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Columbus top cop Chief Freddie Blackmon is breaking his silence as his job hangs in the balance.

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.

The Chattahoochee Boys and Girls Club is helping middle and high school students turn dreams into financial success - a program called ‘Secure the Bag’.

“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.

The Columbus police ask for the public’s help finding a missing 16-year-old last seen on March 17.

A longtime school board member is closing the chapter on her time with the Muscogee County School District.

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.

A plane had a recent rough landing at the Columbus Airport.

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.

The Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce invites business owners and entrepreneurs to their small business boot camp.

A nonprofit, Take the City, brought different churches together to bring light and resources to five different communities this past weekend.

Azaleas have been blooming at Callaway for 65 years, and there are over 700 different varieties of Azaleas - totaling to over 4,000 Azaleas.

FEMA reminds residents affected by the January tornadoes about the last day to apply for assistance.

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.

According to a Facebook post, Luke’s Pub and Steakhouse is closing for an undetermined amount of time.

The Muscogee County Coroner’s Office shared an update on the remains found in a wooded area in the Fountain City.

The Columbus police are searching for the identity of two suspects in a south Columbus vape shop burglary.

St. Patrick’s Day and weekend festivities have already kicked off in the Fountain City.

A local convenience store in Hurstboro invites the community to its first Easter event.

There are several St. Patrick’s Day-themed events on Friday, March 17, in Columbus, including six in Uptown Columbus.

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.

A local organization is hitting the streets of Columbus to raise awareness of the rise in gun violence.

Girls Inc. of Columbus and Phenix-Russell hosted its 3rd Annual “Fore” Girls Tournament.

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.

According to officials, the wreck happened on Lee Street and 28th Avenue in Columbus.

Local Publix associates are going green for their 7th annual Publix Serves Week.

The Lanett Police Department recently announced a new chief after former Police Chief Jonny Wood announced his retirement last year.

Prom season is just around the corner, and the Harris County School District wants to help you out.

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.

Lawson was announced as next season’s Bachelorette during “Women Tell All” episode of “The Bachelor” on March 14.