The stronger dynamics of this system lifts farther north, so the storms we'll see will be more "air mass" type opposed to the stronger severe storms, which are developing over the Midwest.More>>
The GripGo, Wipe New and the Pocket Hose claim to save you time and money, but do they work? James Root is the Auto Tech Lead at Best Buy. We compared the GripGo to the Dynex Bicycle and Car Mount. BothMore>>
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>>
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>>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:06 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:06:16 GMT
ATLANTA (AP) - Gov. Nathan Deal says he believes in the right of atheist groups to donate literature for use in cabins and lodges in Georgia's state parks just as Bibles are allowed. Deal said Tuesday
Governor Nathan Deal says he respects the rights of atheists to place their literature in Georgia park lodge rooms.
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.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:46 PM EDT2013-05-22 01:46:59 GMT
DALTON, Ga. (AP) - Sheriff's officials in northwest Georgia say a 2-month-old baby has died after her mother accidentally pinned her to a wall. Whitfield County sheriff's Capt. Rick Swiney tells the Dalton
A Dalton, Ga. woman accidentally killed her two-month old baby with her minivan.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:53 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:53:09 GMT
In a News Three Special Report, "Does it work?" Sarah Panko takes a look at several new As-Seen-On-TV products.
The GripGo, Wipe New and the Pocket Hose claim to save you time and money, but do they work? James Root is the Auto Tech Lead at Best Buy. We compared the GripGo to the Dynex Bicycle and Car Mount. Both
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
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:53 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:53:09 GMT
In a News Three Special Report, "Does it work?" Sarah Panko takes a look at several new As-Seen-On-TV products.
The GripGo, Wipe New and the Pocket Hose claim to save you time and money, but do they work? James Root is the Auto Tech Lead at Best Buy. We compared the GripGo to the Dynex Bicycle and Car Mount. Both
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:33 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:33:55 GMT
The Toomers for Tuscaloosa organization is working to help storm victims in Moore, Oklahoma. The small town has been devastated by a tornado that struck Monday afternoon, killing dozens. Toomers for Tuscaloosa
Alabamians who know firsthand about tornado destruction are helping others across the country.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:20 AM EDT2013-05-21 05:20:59 GMT
The doors of Edgewood Elementary and Marshall Middle Schools will not open for students in the fall. After weeks of hearing emotional pleas from parents and the community, the board says it's a necessary
The doors of Edgewood Elementary and Marshall Middle Schools will not open for students in the fall.
Sarah Panko currently anchors and produces News Three First Edition at 5pm. She also provides the latest consumer news on News Three Nightwatch at 11pm.
Sarah is the anchor/ producer for News Three First Edition at 5/4 central time. She also brings you the latest Consumer Reports on the Nightwatch at 11/10 central.
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Golf's governing bodies approved a new rule Tuesday that outlaws the putting stroke used by four of the last six major champions, going against two major golf...
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Golf's two governing bodies outlawed the anchored putting stroke used by four of the last six major champions, approving a new rule that starts in 2016 and urging the PGA...
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:06 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:06:58 GMT
The state medical examiner's office has revised the death toll from a tornado in an Oklahoma City suburb to 24 people, including seven children. Spokeswoman Amy Elliott said Tuesday morning that she believes
Some victims may have been counted twice in the initial chaos.
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.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:53 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:53:09 GMT
In a News Three Special Report, "Does it work?" Sarah Panko takes a look at several new As-Seen-On-TV products.
The GripGo, Wipe New and the Pocket Hose claim to save you time and money, but do they work? James Root is the Auto Tech Lead at Best Buy. We compared the GripGo to the Dynex Bicycle and Car Mount. Both
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
Monday, May 20 2013 10:11 PM EDT2013-05-21 02:11:57 GMT
The American Cancer Society is inviting you to lunch! A 100th Birthday celebration will be held Wednesday, May 22 at Carrabba's Italian Grill ® in Columbus Park Crossing. Seating is between 11:00am and
Tickets are $20 (Carrabba's giving $15 back to the American Cancer Society) and can be purchased in advance by calling the American Cancer Society office at 706-324-4595.
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.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:47 PM EDT2013-05-22 01:47:25 GMT
Seventh-seeded Alabama scored three times in the eighth inning en route to a 6-3 win over the 10th-seeded Auburn Tigers in the first round of the Southeastern Conference Baseball Tournament on Tuesday
Seventh-seeded Alabama scored three times in the eighth inning en route to a 6-3 win over the 10th-seeded Auburn Tigers in the first round of the Southeastern Conference Baseball Tournament on Tuesday afternoon from the Hoover Met.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:11 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:11:57 GMT
Troup County was on the road again in the playoffs on Monday. They took on Redan in Stone Mountain, the same team that knocked off Columbus. Game one against the Raiders started off well. The Tigers
Troup County split their state semifinal series with Redan. They will play on Tuesday in the final game of the series.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:06 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:06:05 GMT
University of Georgia head baseball coach David Perno has resigned his position effective immediately according to an announcement Monday by UGA Director of Athletics Greg McGarity. Perno served 17 years
University of Georgia head baseball coach David Perno has resigned his position effective immediately according to an announcement Monday by UGA Director of Athletics Greg McGarity.
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.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:06 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:06:16 GMT
ATLANTA (AP) - Gov. Nathan Deal says he believes in the right of atheist groups to donate literature for use in cabins and lodges in Georgia's state parks just as Bibles are allowed. Deal said Tuesday
Governor Nathan Deal says he respects the rights of atheists to place their literature in Georgia park lodge rooms.
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.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:46 PM EDT2013-05-22 01:46:59 GMT
DALTON, Ga. (AP) - Sheriff's officials in northwest Georgia say a 2-month-old baby has died after her mother accidentally pinned her to a wall. Whitfield County sheriff's Capt. Rick Swiney tells the Dalton
A Dalton, Ga. woman accidentally killed her two-month old baby with her minivan.
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
U.S. officials say they have identified five men they believe might be behind the attack on the diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, last year. The officials say they have enough evidence to justify seizing them...
The U.S. has identified five men who might be responsible for the attack on the diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, last year, and has enough evidence to justify seizing them by military force as suspected terrorists,...
The Senate Judiciary Committee hopes to nail down an elusive compromise on high-tech visas and may punt a controversy over gay marriage to the full Senate as it makes final drafting decisions on immigration...
Far-reaching legislation that grants a chance at citizenship to millions of immigrants living illegally in the United States cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee on a solid bipartisan vote Tuesday night after supporters...
Rescue crews are working through the night after a monstrous tornado barreled through the Oklahoma City suburbs, demolishing an elementary school and reducing homes to piles of splintered wood.
Helmeted rescue workers raced Tuesday to complete the search for survivors and the dead in the Oklahoma City suburb where a mammoth tornado destroyed countless homes, cleared lots down to bare red earth and claimed 24 lives,...
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
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.
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
