The 30th Annual AIDS Candlelight Memorial brought people together to remember those lost to the disease while giving hope to people living with it.More>>
This wee's News 3 Neighbors segment features the story of Shaw High School senior Terrance Lewis who is leading the charge to help a former Shaw Raider whose family is having serious health problems.More>>
Officials received word April 12th that state funding would be slashed 21.1 million dollars, leaving the district with a 40-million dollar deficit.More>>
American Atheists President David Silverman says his group is just waiting for an answer from the state on what the best process is to donate several books, including one titled "Why I Am An Atheist."More>>
Summer like conditions are expected today. Temperatures will climb into the upper 80s, close to 90, with a scattered shower or thunderstorm possible. Your shower chances are in the isolated to scatteredMore>>
Former Russell County Warrior Cory Rasmus has been called up to the major leagues by the Atlanta Braves. He is replacing Eric O'Flaherty who was put on the 15-day disabled list.More>>
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives estimates that more than 11,000 firearms were recovered in Georgia in 2011, 557 of those in Columbus.More>>
Monday, May 20 2013 8:16 PM EDT2013-05-21 00:16:23 GMT
Scientists have trained dogs and even rats to sniff out explosives like landmines. Now researchers in Croatia are training regular honeybees to sniff out bombs. That's according to Tiramisu the European
Trained honeybees sniff out landmines in Croatia. Sound like science fiction? It's not. Scientists are actually training bees to do this.
Monday, May 20 2013 8:06 PM EDT2013-05-21 00:06:17 GMT
It's official, Yahoo is buying blogging site Tumblr. Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer announced the one-point-one billion dollar deal Monday in New York following days of related rumors. Mayer also announced
Yahoo announces 1.1 billion dollar deal to purchase blogging site Tumblr.
Monday, May 20 2013 8:03 PM EDT2013-05-21 00:03:42 GMT
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - A mix of volunteers and first responders are combing through debris in an Oklahoma City suburb looking for survivors. The city of Moore, Okla., was hit by a mile-wide tornado on Monday
People in Moore, Oklahoma are digging out from a powerful tornado that slammed their town Monday afternoon with 200 mile-an-hour winds.
Monday, May 20 2013 8:00 PM EDT2013-05-21 00:00:04 GMT
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Republican majority in the Alabama Legislature has handed the Republican governor a major defeat by rejecting his proposal to delay the start of private school tax credits for
The Alabama legislature votes down the Governor's call for a two-year delay on private school tax credits.
Sunday, May 19 2013 11:07 PM EDT2013-05-20 03:07:32 GMT
The University of Georgia has fired their baseball coach David Perno.Perno was the coach of the Dawgs for 11 seasons. He led them to three College World Series appearances including a National Championship
The University of Georgia has fired their baseball coach David Perno.
Monday, May 20 2013 8:00 PM EDT2013-05-21 00:00:04 GMT
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Republican majority in the Alabama Legislature has handed the Republican governor a major defeat by rejecting his proposal to delay the start of private school tax credits for
The Alabama legislature votes down the Governor's call for a two-year delay on private school tax credits.
Monday, May 20 2013 4:30 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:30:21 GMT
Federal health regulators say an experimental insomnia drug from Merck can help patients fall asleep, but it also carries worrisome side effects, including daytime drowsiness and suicidal thinking. The
Patients taking the highest dose of the drug showed an eight-fold increase in daytime drowsiness, which could interfere with driving the next morning. Suvorexant was also associated with increased risk of suicidal thinking.
Sunday, May 19 2013 5:09 PM EDT2013-05-19 21:09:23 GMT
Lots of video games on the market are advertised as a fun way to get fit. Consumer Reports checked out five: Nike Plus Kinect Training, Your Shape Fitness Evolved 2013, Just Dance 4, U-F-C Trainer, and
Playing video games used to be a pretty sedentary pastime, but motion gaming changed all that. Now there are games specifically designed to actually help get you in shape. Consumer Reports takes a look to see if they can help you go from couch potato to looking your best at the beach.
