID-19 testing for students and employees.
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Authorities say the break-ins happened on Columbus Parkway between November 28 and December 4.
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The district says all its schools will maintain a “mask required” policy through Friday, January 21.
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Eufaula officials say Davis Street is temporarily closed from Dale Road to Comer Avenue.
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Officials say this training will be administered to sworn staff of the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office this year.
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The Columbus Consolidated Government is partnering with several community organizations to honor and celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Government officials say the leak is affecting the entire east side of the county from Firetower Road toward Marion County.
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Additionally, 92 students received notice of possible exposure at school.
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The school district reports three students and one employee tested positive for COVID-19 during the week ending Jan. 7.
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Data shows that pedestrian deaths disproportionately affect Black, Hispanic, and multiracial communities.