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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Lanett police are still seeking answers in a Friday shooting that left a man injured.
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A new year-round indoor playground is coming soon to Columbus.
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He died Wednesday at the age of 67.
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Organizers say all proceeds will benefit the deputy's family.
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The heavy-duty vinyl banners, honoring veterans from the Columbus region, will be displayed for a full year.
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A woman is dead following a single-vehicle crash in Columbus Sunday night.
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He vowed to continue making necessary decisions and working with public safety partners to avoid potential problems that can stem from overcrowding.
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The victim told police an unknown man drove past him and started firing shots.
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Columbus police are still searching for John Lamar Craft who disappeared just over two years ago.
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Authorities said the suspect's identity is unknown.
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Officials say tragedy was avoided thanks to the deputy's quick response.
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The event runs through July 30.
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Beginning next month, free health services will be available in Stewart County.
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The Columbus Police Department’s Financial Crimes Unit reports a recent increase of check fraud in the area.
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The Columbus Police Department says a missing 73-year-old man diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease has been found.
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The LaGrange Police Department says a man reported missing since earlier this month has been found.
Harris died Wednesday morning surrounded by his family, according to Lee County Chief Deputy Coroner Gene Manning.
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Several services will be impacted by the 4th of July holiday.
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Voters will go to the polls on August 23.
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Authorities are searching for suspects in connection to vehicle break-ins in the Garrett Pines subdivision.
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A public hearing is scheduled this week on the proposed Chambers County school closures.
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ALEA is refuting the claim that an individual was wrongly excluded from the polls due to a driver license error.
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The Troup County Sheriff’s Office says a runaway teen has been located.
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Two Phenix City men are dead after separate Saturday crashes in Russell County.
Following deliberations at a Saturday hearing, the committee declared the race between Jay Hovey and Tom Whatley a tie.
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Highway 80 in Russell County has reopened after a crash, according to the Alabama Department of Transportation.
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The Columbus Police Department is investigating a Friday evening shooting that left one person dead and two others injured.
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State investigators say he intentionally started the blaze at a residence on June 11.
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Investigators say the shooting happened at the end of a teen gathering when at least two groups became engaged in an altercation.
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Deputies say 68-year-old Manuel Lee Ridgeway was last seen on June 17.
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A few improvements projects are expected to cause disruptions to water service this week in Cusseta
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LaGrange police have released new video of a shootout they believe is connected to damage at a convenience store last month.
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The victim told authorities she was forced to participate in various sex acts against her will.
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Authorities say the incident happened late Saturday night on Lakeview Way.
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With extreme temperatures expected all week long, a cooling center will be available in Columbus.
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GDOT officials say the crash happened past SR 315 shortly after 5 a.m.
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The Harris County School District is looking to fill available bus driver positions ahead of the 2022-2023 school year.
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The body of her 13-year-old granddaughter was recovered from the lake last week.
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Three people are recovering from their injuries after a two-vehicle crash in Americus Saturday afternoon.
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She is being held in the Muscogee County Jail on two counts of sexual assault by a person with supervisory or disciplinary authority.
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A Saturday afternoon fire has completely destroyed an under-construction apartment building in Columbus.
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Authorities say the vehicle had previously been reported stolen to the Columbus Police Department.
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The dress code would be for students in grades K-8.
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A Valley woman is out on bond and facing an attempted murder charge.
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APD has launched an active shooter training course for residents to learn how to best protect themselves and others.
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It will provide mental health services for veterans living in Lee and Russell counties, as well as other parts of Alabama.
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Judge James McGlaun, a longtime probate judge for the Unified Government of Cusseta-Chattahoochee County, has died.
He is accused of using his hands, feet and multiple household items during the assault.
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Officers say the suspect is responsible for multiple improvised explosive devices found in the area of 13th Avenue and 19th Street.