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Top Story

Russell County sheriff speaks about challenges of permitless carry

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Amaya Graham
Across the state of Alabama, there’s been an uptick in domestic and road rage incidents involving guns this year, according to Russell County Sheriff Heath Taylor.

Education

County Curriculum Conversation: Understanding Georgia Milestone Reports

Harris County School District to hold virtual meeting for Georgia Milestone score reports

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Jatavia O'Neal
The Harris County School District is holding a virtual meeting for parents to help them understand their children’s Georgia Milestone score reports.

Community

$18M upgrades for Columbus’ Miller Rd. exit and bridge to begin soon

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Jatavia O'Neal
Traffic delays and orange barrels are something residents near Miller Road in Columbus will see for the next year.

Events

Saint James AME Church

Saint James AME Church to hold 23rd annual gospel fest June 10

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Jatavia O'Neal
This occasion is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be provided.

Crime

Johnston Edward Taylor

No bond set for man in 2022 porn case after facing Lee County jury

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Jatavia O'Neal
No bond set for an East Alabama man after facing a grand jury regarding a six-count indictment of possession of child pornography, says Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones.

Top Story

The Effects: Referee shortages across AL & GA

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Ashlee Williams
Happening across the country, local sports teams are experiencing a shortage of referees. Here at home, both Alabama and Georgia are feeling the effects.

News

Muscogee County School District holding district-wide job fair

Muscogee County School District to host district-wide job fair

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Jatavia O'Neal
If you’re looking for a job in education, the Muscogee County School District will host a district-wide job fair next week.

Politics

LaGrange mayor, city council members sworn into office

City of LaGrange urging residents to vote in District 1 city council election

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Jatavia O'Neal
LaGrange city officials ask registered voting residents to vote for the city council’s District 1 seat in the election happening on June 20.

Crime

e pursuit started around 2:20 pm at Richardson Drive and ended at the Chevron station located...

15-year-old suspect arrested in killing of woman on Brown Ave. in Columbus

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Jatavia O'Neal
A 15-year-old has been arrested in the murder of a 39-year-old woman on Brown Avenue.

Alabama

Donghee America invests $63M in manufacturing operation in Auburn

Donghee America invests $63M in manufacturing operation in Auburn

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Jessie Gibson
Donghee America is creating 100 additional jobs by expanding its presence in Auburn.
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Top Story

Road closures ahead of Georgia GOP State Convention in Columbus

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Jessie Gibson
The Georgia GOP State Convention is taking place in Columbus from June 9-10 - which leads to road closures in the Uptown Columbus area.

Top Story

Sumter Co. man arrested on murder charges in Long County

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Jessie Gibson
Long County officials arrested a man facing murder charges for the death of an Americus man.

Top Story

DETAILS: Donald Trump comes to Columbus Saturday

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 8:16 PM EDT
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By Ashlee Williams
Coming up this Friday, Georgia’s Republican party is kicking off, making its way to the Fountain City for the annual GOP convention. Thousands of Peach State delegates and alternates will be in Columbus... plus a handful of high profile politicians, including former president/ 2024 presidential candidate Donald Trump.

News

Heritage Art Center in Columbus welcomes Artist Anonymous to present “Cyclical”

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 7:36 PM EDT
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By Gabriela Johnson
“I guess it’s almost like having a house party, it’s like all your friends get together and do something cool. It’s like showing people, ‘hey, we do stuff, we make things’”, says one artist featured in the show.

Top Story

LaGrange police finds missing 82-year-old woman

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 7:29 PM EDT
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By Jessie Gibson
The LaGrange Police Department is searching for a missing 82-year-old woman.

Alabama

Restaurant owners host crawfish fundraiser in support of Dadeville shooting victims

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 4:29 PM EDT
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By Jatavia O'Neal
Weeks after a shooting at a Sweet 16 birthday party, leaving four dead and dozens more injured, the city of Dadeville soaked up the sun during a crawfish boil in the Downtown area over the weekend.

