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Local activists hold vigil for Renee Good

Indivisible Columbus and Indivisible Phenix City held a vigil in Columbus in memory of Renee Good. The 37-year-old mother was shot and killed by...

Local legislators talk issues at town hall meeting

Local democratic lawmakers held a town hall meeting discussing everything from mental healthcare to education and school camera citations. It was the last listening...

Suspect dies from self-inflicted wound after police pursuit

On January 9, 2026, Opelika Police Officers were involved in a vehicle pursuit stemming from a domestic dispute and welfare check. Around 12:20 p.m....

Step off the sidelines and roll up a sleeve 

The holidays and early winter are slow times for blood donations, but the need doesn’t stop.  Every two seconds, someone needs blood. It is essential for surgeries,...

US House backs extension of health insurance subsidies

WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The U.S. House approved a bipartisan bill Thursday to resurrect the enhanced tax credits that expired at the end of...

Hospital staff hosts Honor Walk for veteran and public servant 

The walk is a solemn moment when a patient who is an organ donor is transported to the Operating Room for organ procurement, so the gift...

Coach Patrick Nix leaving Central High School to pursue ministry

Phenix City Schools announces that Patrick Nix has stepped down as the Head Football Coach at Central High School to pursue opportunities in Ministry. During his...

Theatre prop prompts LaGrange College bomb scare

On January 7, 2026, at approximately 1130 hours, Officers responded to 601 Broad Street, (LaGrange College) in reference to a potential explosive device being...

Rabid Fox located off Mobley Road

A fox from the Ranch Forest Subdivision off Mobley Road in Columbus was tested on January 6, 2026, by the Georgia Public Health laboratory...

Suspect arrested for child solicitation facing additional charges

On Tuesday, January 6th, 2026, members of the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office Collaborative Intelligence Group (CIG) executed a search warrant in Muscogee County during...

Columbus State University to build $3.2 million golf clubhouse

Columbus State will host a groundbreaking for a new $3.2 million, 6,447-square-foot donor-funded clubhouse at the University’s Key Golf Studio Thursday. This initiative, led by...

Phenix City appoints new assistant police chief

The Phenix City Police Department is proud to announce the official appointment of Donnie Thomas as our new Assistant Chief of Police. Assistant Chief Thomas...