Friday, May 17 2013 8:55 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:55:28 GMT
A research report by the Pew Charitable Trusts says younger baby boomers and Generation Xers face an uncertain retirement because of reduced savings, high levels of debt, and losses during the Great Recession. The
The study found that members of Generation X, who are now between 38 and 47 years old, lost almost half their wealth between 2007 and 2010.
Thursday, May 16 2013 10:38 PM EDT2013-05-17 02:38:34 GMT
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives estimates that more than 11,000 firearms were recovered in Georgia in 2011, 557 of those in Columbus; but the ATF doesn't get them off the streets
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives estimates that more than 11,000 firearms were recovered in Georgia in 2011, 557 of those in Columbus.
Thursday, May 16 2013 9:56 PM EDT2013-05-17 01:56:18 GMT
NEW YORK (AP) - Health officials say they found fecal bacteria in more than half of the water samples taken from Atlanta-area public swimming pools last summer. Investigators found the gut bacteria in
A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on public swimming pools in the Atlanta area last summer revealed fecal matter found in over half of them.
Sunday, May 19 2013 11:07 PM EDT2013-05-20 03:07:32 GMT
The University of Georgia has fired their baseball coach David Perno.Perno was the coach of the Dawgs for 11 seasons. He led them to three College World Series appearances including a National Championship
The University of Georgia has fired their baseball coach David Perno.
Sunday, May 19 2013 11:00 PM EDT2013-05-20 03:00:40 GMT
Ramiro Pena had a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in a four-run eighth inning, Jordan Schafer drove in two runs and the Atlanta Braves rallied against the Los Angeles Dodgers' beleaguered bullpen for a 5-2 victory
Ramiro Pena had a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in a four-run eighth inning, Jordan Schafer drove in two runs and the Atlanta Braves rallied against the Los Angeles Dodgers' beleaguered bullpen for a 5-2 victory on a rain-soaked Sunday.
Sunday, May 19 2013 8:24 PM EDT2013-05-20 00:24:00 GMT
Kyle Overstreet's walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning lifted Alabama to their biggest win of the year, as the Crimson Tide defeated the second-ranked LSU Tigers, 4-3, in a Southeastern
Kyle Overstreet's walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning lifted Alabama to their biggest win of the year, as the Crimson Tide defeated the second-ranked LSU Tigers, 4-3, in a Southeastern Conference game on Sunday afternoon from Sewell-Thomas Stadium. With the win Alabama improves to 24-18 overall and 9-9 in the SEC, and the loss drops the Tigers to 37-4 overall, 15-3 in conference play.
Saturday, May 18 2013 7:15 PM EDT2013-05-18 23:15:04 GMT
Before a crowd of 78,315, the White team defeated the Crimson team, 17-14, in the annual Alabama Football Golden Flake A-Day Spring Game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in perfect weather conditions Saturday afternoon.
Before a crowd of 78,315, the White team defeated the Crimson team, 17-14, in the annual Alabama Football Golden Flake A-Day Spring Game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in perfect weather conditions Saturday afternoon.
Saturday, May 18 2013 7:03 PM EDT2013-05-18 23:03:16 GMT
Auburn scored eight times in the fourth inning en route to an 11-6 win over No. 11 Arkansas in the regular season finale. With the win Auburn, which won its final three SEC series, two over ranked opponents,
Auburn scored eight times in the fourth inning en route to an 11-6 win over No. 11 Arkansas in the regular season finale. With the win Auburn, which won its final three SEC series, two over ranked opponents, finished the 2013 regular season 33-22, 13-17 SEC while Arkansas finished it 35-19, 18-11 SEC.
Saturday, May 18 2013 4:44 PM EDT2013-05-18 20:44:57 GMT
Former Russell County Warrior Cory Rasmus has been called up to the major leagues by the Atlanta Braves.He is replacing Eric O'Flaherty who was put on the 15-day disabled list. The re liver from Russell
Former Russell County Warrior Cory Rasmus has been called up to the major leagues by the Atlanta Braves. He is replacing Eric O'Flaherty who was put on the 15-day disabled list.