Top Story

Investigation in ID’ing suspect in Country’s BBQ burglary continues in Columbus

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 4:14 PM EDT
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By Katrice Nolan
Columbus police are still looking for a man who allegedly stole from the corporate office of a popular Columbus restaurant. The incident was even caught on camera.

Top Story

Former part-time Muscogee Co. School District employee arrested

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 2:36 PM EDT
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By Jessie Gibson
A now former part-time Muscogee County School District employee was arrested for an incident involved a student off-campus.

Top Story

1 injured after shooting at Popeyes on Hwy 280 in Phenix City

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 1:55 PM EDT
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By Josiah Berry
The Phenix City Police Department is investigating a possible shooting at the Popeyes on Highway 280 in Phenix City.

Top Story

Scott’s Miracle Riders check in on day 15

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 10:39 AM EDT
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By WTVM Web Team
Scott Ressmeyer checks in with Cheryl and Ben on day 15 out of 21 on their cross-country fundraising journey for Columbus State University’s nursing program.

Crime

Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office arrests man on multiple outstanding felony arrest warrants

Updated: Jun. 4, 2023 at 6:08 PM EDT
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By Josiah Berry
The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on multiple outstanding felony arrest warrants.

Alabama

Man killed in Montgomery shooting Saturday night

Updated: Jun. 4, 2023 at 11:16 AM EDT
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By WSFA 12 News Staff
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following a shooting Saturday night.

Crime

Columbus police releases results on “Tap the Brakes” operation

Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 6:08 PM EDT
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By Jatavia O'Neal
Columbus police released the stats for its latest one-day operation, “Tap the Brakes.”

Alabama

Single-vehicle crash in Chambers county, 1 dead

Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 1:06 PM EDT
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By Josiah Berry
A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 6:07 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, has the claimed the life a Wadley woman.

News

Goodwill Construction Ready program graduates a new class

Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 12:22 PM EDT
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By Gabriela Johnson
“It was challenging, stressful, nerve-wrecking, but it’s amazing to be finally done and to be matched with Range Water, says graduate, Jaline McMillan.

News

Columbus ranks at the top in black-owned businesses

Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 12:10 PM EDT
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By Gabriela Johnson
“We get a chance to set a legacy before us,” says President of the River Valley Black Chamber of Commerce, Micheal Muhammad.

National

Troopers find nearly 230 pounds of fentanyl in car during traffic stop; driver arrested

Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 12:09 PM EDT
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By David Baker and Jordan Gartner
Authorities say a man has been arrested after they found him traveling with pounds of fentanyl and cocaine in his car.

Top Story

5 arrested following shots fired near Boxwood Blvd. in Columbus

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 10:38 PM EDT
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By Jatavia O'Neal and Jessie Gibson
Multiple suspects have been taken into police custody after shots were fired at a home near Boxwood Boulevard in Columbus.

Crime

Columbus PD: Man turns himself in after several stolen ATVs, dirt bikes found at home

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 10:34 PM EDT
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By Jatavia O'Neal
A man is behind bars after turning himself in on multiple counts of theft by taking.

Alabama

MAP Center, Common Ground partner up for summer program

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 10:31 PM EDT
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By Monae Stevens
MAP Youth Navigation will provide eight weeks of fun outdoor activities and enrichment for youth and teens.

Crime

2 arrested, charged with sexual exploitation of children in Sumter County

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 6:19 PM EDT
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By Jatavia O'Neal
Two men are behind bars following two separate child exploitation investigations in Sumter County.

Events

Columbus RiverCenter to host Miss Georgia Scholarship Competition starting June 14

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 6:18 PM EDT
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By Jatavia O'Neal
The Miss Georgia Scholarship Competition will celebrate 78 years from June 14 to Jun 17 at the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts in historic Uptown Columbus.

News

Columbus Police Department seeking votes for K9 competition

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 6:15 PM EDT
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By Jatavia O'Neal
The Columbus Police Department asks for the community’s help in a competition to receive a new K9 for the department.

