Columbus Police seek help identifying skeletal remains
The Columbus Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying an unknown male whose remains were recovered in 2018, as the case remains...
Update: Columbus man dies after LaGrange shooting
On February 3, 2026, at approximately 12:30AM, Officers with the LaGrange Police Department responded to a call of a person who had been shot at...
Two dead in domestic incident
Two people are dead after a domestic incident in the 3600 block of Grier Avenue in Columbus Tuesday morning. A third person was taken...
Columbus State grads dominate list for Teacher of the Year
Columbus State graduates dominate the list of 2026 Muscogee County Teacher of the Year honorees according to a press release from the University.
Half of...
Columbus man shot at LaGrange apartments
On February 3, 2026, at approximately 12:30AM, Officers with the LaGrange Police Department responded to a call of a person who had been shot at...
Lee County man dies in storage shed fire
 On February 1, 2026, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office received a 9-1-1 call in reference to a structure fire with a possible victim inside...
Aflac team raises more than $870,000 for children struggling with cancerÂ
Hundreds of Aflac sales leaders recently gathered to lay the foundation for what’s ahead in the new year. The most notable part of the...
Former City Manager raises most campaign donations in race for mayor
Former City Manager Isaiah Hugley has raised more campaign money than all other candidates combined in the race for mayor. According to the latest...
Teen arrested for double shooting at Shirley Winston Park
On January 18, 2026, around 6:50 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 5000 block of Steam Mill Road (Shirley B. Winston Recreation Center)...
Former Columbus reporter arrested for covering Minnesota church protest
A former Columbus, GA news reporter was arrested after filming a Minnesota church protest. Georgia Fort currently works as an independent journalist in Minneapolis...
Funeral service scheduled for broadcast legend Brian WatersÂ
Brian Waters lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday, January 28. He was 60 years old. Visitation with family and friends will be held...
Tips for tax filers with Dr. Gwennetta Wright
It's that time of year again and Dr. Gwennetta Wright of Xpert Tax Service has some free advice for tax filers this season. Beware...