Looking ahead: City of Columbus holds public meetings to discuss growth through 2038

Rivermill Event Center cuts ribbon on new and improved space

LaGrange-Troup County Chamber announces small businesses of the year

Recipients of the 2018 Small Business of the Year awards at the LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce’s recent Early Bird Breakfast were announced.

Alabama sheriff's office probes drowned 9-year-old's death

Authorities say a 9-year-old boy in Alabama has drowned, possibly after wandering into a neighbor's pool.

Academy Sports + Outdoors to open next month in Columbus

The new Academy Sports coming to Columbus is set to open in June.

Tuskegee University names its first female president

Tuskegee University announced it eighth president Tuesday afternoon.

Ivey: Alabama 'stronger' than it was a year ago

Gov. Kay Ivey says Alabama is "stronger" than it was a year ago.

Governor Nathan Deal faces deadline to sign or veto bills

The clock is ticking on Georgia's governor as he takes final consideration of bills sent to him by the state legislature.

UPDATE: Child hit by car on Bond Avenue has died, according to CPD

Columbus police confirm a little boy has died after being hit by a car on Bond Avenue.

Train derails in Manchester

Crews are working a train derailment in the city of Manchester.

Mom sues Alabama zoo where kangaroo bit daughter's ear

A woman is suing the owners of an Alabama zoo where her 9-year-old daughter was bitten by a kangaroo.

UPDATE: Man and woman found dead in the backyard of Lyn Drive home

Lt. Greg Touchberry confirms a man and woman were found dead in the backyard of the home they once shared on Lyn Drive.

Court rules Zeph Baker is qualified to run for Mayor of Columbus

Based on the evidence provided, the court agrees the Board of Elections made the right decision by allowing Zeph Baker to continue running for Mayor of Columbus.

Tallapoosa investigators arrest Reeltown student for allegedly threatening to blow up school

Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett confirms the juvenile was arrested around 5:15 this morning.

UPDATE: Kason King found guilty of murder

Chambers County Murder Trial: Kason King is accused of shooting the victim while he was in the shower with King’s former girlfriend

CUTE ANIMAL ALERT: Baby birds survive Smiths Station High School vandalism incident

Three birds successfully hatched inside Smiths Station High School Thursday.

Coroner: Fetus found at Georgia wastewater treatment plant

Authorities say a human fetus was found lodged in a piece of equipment at a wastewater treatment plant in Georgia.

Well known Columbus businessman being laid to rest

A well-known businessman in Columbus is being laid to rest Tuesday.

Danica Patrick ready for the spotlight again at Indianapolis 500

Ready or not, Danica Mania is headed to Indianapolis Motor Speedway for her final curtain call.

Athletes Of The Week: Jordan High School track and field

Our Athletes Of The Week are the Jordan High School track and field team. They are preparing for state after a successful regular season.

All Class A-Public baseball games halted due to court injunction

The Georgia High School Association has suspended all Class A-Public second round baseball games further notice due to a legal injunction.

Several area teams advance in state soccer playoffs

Several area soccer teams advanced in the state playoffs on Tuesday night.

Jason Dufner hosts annual Celebrity Golf Classic

2018 NFL Draft: Alabama breaks SEC history

State baseball playoff scores and highlights

Below are the results for our area teams in the state baseball playoffs:

UPDATED: Bad weather forces area baseball teams to reschedule playoff games

The threat of severe weather forcing most area high school baseball teams to postpone their opening round doubleheaders until Friday. Below is an updated schedule for our area teams. You can find the complete GHSA brackets here.

Heisman Trophy winner Bo Jackson donates motorcycles to Auburn Police

Former Auburn University football player Bo Jackson was in town Thursday as he donated four motorcycles to the Auburn Police Division.