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Georgia

Organizations offering supplies for victims of recent West Point tornado

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Reagan Ranzer
West Point community members are still picking what they can salvage after the destructive EF-3 tornado rolled through Troup County Sunday morning.

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March 28 Columbus City Council

Talks on Columbus police chief’s position continue in recent council meeting

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Katrice Nolan
On Tuesday, dozens of people filled city council chambers. Many of them had plenty to say concerning Columbus Police Chief Freddie Blackmon and the recent severance package he was offered just one day after he presented the council with a strategic plan.

Education

Muscogee County School District continues work on school start time changes

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Jatavia O'Neal
They held its first of many community meetings to discuss how the change could benefit local students and parents in the Valley.

Business

BBB warns of contracting scams during cleanup from recent Troup County storm

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Kelis McGhee
As the cleanup process is underway in Troup County after storms left behind damage this weekend, the Better Business Bureau is warning people to be aware of scammers.

Georgia

Troup County School System adjusts bus routes due to road closures from storm

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Jatavia O'Neal
Troup County School System is adjusting several school bus routes due to road closures from the recent storms.

News

City of LaGrange Animal Shelter offering free microchip event

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Jessie Gibson
The LaGrange Animal Shelter is offering a free microchip event in April.

News

Asian hot-pot restaurant to open in The Landings in Columbus

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 1:39 PM EDT
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By Jessie Gibson
An Asian hot-pot restaurant is coming to Columbus.

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Craft doughnut shop coming to Highside Market in Columbus

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 1:02 PM EDT
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By Jessie Gibson
Parlor Doughnuts, a craft doughnut and coffee shop, is coming to Highside Market by late summer of 2023.

News

Uptown Columbus to host 11th annual Food Truck Festival

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 12:15 PM EDT
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By Jessie Gibson
Woodruff Park and Dillingham Bridge in Uptown Columbus will transform into “Food Truck Mecca” on April 1.

Community

Columbus State University to celebrate Cody the Cougar’s 53rd birthday

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 12:04 PM EDT
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By Jessie Gibson
In honor of Cody’s birthday, Columbus State University is throwing a community-wide, softball-themed birthday bash for its beloved cougar mascot on Wednesday, April 12.
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News

Peach Cobbler Factory to open early summer in Columbus

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 10:44 AM EDT
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By Jessie Gibson
A new dessert place is landing is Columbus and it’s a southern favorite!

Education

LIST: Schools delays and closings across Chattahoochee Valley

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 9:03 PM EDT
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By Jatavia O'Neal
Schools across the Chattahoochee Valley have announced delays and closings for Monday, March 27, due to the anticipation of inclement weather.

News

Bluebelle Local Mercantile hosts spring kick-off event

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 12:00 PM EDT
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By Ashlee Williams
Bluebelle Local Mercantile hosted a spring kick-off event Saturday afternoon.

Community

Auburn boy with rare brain malformation needs community’s vote in Great Bike Giveway

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 9:04 PM EDT
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By Reagan Ranzer
Six-year-old Emmett Belcher was born with a rare genetic brain malformation called heminmegaloencephaly.

Education

Harris County Schools host ‘Biscuit with Bus Drivers’ hiring event

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 5:13 PM EDT
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By Jatavia O'Neal
If you’re interested in becoming a school bus driver, you can learn how at ‘Biscuits with Bus Drivers’ hosted by the Harris County School District’s transportation department.

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Alabama lawmakers proposing bill to ban holding phones while driving

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 4:17 PM EDT
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By Reagan Ranzer
In Alabama, it is currently against the law to text and drive… but during the legislative session this week a proposed bill could make it illegal to hold, record with or view your phone while driving.

Georgia

World-renowned opera singer to perform at Rivercenter in Columbus

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 3:59 PM EDT
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By Jatavia O'Neal
World-renowned opera singer to perform at Rivercenter in Columbus

Community

Columbus State University’s female deans talk Women’s History Month, impact in the university

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 3:41 PM EDT
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By Tiffany Maddox
Women are making many educational contributions in the Chattahoochee Valley, especially at Columbus State University.

