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Columbus, GA

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - An Alabama police department arrested a Columbus murder suspect during a traffic stop. On Thursday, May 25, a police officer with the Abbeville Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding. The driver, after refusing to identify himself, was taken to jail where he was identified as 33-year-old Justin Rondu Reeves.

Alabama traffic stop leads to arrest of Columbus murder suspect

Opelika, AL

OPELIKA, Ala. (WTVM) - The Opelika Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying an individual who used counterfeit money at a local restaurant. According to the OPD, on May 5, a female purchased two dozen cookies from Subway, located at 2101 Frederick Road. The woman presented a fraudulent $100 bill before receiving change, and exiting the store.

Opelika Police Department searching for suspect who used counterfeit money at local restaurant

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - One gas station in Columbus is having to make some readjustments after a truck crashed into its front doors this morning, which we now have video of. Police tells us, the crash appears to be the result of an attempted theft of a car at the corner of Buena vista road and amber drive.

Columbus police investigate robbery on Buena Vista Road

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - There is currently a heavy law enforcement presence at Peachtree Mall. According to Columbus Dispatch, a high-speed chase began between three suspects and Georgia State Patrol - which ended at the mall in Columbus. Officials say the suspects then ran into the Peachtree Mall. They say...

Update: High-speed chase ends at Peachtree Mall; all three suspects arrested

Russell County, AL

Seale, AL

RUSSELL COUNTY, Ala. (WTVM) - A Russell County murder suspect was convicted of killing a man, and WTVM has exclusive reaction from the sister of the victim. Last month, Samantha Malasig was found guilty of manslaughter in the death of Christopher Roper. On Wednesday, Malasig was sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Exclusive reaction from sister of Russell Co. murder victim after sentencing of suspect

Auburn, AL

AUBURN, Ala. (WTVM) - Auburn University officials hosted an event for Memorial Day with a special observance ceremony, where many gathered to remember and honor those individuals who made sacrifices while serving in the United States Armed Forces. “Freedom isn’t free, it takes all of our past, current, and future...

Memorial Day Observance Ceremony on Cater Lawn held in Auburn

MIDLAND, Ga. (WTVM) - Two Acres of land off Pierce Chapel Road in Midland Georgia, is being labeled as one of America’s most endangered historic places. Those two acres of land is the Pierce Chapel African Cemetery, and it holds the remains of an estimated 500 people, including those enslaved at nearby plantations.

National preservationists set to visit a historic cemetery hidden in plain sight

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Winn-Dixie will officially reveal its newly remodeled store on Wednesday, May 31. To celebrate with the community, The Winn-Dixie ,located on 6770 Veterans Parkway, will offer mystery gift cards valued at up to $100 for the first 100 customers, who arrive at the store beginning at 8 a.m. Wednesday morning.

Winn-Dixie celebrates newly remodeled Columbus store with community giveaways

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Peachtree mall has canceled its Circus Lena performances due to security concerns. Circus Lena announced the cancellation of all scheduled performances at Peachtree. The small family-owned circus company is known for its 90-minute family-friendly shows across the United States, it had planned to present four performances this weekend, as well as additional shows on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, followed by another four shows next weekend.

Peachtree Mall cancels circus performances due to security concerns

Phenix City, AL

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Memorial Day is a day to celebrate and remember the brave men and women who paid the ultimate price in protecting our every day freedoms. There are a ton of events going on this weekend which include:. (Phenix City, AL) East Alabama Motor Speedway- Memorial Day...

Events around the Chattahoochee Valley this weekend

Fort Mitchell, AL

FORT MITCHELL, Ala. (WTVM) - The Department of Veterans Affairs Fort Mitchell National Cemetery will host a solemn Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony. The ceremony will also include speeches from the following:. Opening remarks from Major General Sylvester Cannon. Closing Remarks from Rear Admiral Willie Clyde Marsh. Honors: 3rd Bn,...

Fort Mitchell National Cemetery to hold Memorial Day Ceremony

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Liberty Theatre & Cultural Arts Center in Columbus will host an outdoor block party. This past January, the city of Columbus took ownership of the historic theatre and has big plans to bring about many significant upgrades to the building. To kick off the renovations...

Columbus Liberty Theatre to hold free block party June 18

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - As graduation season continues, Georgia Military College in Columbus held its graduation ceremony this afternoon. GMC offers associate and bachelors degrees in many different areas ranging from Computer Science, to Social Work. The keynote speaker for the ceremony was Sheriff Greg Countryman. Countryman was elected in...

Georgia Military College hosts graduation ceremony

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Two major R&B artists are making their way to Columbus in October. GRAMMY® Award-winning artist, Fantasia is set to perform at Columbus Civic Center on October 20 at 8 p.m. with seven-time GRAMMY® Award nominee - Joe - who is also a Chattahoochee Valley native.

Fantasia set to perform at Columbus Civic Center with Joe in Oct.

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - An event to honor women happened at the Columbus Green Island Hills Country Club. News Leader 9′s Roslyn Giles emceed the first Distinguished Women of Achievement Awards Gala. The North Columbus Rotary Club created the event to honor Jennifer Jones, who became the first female president of Rotary International.

North Columbus Rotary Club holds first ‘Distinguished Women of Achievement Awards Gala’

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - “This is the pinnacle of Little League umpiring”. That’s what Donnie Caudill says about being selected to call the Little League Baseball World Series. His journey began in Harris County where he was a little league baseball coach for his son. As his...

Local umpire headed to Little League World Series

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Baseball is back in Columbus. The Chatt-a-Hoots and Monsters are getting ready for their season openers next weekend. The first day of practice for the Hoots was Thursday, and the coaches and players are excited to get back into action for their third year. In the...

Chatt-a-Hoots, Monsters season to begin next week

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LaGrange drug investigation results in man arrested, drug and guns seized

LAGRANGE, Ga. (WTVM) - A drug investigation by the LaGrange Police Department (LPD) led to the arrest of one man and numerous guns and drugs being...

LaGrange drug investigation results in man arrested, drug and guns seized

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