Soggy Sunday and potential for overnight freezing leads to closings/delaysÂ
The ground and streets are wet from a day of rain. The temperature will fall overnight into the mid to upper 20s. Winds will make...
Harris County baseball coach killed in rollover accident
A well-known local baseball coach was killed Saturday in an accident involving a side-by-side recreational vehicle. Anthony "Tony" Dimitri was a passenger in the...
Safehouse to rescue Columbus homeless during bitter cold
Safehouse Ministries will be patrolling the streets of Columbus looking for homeless or anyone in need of warm shelter this week. "What we plan...
Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit declares emergency Monday
Chief Judge Art Smith declared a judicial emergency effective Monday January 26, 2026, for the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit. All courts will be closed Monday...
‘Peace Dog’ is a social media star
Aloka the Peace Dog is a social media star amassing over 800,000 followers on Facebook.
The Walk for Peace is a 120-day, 2,300-mile journey by...
Georgia opens warming shelters at state parks
ATLANTA — The State of Georgia is bracing for sub-freezing temperatures and precipitation over the weekend into early next week. The National Weather Service...
Over 8,000 flights canceled as major winter storm bears down across much of the...
DALLAS (AP) — More than 8,000 flights across the U.S. set to take off over the weekend have been canceled as a major storm...
ALEA urges drivers to prepare for black ice
With the potential for winter weather impacts across Alabama this weekend, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is urging motorists statewide to prepare now...
Last local Winn Dixie store to close in Columbus
The last local Winn Dixie store located at 6770 Veterans Parkway in Columbus is scheduled to close February 15, 2026, or sooner if they...
Several blocks of 8th Street to close
Beginning January 26, 2026, portions of 8th Street between Front Avenue and Veterans Parkway will be intermittently closed as part of the 8th Street...
LaGrange animal shelter partners with River Dragons for free adoptions
The City of LaGrange Animal Shelter is partnering with the Columbus River Dragons and Door Specialties, Inc. to host free dog and puppy adoptions...
Marquay Collins cause of death still undetermined
The cause of death for popular social media influencer Marquaythegoat is still undetermined according to Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan. The TikTok star from...