News

Paws Humane Society to host free rabies vaccination drive-thru clinic

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 3:38 PM EDT
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By Jessie Gibson
Paws Humane Society is hosting a free rabies vaccine drive-thru clinic this weekend.

Events

INTERVIEW: 2nd Annual ‘For the Love of Cheer’ to be held at Carver High in Columbus

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 10:20 PM EDT
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By Jatavia O'Neal
The 2nd Annual ‘For the Love of Cheer’ Showcase will happen this Saturday, March 25, at Carver High School.

Georgia

EXCLUSIVE: Columbus Police Chief breaks silence with on-camera interview

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 9:15 PM EDT
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By Roslyn Giles
Columbus top cop Chief Freddie Blackmon is breaking his silence as his job hangs in the balance.

Community

Local pastors to host ‘Before I Say I Do’ brunch in Phenix City

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 1:37 PM EDT
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By Dee Armstrong
Why are so many men and women single? How do you keep a relationship together? Two local pastors, Latoya King and Scott King, give their insight.

Community

Chattahoochee Boys and Girls Club holds resource fair for teens

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 1:08 PM EDT
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By Dee Armstrong
The Chattahoochee Boys and Girls Club is helping middle and high school students turn dreams into financial success - a program called ‘Secure the Bag’.

Community

Possible severance package underway for Columbus Police Chief

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 11:21 PM EDT
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By James Giles
“What we’re hearing in the street is that Mayor Skip Henderson has offered Chief Freddie Blackmon a severance package. In order for him to do that, he has to have seven votes,” said Hails.

Community

Columbus police searching for missing 16-year-old runaway

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 5:12 PM EDT
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By Jatavia O'Neal
The Columbus police ask for the public’s help finding a missing 16-year-old last seen on March 17.

Education

Muscogee Co. School Board holds meeting announcing several new changes

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 10:50 PM EDT
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By James Giles
A longtime school board member is closing the chapter on her time with the Muscogee County School District.

Education

Muscogee County School District proposes school start time adjustments

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 10:20 PM EDT
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By James Giles
The time school starts is crucial for both students and parents. Now a change is on the table for when kids are supposed to get to their first class in Muscogee County.

Georgia

Rough plane landing at Columbus airport causes halt on commercial flights

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 7:41 PM EDT
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By Jatavia O'Neal
A plane had a recent rough landing at the Columbus Airport.

Alabama

Mother of toddler who died in Lee County house fire speaks about her son

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 5:48 PM EDT
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By Reagan Ranzer
A 19-month-old died following a house fire in Lee County Saturday morning. Multiple agencies, including deputies, investigators, and the Beauregard Volunteer Fire Department, responded to assist. Five people were able to escape the fire, but authorities could not save the boy, who was less than two years old.

Business

Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce to host small business boot camp

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 5:19 PM EDT
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By Jatavia O'Neal
The Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce invites business owners and entrepreneurs to their small business boot camp.

Community

Take the City: Harvest Day in the Chattahoochee Valley

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 4:08 PM EDT
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By Ashlee Williams
A nonprofit, Take the City, brought different churches together to bring light and resources to five different communities this past weekend.

Community

Azaleas bloom in Callaway Gardens, over 700 varieties of Azalea blooms

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 3:42 PM EDT
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By Jessie Gibson
Azaleas have been blooming at Callaway for 65 years, and there are over 700 different varieties of Azaleas - totaling to over 4,000 Azaleas.

Georgia

FEMA reminds residents of last day to apply for assistance from January storms

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 3:39 PM EDT
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By Jatavia O'Neal
FEMA reminds residents affected by the January tornadoes about the last day to apply for assistance.

