Sally Little League came together Saturday at Shirley Winston Park to not only spread autism awareness with the community, but to show love to those in their league affected by autism.

Several local groups came together this morning at the Public Safety Center in Columbus promoting car safety.

If brunch and shopping local is your thing, then we’ve got great news for you! Stock Market Dueling Kitchens is hosting a brunch crawl in Uptown Columbus next month!

While you’re out and about Saturday, March 20, you can stop by the Columbus Civic Center and load your car up with free food.

Several law enforcement agencies and Amerigroup are partnering up for a giveaway to make kids in the Chattahoochee Valley safer.

The annual Columbus United Negro College Fund Mayor’s Masked Ball is still happening, but with a new twist thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic.

There could be a delay in your yard and bulk waste being picked up if you live in Columbus for the time being.

The luck of the Irish is being spread in Uptown Columbus Saturday with live music and green beer!

Hope Springs Community Church has been running a food pantry in East Columbus that has recently been supported by United Way’s Coronavirus Relief Fund.

The outreach program hosted an evening food distribution Thursday evening.

The Columbus community continues looking for ways to stop gun violence in the Fountain city. This comes as four people were killed in Columbus in the past week.

In Troup County, one local citizen is using his talents to revamp historical downtown buildings.

Fountain City residents volunteered and picked up litter from streets and sidewalks in neighborhoods and businesses alongside their city councilors throughout all council districts of Columbus.

A local non-profit organization is helping the community by building and delivering beds to kids in Columbus.

Pope’s Haunted Farm is hosting the first annual “Scream Break” to make sure your spring break is scary fun!

News Leader 9’s Roslyn Giles sat down with Stanis for a one on one interview about life after television.

Keep Columbus Beautiful is kicking off its annual anti-litter campaign Saturday.

Warmer outdoorsy days are coming soon and we can’t wait!

Feeding the Valley Food Bank partnered with the City of Buena Vista to assist residents in need with a food distribution drive Monday.

WTVM and the Junior League of Columbus partnered together Friday to host a Diaper Drive benefitting families across the Chattahoochee Valley.

A Columbus church is helping feed the community by holding their monthly grocery giveaway today.

One in three families struggles with a need for diapers.

Auburn University hosts its sixth annual Tiger Giving Day Thursday.

During a city council meeting Tuesday, citizens spoke on the issue of Lee Road 295 being changed to Stringer Road instead of originally Stringer-Weeks Road.

One in three families in the Chattahoochee Valley struggles with needing diapers.

Complaints have surfaced recently about the restrooms at the Chattahoochee Riverwalk.

Columbus residents and city officials came together Saturday to work toward bridging the gap while discussing issues impacting our community, like crime, gangs, and poverty at the public safety townhall meeting.

A former marine recruiter from Columbus got a special surprise this morning at the VFW Post on Victory Drive.

Reverend Ralph Huling said his church is ready to work with the police department, community members, and organizations to rebuild the city.

The Chambers County Development Authority organized its first county-wide food box giveaway Wednesday morning.

The City of Smiths Station has been working to change road names to return many to their original or historic destinations.

SafeHouse offers various programs like job placement, food assistance, and a cold weather program to provide shelter in freezing temperatures.

The Love and Kindness Community Clothing Bank provides clothing, shoes, and personal hygiene items to people in need.

Some schools in the Chattahoochee Valley will be closed or have delayed start times Tuesday, Feb. 16.

Mayor Skip Henderson is holding a press conference this week to address the surge in violence locally and ways the community can help.

Auburn University is hosting their annual dance marathon at this moment, but with a twist as they adapt to the pandemic.

Below is a list of restaurants participating in Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day and Single’s Awareness Day.

Chattahoochee Valley Community College is announcing a brand new Community Scholarship that could see students taking “buy one get one” classes this Spring.

Nearly two years ago, Lexi Webb who was a straight-A student, class president, and cheerleader with a promising future ahead took her own life.

Path-Tec, the Specimen Management Company, hosted a job fair at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center Tuesday.

Columbus’ newest baseball team is gearing up for its inaugural season that starts this June.

Volunteers with Cornerstone Church and the Chattahoochee Valley’s House of Heroes helped a widow of a veteran today in Smiths Station.

We know a howling siren means one of two things: there’s severe weather or it’s 12 p.m. on a Saturday. However, a statewide tornado drill will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 3.

One woman is asking for volunteers to help a tornado survivor who lost her home and husband in the same week.

The food drive was held and Prospect AME Church in Fortson

Caleb Nelson would have been 26 years old today. Nelson was the victim of a shooting in September of last year.

Frontline workers in Troup County are being thanked for their efforts in battling coronavirus and administering vaccines.

The Beulah community says this quarry will bring air and water pollution, noise disturbance, and constant traffic on Highway 29.

Officials with Lake Point State Park are transforming a former golf course into a seven-mile trail for off-highway vehicles (OHVs).

What was previously a manufacturing and warehouse district in Opelika is turning into a vibrant commercial and entertainment district.

The grant will make it possible for the nonprofit to provide 240,000 meals to families in its 18-county service area through various food distribution programs.

Feeding the Valley is receiving a $40,000 grant from CVS Health. This is part of the company’s contribution to building healthier communities.

The Dream Lives was a drive-in screening event that featured pre-recorded messages from city leaders and a fireside chat with former United Nations ambassador, Andrew Young.

Keep Columbus Beautiful, Turn Around Columbus, and Dragonfly Trails held the annual MLK serve-a-thon.

The garden will be open to the community and will include vegetables, fruit, and a special memorial garden to honor loved ones lost to violence.

Residents were encouraged to decorate their vehicles and cruise the square to view several displays in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

As a new year begins, COVID-19 continues to bring a wave of unemployment across the nation, leaving many pet owners facing challenges of caring for their beloved pets.

This year, “The Dream Lives” event will be virtual and drive-in due to COVID-19.