Hundreds attend vigil to honor Coach Tony Dimitri
Hundreds of people gathered at Jordan High School's baseball field Thursday night to honor Coach Tony Dimitri. Dimitri worked as an educator and coach...
Thank you for being a friend, Brian WatersÂ
His track record in broadcasting speaks for itself. He enjoyed more than 35 years as a radio show host and Program Director for PMB Broadcasting and Operations Manager and on-air talent for Clear Channel Radio. His...
House fire kills Columbus woman
A house fire has claimed the life of a Columbus woman. According to the Muscogee County Coroner 74-year-old Janice Ferguson died from smoke inhalation...
Lee County inmate busted for electronic solicitation of a child
On January 23, 2026, the Lee County Detention Center investigations unit received information about an inmate in the Lee County Detention Center soliciting a...
Suspect in custody after shots fired at vehicle
On January 29, 2026, at approximately 3:47 a.m., Opelika Communications received multiple calls reporting suspicious activity in the area of South 10th Street and...
Public to Mayor: ‘People that wear masks are the bad guys’
A Columbus woman used the public agenda during the city council meeting to make a plea for transparency from the mayor when it comes...
Two arrested for human, drug trafficking
Two men were arrested on charges related to human trafficking and drug trafficking following a multi-month investigation conducted in coordination with federal law enforcement...
Opelika man held on $80,000 bond for animal cruelty
On January 24, 2026, at approximately 7:23 PM CST, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office was contacted in reference to possible animal cruelty in the...
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Piedmont Columbus Regional Auxiliary is now accepting Youth Volunteer Program applications for 2026. The program is gearing up for its 61st year.Â
 “The volunteer program is for high school students...
Gov. Kemp marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day in Georgia
ATLANTA, Ga. — Governor Brian Kemp has issued a proclamation recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day, honoring the memory of the more than six million...
Lee County crash claims life of Auburn woman
A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 1:14 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, has claimed the life of an Auburn woman. Ann Moreira, 86,...
Buddhist Monks continue ‘Walk for Peace’ despite winter weather
A group of Buddhist Monks continue their trek across the country despite brutal weather conditions. The Walk for Peace is in North Carolina on...