Top Story

WTVM to host 4th bi-annual free regional job fair, open to public

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 11:26 AM EDT
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By Jessie Gibson
WTVM News Leader 9 is hosting a regional job fair that is free and open to the public to help top area employers meet their urgent recruitment needs.

Top Story

Beloved Harris County restaurant temporarily shuts its doors

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 10:24 AM EDT
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By Jessie Gibson
According to a Facebook post, Luke’s Pub and Steakhouse is closing for an undetermined amount of time.

Georgia

Coroner provides update on remains found on 5th Avenue in Columbus

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 10:17 PM EDT
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By Jatavia O'Neal
The Muscogee County Coroner’s Office shared an update on the remains found in a wooded area in the Fountain City.

Crime

Police searching for suspects in burglary at Columbus vape shop on Victory Dr.

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 7:29 PM EDT
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By Jatavia O'Neal
The Columbus police are searching for the identity of two suspects in a south Columbus vape shop burglary.

Events

Scruffy Murphy’s in Uptown Columbus offers special deals for St. Patty’s Day

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 5:05 PM EDT
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By Jatavia O'Neal
St. Patrick’s Day and weekend festivities have already kicked off in the Fountain City.

Events

Local community store to host first spring fling Easter celebration in Hurtsboro

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 4:38 PM EDT
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By Jatavia O'Neal
A local convenience store in Hurstboro invites the community to its first Easter event.

Community

St. Patrick’s Day events in Uptown Columbus

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 7:00 PM EDT
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By Kelis McGhee
There are several St. Patrick’s Day-themed events on Friday, March 17, in Columbus, including six in Uptown Columbus.

Events

INTERVIEW: Dancing Stars of Columbus Chairman shared more about this year’s event

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 6:04 PM EDT
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By Jatavia O'Neal
Dancing Stars Columbus is coming up next month, April 13. It’s the chance for local celebrities and business people to “strut” their stuff to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association.

News

Organization to hold event to raise awareness of rise in Columbus gun violence

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 5:57 PM EDT
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By Jatavia O'Neal
A local organization is hitting the streets of Columbus to raise awareness of the rise in gun violence.

Events

Girls Inc. Columbus and Phenix-Russell host 3rd annual golf tournament

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 5:25 PM EDT
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By Jatavia O'Neal
Girls Inc. of Columbus and Phenix-Russell hosted its 3rd Annual “Fore” Girls Tournament.

Events

WTVM’s Jason Dennis prepares for Dancing Stars of Columbus, how you can help

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 11:39 PM EDT
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By Jason Dennis
In less than a month, News Leader 9 anchor Jason Dennis will be taking to the dance floor in the annual event Dancing stars of Columbus.

Traffic

Columbus police investigates crash involving motorcycle on Lee Street

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 9:50 PM EDT
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By Jatavia O'Neal
According to officials, the wreck happened on Lee Street and 28th Avenue in Columbus.

Community

Associates mark annual ‘Publix Serves Week’ by cleaning FDR State Park in Harris County

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 9:12 PM EDT
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By Donyel Perry
Local Publix associates are going green for their 7th annual Publix Serves Week.

Community

Lanett Police Department welcomes new chief

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 9:00 PM EDT
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By Reagan Ranzer
The Lanett Police Department recently announced a new chief after former Police Chief Jonny Wood announced his retirement last year.

Community

HOPE Center in Harris County to host annual Prom-A-Palooza

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 8:49 PM EDT
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By Rico Mitchell
Prom season is just around the corner, and the Harris County School District wants to help you out.

Alabama

Ala. Governor proposing $200 million investment in Main Street Alabama

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 8:08 PM EDT
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By Reagan Ranzer
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey is calling for a two-hundred million dollar investment in a statewide non-profit to help revitalize small cities and towns.

Top Story

Columbus woman announced as next season’s “The Bachelorette”

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 11:55 AM EDT
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By Jessie Gibson
Lawson was announced as next season’s Bachelorette during “Women Tell All” episode of “The Bachelor” on March 14.
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