Columbus, GA

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A 15-year-old has been arrested in the murder of a 39-year-old woman on Brown Avenue. According to the Columbus Police Department, Jabori Baptiste was arrested on June 5 for the killing of Natalie Bell. Police say slightly after 11 p.m. on March 24 at the Mystic...

15-year-old suspect arrested in killing of woman on Brown Ave. in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Drug and alcohol-related deaths in the last 20 years have killed more American citizens than died in the first two world wars, Vietnam, Korea and War in Afghanistan combined. It hits close to home for a Columbus, GA surgeon. He has written a new novel based on the trauma their family went through when their son struggled with addiction.

Columbus Surgeon and Father Writes Novel About Drug Addiction and His Family’s Battle

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - There is currently a heavy presence from the Columbus Police and Fire Department at Wilson Apartments in Columbus. Crews with News Leader 9 say the scene is at the corner of Belmont Street and Clinton Place. At this time, there are limited details about the reason...

Columbus Police, Fire Department on scene at Wilson Apartments

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus fire crews are on the scene of an ongoing house fire near Double Churches Road. Fire Marshal John Shull says the fire is happening on Oakwood Court. At this time, the cause of the fire is unknown. However, stay with News Leader as our crews...

Crews on scene of ongoing house fire on Oakwood Court in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - One person is dead following a fatal vehicle crash on Veterans Parkway. The crash occurred on June 6 - near the 6100 block of Veterans Parkway. According to Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan, the victim has been identified as 54-year-old Ricky Burt. It’s unknown at this...

1 dead in car crash on Veterans Parkway in Columbus

Americus, GA

Long County, GA

SUMTER COUNTY, Ga. (WTVM) - Long County officials arrested a man facing murder charges for the death of an Americus man. On June 6, at approximately 1:38 a.m., the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by the Long County Sheriff’s Office and advised that Cortez Douglas was in their custody.

Sumter Co. man arrested on murder charges in Long County

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A vehicle crash leaves lanes blocked near Floyd Road in Columbus. The accident happened near the intersection of Buena Vista Road and Floyd Road on Wednesday afternoon, June 7. It’s unknown what caused the wreck at this time and if anyone is injured. Drivers should...

Car crash leaves lanes blocked near Floyd Rd. in Columbus

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Phenix City, AL

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WTVM) - East Alabama authorities are currently at a scene in Phenix City. News Leader 9 crews have spotted several Phenix City police squad cars on the roadside off Highway 280. Details on the reason for the presence are limited at this time. Stay with us as...

Heavy police presence off Highway 280 in Phenix City

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Lagrange, GA

LAGRANGE, Ga. (WTVM) - A Texas man has died following difficulties in near-drowning incident at West Point Lake in Troup County. Officials with the Troup County Fire Department say a call about a possible drowning was received on June 7 around noon. Bystanders say an adult male was seen around the boat ramp and dock, struggling to stay above water after falling into the lake.

Texas man dies following drowning incident at West Point Lake in LaGrange

AMERICUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The city of Americus will be issuing a curfew for minors this summer, which if violated could lead to possible charges. The curfew applies to anyone under 18, in public places between midnight and 5:30 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. Friday through Saturday.

City of Americus issuing curfew for minors over the Summer

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Twenty of the 56 Miss Georgia candidates will make a stop at Piedmont Columbus Regional before night one of the competition begins. The candidates are set to visit the hospital on June 14. Candidates will get to hear testimonials from two miracle families and information from...

2023 Miss Georgia candidates to visit Piedmont Columbus Regional

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - There will be temporary road closures in the downtown area due to the 2023 State GOP Convention this weekend. The 2023 State GOP Convention will take place June 9-10, in Columbus. Details of the street closures are as follows:. Front Avenue between 8th Street and Dillingham...

Road closures scheduled ahead of GOP convention

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WTVM) - A vehicle crash left part a roadway blocked on Highway 80 in Phenix City. According to our crews, the crash occurred on Highway 80 near East Alabama Motor Speedway. The roadway is now reopen. It’s unclear at this time what caused the crash and if...

Roadway reopen after vehicle crash on Hwy. 80 in Phenix City

Auburn, AL

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - We are nine months into the nationwide shortage of Adderall. The Food and Drug Administration confirmed the shortage in October after a high demand for the medication during the Coronavirus. “It’s been a whole hurdle trying to keep it in stock in sufficient quantities to be...

