Columbus, GA

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - One man was injured in a shooting in north Columbus. On March 19, Columbus police were called to the Country Inn & Suites hotel on Fountain Court - across from the Welcome Center on Williams Road in north Columbus. Officials say one man was shot in...

1 man injured in shooting on Fountain Court in Columbus

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

Phenix City, AL

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WTVM) - The Phenix City Police Department is investigating a homicide and is asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect. On December 13, 2022, at approximately 10:31 p.m., police responded to Riverview Apartments, in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, police located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.

Phenix City police, Crimestoppers offer reward for information in Dec. 2022 homicide

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Two men were arrested for an armed robbery at a River Road grocery store in Columbus. On March 11, 11:51 p.m., officers responded to the 4900 block of River Road - Piggly Wiggly - concerning an armed robbery of the business. Officers spoke with the night...

Store manager, man arrested in armed robbery at River Road grocery store in Columbus

Eufaula, AL

EUFAULA, Ala. (WTVM) - The Eufaula Police Department is investigating after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle. According to officials, on March 19, a pedestrian was killed after being hit by a vehicle on South Eufaula Avenue. At 7:59 PM, the Eufaula Communications Division received 911 calls to the...

Eufaula man dead after hit by vehicle on South Eufaula Ave.

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

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

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

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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

AUBURN, Ala. (WTVM) - Auburn police arrested a man and woman on drug charges. On March 17, Auburn police arrested 20-year-old Trevon Jamar Henderson and 22-year-old Mya Renea Patterson both from Auburn. Henderson was charged with the following:. Drug trafficking. Unlawful distribution of a controlled substance. Possession of marijuana first...

Auburn police arrest man, woman on drug charges

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A plane had a recent rough landing at the Columbus Airport. Airport official Amber Clark said a Cessna 337 landed without landing gear. It’s causing the main runway to be closed due to staff waiting for a crane to remove the plane. All commercial flights...

Rough plane landing at Columbus airport causes halt on commercial flights

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - In the wake of the uptick in violent crimes across the Chattahoochee Valley, a group of men will unite to stand against gun violence. They’re calling it ‘Communities of Peace’ or COP. Headed up by James Curry, COP’s goal is to bring people...

‘Communities of Peace’ working to combat violence in Chattahoochee Valley

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A nonprofit, Take the City, brought different churches together to bring light and resources to five different communities this past weekend. They call the movement Harvest Day. Blake Russell with Take the City preached a message to the volunteers before hitting the streets. One group went...

Take the City: Harvest Day in the Chattahoochee Valley

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) - FEMA reminds residents affected by the January tornadoes about the last day to apply for assistance. According to the organization, March 20 is the last day to apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance if your property suffered damages due to the storms. Residents must live in the...

FEMA reminds residents of last day to apply for assistance from January storms

Callaway, FL

Pine Mountain, GA

PINE MOUNTAIN, Ga. (WTVM) - New blooms can be seen in Callaway Gardens. Azaleas have been blooming at Callaway for 65 years, and there are over 700 different varieties of Azaleas - totaling to over 4,000 Azaleas. “The garden is alive right now with beautiful pink, white and red -...

Azaleas bloom in Callaway Gardens, over 700 varieties of Azalea blooms

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - WTVM News Leader 9 is hosting a regional job fair that is free and open to the public to help top area employers meet their urgent recruitment needs. The event is scheduled for March 23 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Columbus State University Cunningham Center - located at 3100 Gentian Boulevard in Columbus.

WTVM to host 4th bi-annual free regional job fair, open to public

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A second Sunbelt Baseball League team will play at Golden Park this summer, Ignite Sports has announced. The Chattahoochee Monsters, formerly the Choccolocco Monsters, will play alongside the Columbus Chatt-a-Hoots. “Having the Monsters at Golden Park creates more baseball opportunities right here in the Chattahoochee Valley,”...

Chattahoochee Monsters coming to Golden Park this summer

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) - The Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce invites business owners and entrepreneurs to their small business boot camp. It kicks off Thursday, March 23, at the Columbus State University Elizabeth Bradley Turner Center from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The workshop begins with a break-out session -...

Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce to host small business boot camp

The No. 1 seed Houston Cougars (32-3) and the No. 9 seed Auburn Tigers (21-12) play in the NCAA Tournament with a place in the Sweet 16 of the Midwest Region bracket up for grabs on Saturday at Legacy Arena at BJCC, tipping off at 7:10 PM. Use our link...

How to Watch Auburn vs. Houston on TV or Live Stream - NCAA Tournament Second Round

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Columbus police investigate robbery on Wynnton Road

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus Police Department is investigating a robbery on Wynnton Road....

Columbus police investigate robbery on Wynnton Road

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