Ahniaelyah Spraggs
WTVM News Leader 9
Columbus, GA, United States
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Muscogee Co. Sheriff breaks down weekend operation where dozens were arrested
The goal of the operation was to get as many guns, drugs and gang members off the streets. We talked to the Sheriff about why and how they did it. → Read More
East Alabama law enforcement agencies partnering to create gun task force
Auburn PD, Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Opelika PD and the Lee County DA's office will now be partnering. → Read More
Alabama woman suing after being arrested for failure to pay trash fee
A woman in East Alabama has filed a lawsuit after she and others - including an 82 year old woman - were arrested for failing to pay their trash bills. Tonight we talked to the woman’s attorney and the Mayor of Valley, where those arrests were made, about the legality of it all. → Read More
Genealogist who found Opelika Jane Doe’s parents breaks down process
After the case went cold for nearly 11 years, Thursday, we finally learned her name -- Amore Wiggins and the name of the man accused of her murder, her father Lamar Vickerstaff Jr. → Read More
Gun permits no longer required in Georgia and Alabama on January 1
But, without the additional revenue generated from permit fees, some sheriffs in Alabama are worried. → Read More
Local dance community, Southern Union State Community College remember ‘tWitch’ as teacher, student
The Columbus dance community is mourning the loss of a nationally known performer who died in an apparent suicide. → Read More
Harris Co. teacher at center of sexual battery case involving minor
Jim Steel is 69 years old. According to his LinkedIn, a social media platform for professionals, he’s taught at Harris County High since 2018. → Read More
Chambers Co. Schools host public event for input on high schools merging
Now to East Alabama, where two public schools in Chambers County are one step closer to merging into one facility. → Read More
Columbus Police investigating fatal Friday night shooting
Columbus Police are investigating a shooting in East Columbus. → Read More
Columbus man facing fish trafficking charges sentenced to probation
We have new details on a case involving a Columbus businessman charged with fish trafficking in Mobile, Alabama. → Read More
Domestic violence cases increasing in Georgia and Alabama
Experts say many victims are often afraid or embarrassed to report they’ve been abused. But, as these forms of abuse often turn deadly, they encourage more people to speak up before it’s too late. → Read More
Troup Co. schools discuss adding metal detectors at some schools
Troup County Schools are discussing adding metal detectors to their middle and high schools. → Read More
Loan, grant applications submitted to reopen only Cuthbert hospital
Financial trouble caused Southwest Georgia Regional Medical Center to close its doors when the pandemic hit. → Read More
Lee County sheriff’s deputy injured in shooting returns to work
In an exclusive interview with News Leader 9, Tyron Ponds discusses his nine-month journey to recovery. → Read More
Property manager of Opelika business destroyed in fire ‘heartbroken’
Two businesses in Opelika are destroyed during an overnight structure fire downtown. → Read More
‘I’m at the mercy of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’: Autopsy delays impacting Muscogee County morgue
While violent crime is down lately in the Fountain City, officials say the county morgue is still overflowing. Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan says the problem is leading to delays with autopsy results. → Read More
Friends and family honor Lee County Coroner Bill Harris during memorial service
Many say Harris was extremely passionate about his job. His dedication and big heart are why many say they’ll miss this man who impacted a lot of lives. → Read More
Friends and family honor Lee County Coroner Bill Harris during memorial service
Many say Harris was extremely passionate about his job. His dedication and big heart are why many say they’ll miss this man who impacted a lot of lives. → Read More
How Georgia parents can prevent hot car deaths
As a Columbus family comes to grips with the tragic loss of their three-year-old boy, News Leader 9 is digging deeper into this nationwide problem of kids dying in hot cars. → Read More
Heat safety tips for outside workers
Summer is officially here and these triple digit temperatures are having an effect on our workforce. → Read More