Charitable giving tax deductions for 2025 end todayÂ
No money, no mission. Donations to charity are generally highest from Thanksgiving through the end of the year, and most nonprofit organizations rely on those gifts to fund...
LaGrange police investigate shooting
On December 20, 2025, at around 7:37PM, LaGrange Police Officers responded to 1514 Vernon Road, WellStar West Georgia Medical Center in reference to person...
Buddhist monks persist in peace walk despite injuries as thousands follow them on social...
ATLANTA (AP) — A group of Buddhist monks is persevering in their walking trek across much of the U.S. to promote peace, even after...
No. 3 Georgia and No. 6 Mississippi brace for rematch in the Sugar Bowl...
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — For the Georgia Bulldogs and coach Kirby Smart, last year's Sugar Bowl brought a heavy dose of sadness that had...
Pulling for Patriots spots filling up quicklyÂ
The annual skeet shooting event benefitting the House of Heroes of the Chattahoochee Valley will be held on February 21, 2026, but competitors are...
Phone scam targets Fort Benning
The Fort Benning Garrison warned the military community about a sophisticated phone scam targeting Fort Benning. According to their Facebook page the callers are...
Columbus woman dies in Russell County crash
 A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 9:56 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, has claimed the life of a Columbus, Ga., woman. Ruthie M. Phillips,...
Troup County man missing since Christmas day
A 34-year-old Troup County man has been reported missing since Christmas Day according to the Sheriff's Department.
The Troup County Sheriff's Department reported Fernando Ortiz...
River Dragons sweep Thunderbirds in 2025 home finale
The Columbus River Dragons completed a sweep of the Twin-City Thunderbirds on Saturday night at the Columbus Civic Center. Boris Babik once again got...
Pedestrian struck and killed on River Road
A death investigation is underway after a pedestrian was struck and killed on River Road on Saturday, December 27, 2025. A portion of the...
‘Walk for Peace’ enters West Georgia
Buddhist monks Walk for Peace was met by big crowds as their trek to Washington, D.C. entered West Georgia. According to the official Facebook...
Tree recycling campaign begins
The Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission announces its Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Campaign, encouraging residents to recycle real Christmas trees after the holiday season. This...