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    Riding the rapids of the Chattahoochee Video included

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    Rafting, kayaking and enjoying the Whitewater rapids on the Chattahoochee can be a very rewarding experience, as long as you take the proper safety precautions. More>>

    How to maximize your Whitewater experience Video included

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    Interested in getting out there on the water but don't know a thing about whitewater rafting? Maybe the thought of braving those rapids is just plain terrifying to you. Don't worry! There are plenty of ways to enjoy the river without much risk. More>>

    Final preps for Whitewater include safety training Video included

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    Expect a lot of people on the Chattahoochee River Saturday for the grand opening Of Whitewater Columbus. More>>

    Toomers for Tuscaloosa begins effort to help Oklahoma storm victims

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    Alabamians who know firsthand about tornado destruction are helping others across the country. More>>

    Hurricane Preparedness Week Starts Sunday

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    National hurricane preparedness week starts Sunday. More>>

    News 3 Midday 05.24.13 Video included

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    Your top local news for Friday afternoon. More>>

    News 3 This Morning 05.24.13 Video included

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    Your top local news for Friday morning. More>>

    Wonderful start to the long weekend

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    High pressure will settle across the region this afternoon, drawing in cooler & drier air from the north. Highs the next few days only climb into the low 80s despite a wonderful amount of sunshine. Morning More>>

    Small Business Gala honors local entrepreneurs

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    The Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce wrapped up Small Business Week with a recognition gala. More>>

    Cause determined of deadly Southeast Alabama illness

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    Southeast Alabama mystery illness found to be flu, cold or pneumonia. More>>

    The wind "blows in" a cooler change Video included

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    At least nine to ten degrees cooler than Thursday's high near 90°. A few gusts will easily peak to 30 mph, with steady winds at times near 20 mph. More>>

    Women's Undergarment Voucher Program Launches This Week Video included

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    A Women's Undergarment Voucher Program launched this week. More>>

    • On Your Side

    • Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:34 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:34:32 GMT
      A surgery center in Atlanta recently advised almost 500 of its patients to be tested for HIV and Hepatitis C after a misstep in the cleaning process of the instrument used during a colonoscopy. A local
      A surgery center in Atlanta recently advised almost 500 of its patients to be tested for HIV and Hepatitis C after a misstep in the cleaning process of the instrument used during a colonoscopy. A local
    • Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:43 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:43:36 GMT
      Sales of previously-occupied U.S. homes ticked up last month to the highest level in three and a half years, helped by a jump in the number of houses for sale. The National Association of Realtors says
      The National Association of Realtors says sales rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.97 million, up from 4.94 million in March.
    • Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:53 PM EDT2013-05-22 01:53:37 GMT
      MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - State health officials say a mysterious respiratory illness has left five people hospitalized and two dead in southeast Alabama. In a statement, Alabama Department of Public Health
      Two people are dead and five hospitalized with a mysterious respiratory illness in southeast Alabama.
    • Sports

    • Friday, May 24 2013 7:39 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:39:25 GMT
      The best water skiers in the world are at Callaway Gardens this weekend for the Masters Water Skiing Competition. Skiers are trying to land the longest jump that they can. They are competing against their
      The best water skiers in the world are at Callaway Gardens this weekend for the Masters Water Skiing Competition.
    • Thursday, May 23 2013 11:00 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:00:57 GMT
      The Alabama Crimson Tide (34-25, 14-15 SEC) will take on the No. 2 ranked and second seeded LSU Tigers (49-9, 23-7 SEC) in a SEC Tournament elimination game on Friday. First pitch for the fourth-round
      The Alabama Crimson Tide (34-25, 14-15 SEC) will take on the No. 2 ranked and second seeded LSU Tigers (49-9, 23-7 SEC) in a SEC Tournament elimination game on Friday.
    • Thursday, May 23 2013 10:46 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:46:02 GMT
      Four athletes from Hardaway High School signed national letters of intent to play their sports in college on Thursday. Tetris Sweat will play football at West Georgia Tech. "It's really exciting," he said.
      Four athletes from Hardaway High School signed national letters of intent to play their sports in college on Thursday.
    • Military News

    • Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:58 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:58:53 GMT
      Local employers help military spouses and veterans find jobs.
      Local employers help military spouses and veterans find jobs.
    • Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:07 AM EDT2013-05-21 06:07:07 GMT
      A new development in the Tony Carr case. The Fort Benning fire inspector was shot and killed by a Columbus police officer in 2011, after the MEA Federal Credit Union was robbed. A grand jury will hear
      A grand jury will hear the case Tuesday
    • Monday, May 20 2013 4:23 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:23:40 GMT
      Kelly's Zeroes, the historical reenactment organization that focuses on the World War II era, is returning to the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center Saturday, May 25, from 10am to 4pm. "You're
      "You're in the Army Now!" is a living history event that will be held on World War II Company Street.
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