Monday, May 20 2013 8:00 PM EDT2013-05-21 00:00:04 GMT
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Republican majority in the Alabama Legislature has handed the Republican governor a major defeat by rejecting his proposal to delay the start of private school tax credits for
The Alabama legislature votes down the Governor's call for a two-year delay on private school tax credits.
Monday, May 20 2013 4:37 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:37:51 GMT
A national atheist group says it will place its literature in cabins and lodges in Georgia's state parks after the governor's recent decision to allow Bibles in them. American Atheists President David
American Atheists President David Silverman says his group is just waiting for an answer from the state on what the best process is to donate several books, including one titled "Why I Am An Atheist."
Hearing on the radio that a violent storm was approaching her rural Oklahoma neighborhood, Lindsay Carter took advantage of the advanced warning, gathered her belongings and fled. When she returned, there was little...
A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods with winds up to 200 mph, setting buildings on fire and landing a direct blow on an elementary...
Commuters who manage to make it from southwest Connecticut to New York City for work should consider staying in the Big Apple all week as crews begin rebuilding 2,000 feet of track following a commuter train...
Commuters navigated a patchwork of cars, trains and buses along Connecticut's shoreline Monday, encountering lengthy delays as authorities probed the cause of a train collision that disrupted one of the nation's...
Yahoo is buying online blogging forum Tumblr for $1.1 billion as CEO Marissa Mayer tries to rejuvenate an Internet icon that had fallen behind the times.
After falling woefully out of fashion, Yahoo wants to be cool again while catering to the capitalistic demands of its shareholders. That goal led CEO Marissa Mayer to make a $1.1 billion bet on online blogging forum Tumblr...
Former general Thein Sein on Monday becomes the first Myanmar president to be welcomed to the White House in almost 47 years, crowning a dramatic diplomatic rehabilitation for his nation after years of...
President Barack Obama on Monday told Myanmar's president during a long-awaited White House meeting that he appreciates the Asian leader's efforts to lead the country on its sometimes difficult path to democracy and...
Apple Inc. employs a group of affiliate companies located outside the United States to avoid paying billions of dollars in U.S. income taxes, a Senate investigation has found.
Apple Inc. employs a group of affiliate companies located outside the United States to avoid paying billions of dollars in U.S. income taxes, a Senate investigation has found.
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.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 9:24 PM EDT2013-05-15 01:24:35 GMT
More closure for some Tuesday in the controversial Tony Carr case. Officer Vincent Lockhart Jr. has been exonerated, after fatally shooting a bank robber and Carr, who was cleared of any wrong doing. Carr
Officer Vincent Lockhart Jr. has been exonerated, after fatally shooting a bank robber and Carr, who was cleared of any wrong doing.
Monday, May 13 2013 9:01 PM EDT2013-05-14 01:01:31 GMT
COLUMBUS, Ga. Over the past several months, a group of soldiers has been rendezvousing at the Columbus Ice Rink for a friendly game of hockey. It costs $180 an hour to rent the facility, but thanks
This week's News 3 Neighbors segment features the story of how a local hockey program (Hockey Saves) got started thanks to folks who simply wanted to say "thank you" to our soldiers.
Monday, May 13 2013 5:33 PM EDT2013-05-13 21:33:10 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
Tuesday, May 7 2013 9:56 PM EDT2013-05-08 01:56:53 GMT
Sends letter to Defense Secretary demanding protections (WASHINGTON, DC)—Congressman Mike Rogers sent a letter this week to Secretary of Defense Charles Hagel urging the Department of Defense to implement
This letter comes after recent reports the Department of Defense is considering policy changes that could make proselytizing an offense under the military justice system.
Thursday, May 2 2013 9:58 PM EDT2013-05-03 01:58:52 GMT
Veterans, Spouses, Family Members and Caregivers are invited to attend a seminar covering issues important to the groups. The Veterans Informational and Financial Action Seminar will be held on May 18,
Presenters will address VA Benefits, Health and Burial Services and other Veterans Resources.
Desmonte Leonard
