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>>
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>>
Pet owners living in the 31903 area code can come to PAWS Humane to schedule their free spay/neuter appointment (recent utility bill and valid photo identification with name and address required) and to enter their raffle ticket.More>>
Wednesday was the last of the mandatory public forums held by the Muscogee County School District, to discuss the possible closure of Edgewood Elementary and Marshall Middle school.More>>
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."
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.
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.
Monday, May 20 2013 3:47 PM EDT2013-05-20 19:47:57 GMT
All this week the Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce is celebrating Small Business Week. Small Business week May 20-23 provides you access to many different small business in the Columbus community. Below
All this week the Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce is celebrating Small Business Week.
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 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.
Thursday, May 16 2013 9:45 PM EDT2013-05-17 01:45:05 GMT
CARTERSVILLE, Ga. (AP) - A man accused of lighting his neighbor's house on fire over complaints of an unkempt yard has been arrested. Police say Phillip Bennett, of Cartersville, complained about a neighbor's
A Cartersville man has been arrested for setting his neighbor's house on fire over a dispute about an unkempt yard.
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 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.
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.
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...
In a long-awaited White House visit, President Barack Obama told Myanmar's president that he appreciates the Asian leader's efforts to lead the country in "a long and sometimes difficult, but ultimately correct, path...
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...
Experts say the officer who killed a Long Island college student and a home invasion suspect on Friday was confronted with a split-second choice.
The godfather of a New York college student accidentally killed by a police bullet says the officer should have negotiated instead of firing as an armed intruder held the young woman hostage.
An international aid organization is appealing for more funds to help Syrian refugees in Lebanon and Jordan, saying warmer weather will increase health risks due to lack of shelter, water and basic sanitation.
Hezbollah was pulled more deeply into Syria's civil war as 28 guerrillas from the Lebanese Shiite militant group were killed and dozens more wounded while fighting rebels, Syria activists said Monday.
Iraqi officials say two car bombings in the southern city of Basra have killed at least 10 people and wounded 27.
A wave of attacks killed at least 95 people in Shiite and Sunni areas of Iraq on Monday, officials said, pushing the death toll over the past week to more than 240 and extending one of the most sustained bouts of sectarian...
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