Alabama pharmacies struggling to fill Adderall prescriptions during shortage

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Georgia GOP State Convention is taking place in Columbus from June 9-10 - which leads to road closures in the Uptown Columbus area. The event is set to take place at the Columbus Trade Center. Please take note of the road closures, checkpoints, paid and...

Road closures ahead of Georgia GOP State Convention in Columbus

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WTVM) - A Central High School student is raising money to travel and delegate at the Congress of Future Medical Leaders. Our on Dee Armstrong, sat down with Nissir McMiller, and talked about what it means to be a delegate of the Congress of Future Medical Leaders and some of the expenses that comes with it.

Central High School student raising money for Congress of Future Medical Leaders

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Traffic delays and orange barrels are something residents near Miller Road in Columbus will see for the next year. The Georgia Department of Transportation (G-DOT) says a bridge upgrade will be happening to ensure the structure is up to the new standards. Along with the bridge,...

$18M upgrades for Columbus’ Miller Rd. exit and bridge to begin soon

AUBURN, Ala. (WTVM) - Indian Pines Golf Course will reopen to the public this fall with a completely redesigned and renovated course, along with a brand-new name. Indian Pines will become Pines Crossing when the golf course reopens this fall. The new name reflects a tie between old and new, maintaining some familiarity with the former name, while reflecting the course’s location on the line between Auburn and Opelika near the railroad tracks.

Indian Pines Golf Course set to reopen in Auburn with new name

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus Technical College will host their 2023 graduation ceremony on Thursday, June 8, at 7:00 pm at the Columbus Civic Center. CTC is celebrating the conclusion of another academic term with over 439 students earning 668 credentials for the semester. Of that number, the institution will be awarding 178 degrees, 66 diplomas, and 424 technical certificates of credit.

Columbus Technical College set to celebrate academic excellence

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Dry and less humid air returns Friday and most of Saturday suppressing the rainfall and keeping the afternoons very warm. We’ll have a mix of hazy sun and clouds on this Thursday. The haze coming from some smoke thousands of feet up from those Canadian wildfires. We don’t foresee any air quality issues around here like they’re dealing with up north, but it may enhance the sunrises and sunsets at times the next couple days.

One more day of spotty storms before it dries out for a couple days

Opelika, AL

OPELIKA, Ala. (WTVM) - The 2023 USA Pickleball Atlantic South Diamond Regional is underway. From June 6-11, 725 players from across more than 20 states will compete. The goal is to qualify for the 2023 USA Pickleball National Amateur Championship later this year. This is the second time the City...

USA Pickleball Regional begins at Opelika SportsPlex

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus is set to host its first-ever LEGO convention in the fall. The Columbus Brick Convention takes place on October 21 and 22 at the Columbus Trade and Convention Center. The event will be supporting Creations for Charity - an organization that buys new LEGO sets...

Columbus set to host first-ever LEGO convention

LAGRANGE, Ga. (WTVM) - LaGrange city officials ask registered voting residents to vote for the city council’s District 1 seat in the election happening on June 20. The race is between Jim Arrington and Terry Stanford. Election supervisor, Andy Harper, says the turnout is low after a week of...

City of LaGrange urging residents to vote in District 1 city council election

AUBURN, Ala. (WTVM) - Donghee America is creating 100 additional jobs by expanding its presence in Auburn. Donghee America is investing $63 million by expanding to a 195,000-square-foot addition to the company’s existing facilities in Auburn’s Technology Park West. This expansion will allow Donghee to diversify its product...

Donghee America invests $63M in manufacturing operation in Auburn

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus is set to come alive with soulful rhythms, and hit-making melodies as “Men of Motown” takes center stage in a spectacular tribute to the music and legacy of Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, and other iconic performers. The event is...

Men of Motown performance joins Juneteenth celebration in Columbus

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‘Wrong place at the wrong time’: Family of shooting victim seeks answers

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Two deadly shootings happened in the Fountain City overnight Friday killing two women. Investigators responded to Brown Avenue before midnight Friday. Muscogee...

‘Wrong place at the wrong time’: Family of shooting victim seeks answers

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