Columbus, GA

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

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

Georgia State

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) - 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 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

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) - 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) - 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

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

Phenix City, AL

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) - 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

Alabama State

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

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) - 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) - 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) - 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

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Northside Christian Church welcomed youth and young adults with special needs or disabilities to the church’s first ever summer camp. For the past year, Northside Christian Church has offered their Adaptive Sports and Activities Program, or ASAP, giving youth with special needs a chance to learn to play sports games and bond with their peers.

Northside Christian Church offering summer camp for young adults with disabilities

Opelika, AL

OPELIKA, Ala. (WTVM) - The Opelika Police Department began investigating a theft of property, second degree, which occurred at Ulta, located at 2690 Enterprise Drive. According to officials, the suspects were seen on surveillance video trying to conceal approximately $1,700 worth of fragrance, before exiting the store. Officials say the...

Opelika Police Department investigating a theft of property at Ulta

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

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) - 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

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

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, 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 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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Columbus residents share opinions on police chief with city council

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Another high-energy and emotion-filled evening in Columbus council chambers Tuesday night. Nearly a dozen people stood before Mayor Skip Henderson and city...

Columbus residents share opinions on police chief with city council

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