Georgia State

Columbus, GA

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

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

Auburn, AL

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) - Happening across the country, local sports teams are experiencing a shortage of referees. Here at home, both Alabama and Georgia are feeling the effects. There are many factors contributing to the shortage of referees including the pandemic, money and poor spectator behavior. News Leader 9′s Ashlee...

The Effects: Referee shortages across AL & GA

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

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

Americus, GA

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) - Columbus police are investigating a murder where one person was killed at an apartment complex on Steam Mill Road. Columbus police say officers were called to the scene around 7:30 p.m. to Cross Creek Apartments, where a 20-year-old, Damia Green, was shot and killed. Authorities say...

Murder investigation underway at Cross Creek Apartment in Columbus

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) - Saint James AME Church will hold its annual gospel fest. The 23rd Annual AJ McClung Gospel Fest will be held on Saturday, June 10, starting at 3 p.m., hosted by the church’s Men’s Day Committee. At the event, they will be spotlighting many individuals,...

Saint James AME Church to hold 23rd annual gospel fest June 10

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Hundreds of Junior ROTC Cadets from area high schools in Georgia, Alabama and even the Virgin Islands met in one place. The Muscogee County School District JROTC hosted the Annual JROTC Cadet Challenge. Nearly 200 cadets from 18 high schools, including schools in Muscogee County, are...

Muscogee County School District hosting weeklong JROTC Cadet Challenge

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

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

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

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

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

Opelika, Ala. (WTVM) - Currently the USA Pickleball 2023 Atlantic South Diamond Regional is underway at the Opelika SportsPlex. But this year’s event has already brought about a significant milestone. For the first time, in the organization’s history, an adaptive referee is actively calling matches throughout the tournament.

Adaptive referee first to call USA Pickleball match

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) - 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

Alabama State

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

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) - If you’re looking for a job in education, the Muscogee County School District will host a district-wide job fair next week. It will be on Thursday, June 15, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Muscogee County Public Education Center parking lot off Macon Road.

Muscogee County School District to host district-wide job fair

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

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A man charged in connection to a deadly 2022 shooting in east Columbus pleaded not guilty to murder charges in court recently. Columbus police say Shevonte Joyner was established as a suspect after the deadly February 3 shooting on Sweetwater Drive that killed 23-year-old Amari Crowell.

Columbus murder suspect pleads not guilty in deadly 2022 Sweetwater Dr. shooting

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

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

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Craft doughnut shop coming to Highside Market in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A new doughnut shop is coming to Uptown Columbus this summer. Parlor Doughnuts, a craft doughnut and coffee shop, is coming to...

Craft doughnut shop coming to Highside Market in Columbus

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