LaGrange police investigate stabbing
On December 13, 2025, LaGrange Police Officers responded to 2200 Vernon Street, in reference to a person stabbed. Upon arrival, they made contact with...
Former NBC 38 reporter dead in apparent murder-suicide
Former NBC 38 reporter Christina Chambers was found dead Tuesday in what police say is a murder-suicide. A death investigation is underway in Hoover,...
Phenix City appoints new police chief
Today, the Phenix City Police Department will proudly swear in Chief Joey Weierick, who was officially appointed as the new Chief of Police.
Chief Weierick...
Lottery Jackpot now $1.2 Billion
The Georgia Lottery's Powerball jackpot jumped to $1.2 billion now up for grabs to one lucky winner. Nobody matched all five numbers and the...
Water bills to rise in 2026
Your monthly water bill will rise in 2026 thanks to a rate increase according to the Columbus Water Works. In a statement on their...
Several departments moving to City Hall next year
Several Columbus Consolidated Government departments will be relocating to City Hall beginning January 5, 2026. The move to a new centralized location is to...
Pedestrian struck and killed in Columbus
A pedestrian was struck and killed Saturday night according to the Muscogee County Coroner's office. 48-year-old Jonathan Demetrius Powell was pronounced dead from his...
Bracing for the big chill
The coldest nights of the season are upon us with lows in the mid to upper 20s forecast for tonight and Monday night across...
Two dead, one critical after apparent overdose at local hotel
A death investigation is underway after three people allegedly overdosed at the Budgetel Inn & Suites on Victory Drive. Two people died and a...
Fort Benning recognition for veterans and active duty division
The annual wreath-laying ceremony for National Wreaths Across America Day was held today, December 13, at Fort Benning’s Main Post Cemetery.Â
Several hundred people, including Veterans,...
Legendary broadcaster to enter hospice care
Legendary broadcaster Chuck Leonard will enter hospice care after a series of health setbacks according to a social media post by his wife Carole...
Columbus middle school teacher charged with simple battery
A Columbus middle school teacher has been charged with a single count of simple battery according to jail records. Jody Russell was charged with...