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Sumter County Schools to host teacher job fair
SUMTER COUNTY, Ga. (WTVM) - On Saturday, March 25, Sumter County Schools will host a teacher job fair. The job fair event will last from 10 a.m. until 1p.m. Sumter County Schools will offer certified training positions in early childhood education, middle grades education and high school education. The job fair event will be held the Sumter County High School Ignite College and Career Academy.… → Read More
Boy Scouts to honor Columbus mayor at annual award event
Boy Scouts to honor Columbus Mayor at annual award event → Read More
Traffic stop results in Auburn man arrested, narcotics and stolen firearm found
Traffic stop results in arrest of Auburn man, narcotics and stolen firearm found → Read More
Auburn man arrested on felony gun warrant
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - On February 28, Auburn Police officers arrested Kimosolona Gatewante Floyd, on a felony warrant. The felony warrant detailed for certain persons forbidden to possess a pistol. The arrest stems from a traffic stop on February 27. During the stop, officers recovered a firearm, which led to Floyd being arrested for obstructing government operations. According to authorities,… → Read More
16 charged in 112-count indictment in Americus
AMERICUS, Ga. (WTVM) – Sixteen individuals are facing federal bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. The charges comes from their participation in a stolen mail scheme around South Georgia and Florida. The fraud and stolen mail scheme amounts to more than $165,000. According to the United States Department of Justice, a federal indictment was returned on February 15. The federal indictment… → Read More
Shots fired at LakeBottom Park, authorities seek answers
Shots fired at LakeBottom Park, authorities seek answers → Read More
Ruben Street assault injuries one, suspects unknown in Friday shooting
Ruben Street assault injuries one, suspects unknown in Friday shooting → Read More
Columbus law enforcement anticipates high crime weekend
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - According to the Columbus Police Department, reports of apparent gang initiations will occur, this week. Officials say, these gang initiations will take place, within Columbus. The Columbus Police Department encourages the public to be vigilant and aware of your surroundings . Copyright 2023 WTVM. All rights reserved. → Read More
AAMU annual bus tour to visit several East Alabama schools
AAMU annual bus tour to visit several East Alabama schools → Read More
Barbour County authorities seize drugs during traffic stop
Barbour County authorities seize drugs during traffic stop → Read More
Crossdarin replacement project to cause road closure in Lee County
Crossdarin replacement project to cause road closure in Lee County → Read More
Authorities searching for missing Alabama man
LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WTVM) -The Lee County Sheriffs Office is attempting to locate Andrew Braxton “Brad” Matusevich, of Smiths, Alabama. The 43 year old, left his residence and was last seen on February 15, in the 300 block of Lee Road. Andrew Matusevich is about 5 foot 9 and weighs approximately 143 pounds. Matusevich was last seen wearing jeans and a puffy blue jacket. Anyone with informtion on… → Read More
Residental fire claims the life of a LaGrange man
ATLANTA, Ga. (WTVM) - Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced today that a February 18th home fire, resulted in the fatality of a 44-year-old man. The residential fire occurred on Poplar Circle. On February 18, witnesses reported seeing a fire emerging from the right side of the structure and called 911. Fire crews from Troup County and the City of LaGrange located the… → Read More
Auburn University hosts annual Tiger Giving Day
Auburn University’s annual Tiger Giving Day to raise funds for student projects → Read More
AlaTrade, Liberty Learning Foundation graduates 650 super citizens of Phenix City
AlaTrade, Liberty Learning Foundation graduates 650 super citizens of Phenix City → Read More
Russell County School District to host inaugural recruitment fair
Russell County School District to host inaugural recruitment fair → Read More
GBI to investigate death of Troup County Inmate
The inmate is identified as Richard P. Lindamood. Richard Lindamood was 60 years of age and a native of LaGrange. → Read More
Keep Columbus Beautiful hosts annual Arbor Day celebration
Keep Columbus Beautiful hosts annual Arbor Day celebration → Read More
City of Opelika to host MLK Outreach Day to raise awareness on gun violence
City of Opelika to host MLK Outreach Day to raise awareness on gun violence → Read More
LaGrange Mardi Gras Parade set for this weekend
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The good times are set to roll today, for the 7th annual Krewe of Mask Mardi Gras Parade, in Lagrange. This year the organization has a few new floats like a new animated dinosaur and has live musical entertainment in store. People attending should expect to collect beads, doubloons, and other throws. One of the parades organizers says the parade gets bigger and better… → Read More