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Russell County High senior delivers weather forecasts and inspiration
Seale, AL. – Students and teachers at Russell County High School have a unique addition to their morning announcements. Graduating senior Daniel Clink delivered his own daily forecasts. He does his own research for the area and has a tremendous delivery over the intercom. His forecasts didn’t start with such a big audience, instead he […]
Russell Co. community leaders host meeting at a Phenix City Church
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WTVM) - Russell County community members gathered at a Phenix City Church earlier today to discuss gun violence and other social issues plaguing youth. Six speakers stood before Russell County residents at Bethel AME Church in Phenix City. They discussed many issues they’ve seen among youth- gun...
Deadly I-85 crash suspect fails to appear in court, now faces murder charge
MACON COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - The suspect in a deadly February crash along Interstate 85 is facing a murder charge. Law enforcement is asking for the public’s help to find him after he failed to show up for court Monday. Rony Gonzales Miranda, 40, of Opelika, was already facing...
Kemp appoints Superior Court judge, DA in Chattahoochee Circuit
ATLANTA – In a Friday afternoon news release, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp filled two vacancies in the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit – appointing a district attorney and a Superior Court judge. Columbus attorney Carolyn “Tippi” Cain Burch was appointed to the Superior Court bench to fill a vacancy filled by the retirement of Judge Ron Mullins. […]
Columbus prepares to host GOP Convention for second consecutive year
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Georgia Republican Convention (GOP) will be in Columbus starting Thursday night through Sunday. News Leader 9 got a behind-the-scenes look at South Hall of the Columbus Convention and Trade Center where crews were putting the final touches on the décor. “It was so great...
Columbus poll reveals surprising attitudes about digital tipping. Is cash still king?
Has tipping culture gotten out of hand? A new Ledger-Enquirer poll reveals some surprising insights into customers’ attitudes about digital tipping and cashless gratuities.
Suspect involved in shooting that left 6-year-old injured reportedly took his own life
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - One suspect involved in a shooting that injured a 6-year-old earlier this month has died from a self-inflicted wound. According to officials, 20-year-old Robert Walker was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound on May 15 around 4:30 a.m. The incident happened near the 2100 block of Wellborn Drive.
Arrest made in February 2023 homicide on Mt. Pleasant Drive in Columbus
Violent Crimes investigators have made an arrest in a February 2023 murder on Mount Pleasant Drive. 16-year-old Da’Marcus Faison was shot and killed at a home along Mount Pleasant Drive in Columbus on February 16, 2023. 20-year-old Don’Querious King, who was already in the Muscogee County Jail on separate...
Four Columbus men sentenced in connection with drug trafficking organization
ALBANY, Ga. (WRBL) — Four Columbus men have have been sentenced in connection to an armed drug trafficking organization. According to U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia, the organization conspired to distribute 250 kilograms of methamphetamine into west central Georgia. According to court documents, the FBI was investigating Cornelius Leonard, of Grantville, […]
Large law enforcement presence on University Ave. in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A heavy law enforcement presence has been spotted in Columbus near Columbus State University. According to our news crew, Columbus police and fire are currently at Summerwood Apartments on University Avenue. No word on the reason for the presence at this time. Stay with us as...
Citizens and police officers in Columbus meet Wednesday morning for coffee and conversation
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - For many citizens and police officers in Columbus, this morning consisted of coffee, donuts, and conversation - all as a part of Coffee with a Cop. “Coffee with a cop allows the citizens to just talk to us and ask us anything,” said Angela Florence, Community Relations Supervisor Sergeant. “Please just stop by, say hi to us, drink coffee with us. If there’s anything on your mind, feel free to give us your honest opinion – that’s the only way we can build relationships.”
Georgia’s top child human trafficking prosecutor speaks in Columbus on how to combat the issue
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The State of Georgia’s top child human trafficking prosecutor spoke to a downtown Columbus civic club Wednesday afternoon. Hannah Palmquist with the Georgia Attorney General’s Office spoke to the Rotary Club of Columbus about Georgia’s human trafficking problem, and how we combat it. To Palmquist, it starts with awareness. “First and […]
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