Alabama

U-Haul to open new facility in Auburn

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 6:13 PM EDT
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By Josiah Berry
U-Haul coming to Auburn to develop land for new store.

Top Story

Golf Suites entertainment venue coming to Opelika

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 5:48 PM EDT
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By Reagan Ranzer
The city of Opelika is planning to welcome a new golf entertainment venue in the next year, and many residents are looking “fore”-ward to it.

Top Story

Officers asking for public’s help locating Columbus burglary suspect

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 5:29 PM EDT
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By Jessie Gibson
The Columbus Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect in a burglary case.

Top Story

Columbus’ Minnie’s Uptown Restaurant founder dies at 89

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 5:24 PM EDT
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By Jessie Gibson
Columbus’ Minnie’s Uptown Restaurant founder dies at 89

National

Burned body identified as missing woman

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 2:11 PM EDT
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By WBRC Staff and Emily Van de Riet
An Alabama woman’s burned body was found Thursday night.

Weather

Storm Team 9: Weather Extra

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 12:10 PM EDT
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By WTVM Storm Team 9
Storm Team 9 Weather Extra is a weekly program that will include in-depth forecasts, forecast analysis and early alerts to potentially significant weather events.

Investigate

WTVM Investigates: One intersection in Russell County known as ‘beyond deadly’

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 10:28 AM EDT
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By Roslyn Giles
US Highway 431 and Alabama 165 in Russell County are known for accidents - considered ‘beyond deadly’ by those who drive through that intersection every day.

Top Story

Auburn man arrested on voyeurism charge

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 9:54 AM EDT
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By Jessie Gibson
The Auburn Police Department arrested a man on a voyeurism charge.

Alabama

Opelika police searching for two Ulta theft suspects

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 6:12 PM EDT
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By Jessie Gibson
The Opelika Police Department is investigating a theft of property that occurred at an Ulta.

Top Story

Auburn hosting NCAA Baseball Regionals causing economic impact

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 5:44 PM EDT
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By Reagan Ranzer
The city of Auburn is hosting the NCAA baseball regional for the second straight year in a row. The tournament will be in full swing starting Friday.

Alabama

Phenix City police seeking information on June 2021 homicide investigation, reward offered

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 5:42 PM EDT
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By Jessie Gibson
The Phenix City Police Department is looking for answers in a 2-year-old homicide case.

Top Story

Update on road construction and conditions in Chambers County

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 4:20 PM EDT
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By Reagan Ranzer
It has been over a month since severe flooding came through Chambers County, affecting bridges and pipes and closing down several county roads. This halts the 10-year transportation plan to fix county roads that need attention.

Top Story

New businesses popping up in downtown Auburn, including Lululemon, Stacks and more

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 4:14 PM EDT
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By Reagan Ranzer
Downtown Auburn is booming, with new businesses coming to the Plains. Four restaurants and a popular donut shop recently closed down last year, making room for new establishments to open, and many residents are ready to see what downtown will offer.

Alabama

Governor Ivey signs education trust fund and general fund budget

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 4:09 PM EDT
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By WSFA 12 News Staff
Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed the state’s budgets, including the General Fund and the supplemental and the Education Trust Fund and its supplemental.

News

1 dead in Russell Co. deputy-involved shooting

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 4:07 PM EDT
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By Josiah Berry and Amaya Graham
The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is on the scene at Ware Road located on Highway 431.

Crime

Officials searching for suspects in string of vehicle burglaries in Tallapoosa County

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 4:00 PM EDT
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By Jatavia O'Neal
The Sheriff’s Office in Tallapoosa County is currently investigating several vehicle burglaries that recently took place in Dadeville, AL. They are asking for the assistance of the public in identifying the suspects.

Crime

Phenix City Police Department arrests man on charge of 1st degree robbery

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 3:28 PM EDT
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By Josiah Berry
The Phenix City Police Department arrested a man in connection to a T-Mobile store robbery.
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