Columbus, GA

Lagrange, GA

LAGRANGE, Ga. (WTVM) - LaGrange officers are investigating a shooting that left one person injured. On March 17, at approximately 5:00 PM, officials responded to the 100 block West Cannon Street in reference to a person that had been shot. Upon arrival, officers met with the victim who advised he had been shot during the commission of an armed robbery that occurred on Bell Street by the suspect, identified as Tiequavious Hines and another unknown male.

One person shot, injured in aggravated assault in LaGrange

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Auburn, AL

AUBURN, Ala. (WTVM) - One man is behind bars on attempted murder charges after allegedly shooting a person in Auburn. On March 18, at approximately 11:00 p.m., Opelika officers responded to a report of gun shots in the 100 Block of Brannon Avenue. As officers were responding, a victim arrived at the emergency room at the East Alabama Medical Center suffering from a gunshot wounds.

Man arrested on attempted murder charge after 1 shot in Auburn

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus police are searching for the identity of two suspects in a south Columbus vape shop burglary. According to CPD, two suspects were caught on camera burglarizing Vape City on Victory Drive on March 9. Officers say the first suspect is described as a male...

Police searching for suspects in burglary at Columbus vape shop on Victory Dr.

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - There is currently a police presence on Fountain Court in Columbus. Columbus police are on scene at the Country Inn & Suites hotel on Fountain Court - across from the Welcome Center on Williams Road in north Columbus. Our crews say evidence markers are on the...

Police presence on Fountain Court in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A driver is arrested on drug and gun possession charges after crashing into a fire station on Warm Springs Road in Columbus due to falling asleep at the wheel. In the early morning of March 15, 2023, an accident occurred in the 4600 block of Warm...

Man charged with drug, firearm crimes after crashing into Columbus fire station

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Two people are injured following a late night shooting in Columbus. According to officials, the shooting occurred in the 2000 block of Cusseta Road - at Elizabeth Canty Homes. Authorities say two people were injured and transported to Piedmont Columbus Regional with non-life threatening injuries. A...

Two people injured in shooting on Cusseta Rd. in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus police investigate a shooting that has left one person injured. According to officials, the shooting happened in the 2500 block of Wedgefield Court. There is no official word on the condition of the victim or any arrests being made. Stay with News Leader 9...

Shooting investigation underway on Wedgefield Ct. in Columbus, 1 person injured

Valley, AL

VALLEY, Ala. (WTVM) - A Valley man was arrested for drug charges and promoting prison contraband. 48-year-old John Todd Pike faces the following charges:. He also is facing failure to appear charges for the following:. Trafficking. Two counts promoting prison contraband. Four counts theft of property, third degree. Possession of...

Valley man arrested for promoting prison contraband, other charges

Georgia State

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Muscogee County Coroner’s Office shared an update on the remains found in a wooded area in the Fountain City. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation Examiner’s office says the person found on 5th Avenue is a white male, not a female, as initially stated.

Coroner provides update on remains found on 5th Avenue in Columbus

AUBURN, Ala. (WTVM) - A new business in downtown Auburn that serves unique and fun Korean cuisine had its grand opening Saturday, March 18. Mochiatsu is the name of the new spot-on North College Street. They are known for their variety of fluffy mochi donuts and Korean hotdogs. They also offer Boba tea.

Unique Korean restaurant holds grand opening in Auburn

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Get ready for some weather whiplash this week! After a cold start to the workweek, it will be a rather toasty end to the workweek as we stay mostly dry. Lots of sun on this Monday. After a morning freeze in the 20s and low 30s, we’ll slowly warm up through the day. We’ll be in the 40s by early afternoon and mid to upper 50s by late afternoon. More clouds at times to end the day.

Cold first day of spring

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - “We had a request to go into executive session, for the city attorneys real estate acquisition,” said Mayor Skip Henderson at the March 14th city council meeting. “Yes sir we have to request real estate acquisition, and personnel issue,” said Columbus city attorney at the March 14th city council meeting. After a motion and a second, city council members went into executive session, Tuesday, March 14th after the lengthy council meeting.

Mayor Skip Henderson speaks on Chief Freddie Blackmon’s strategic plan

Montgomery, AL

Selma, AL

OPELIKA, Ala. (WTVM) - Beauregard will begin the AHSAA football season against 5A Selma in the AHSAA Kickoff Classic in Montgomery’s Crampton Bowl. The game will be on Thursday, August 24 at 8/7c. Selma finished last season as the 5A, Region 3 runner-up and Beauregard was the runner up...

Beauregard to face Selma in 2023 AHSAA Kickoff Classic

Opelika, AL

OPELIKA, Ala. (WTVM) - Opelika will face defending 7A champion Thompson in the 2023 AHSAA Kickoff Classic. The game will take place on Friday, August 25 at the Crampton Bowl in Montgomery. Thompson claimed its fourth straight state title in December with a 49-24 win over Auburn High. Trent Seaborn,...

Opelika to face Thompson in 2023 AHSAA Kickoff Classic

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WTVM) - Alabama and Auburn made it out of the first round in Birmingham on Thursday and now look ahead to their second-round matchups. Coming off their 21-point victory over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, the Crimson Tide turn their focus to eight seed Maryland. The Terrapins outlasted West Virginia for a shot at the number one overall seed.

Alabama, Auburn preparing for second round of NCAA Tournament

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Columbus PD: 33-year-old charged in armed robbery, kidnapping at Super 8 Motel

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A 33-year-old male suspect was arrested at a Columbus Super 8 Motel on multiple charges, including armed robbery and kidnapping. According to...

Columbus PD: 33-year-old charged in armed robbery, kidnapping at Super 8 Motel

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