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McKoon backs bill that would cap lobbyist gifts at...
Georgia Sen. Josh McKoon of Columbus has begun the Senate push for ethics reform that Republican state Rep. Tommy Smith of Nicholls already kicked off in the House.
Illegal immigrant charged after truck runs over...
A man Columbus police say has been in the country illegally for 16 years was charged Saturday after his truck ran over his infant daughter in their driveway, seriously injuring her.
55-year-old man dies in 5-car wreck on Buena Vista...
A 55-year-old man died and seven people were hurt Saturday after a five-vehicle wreck at Buena Vista and Floyd roads, Columbus police said.
Insurance company sues Michael A. Eddings in real...
The wife of embattled real estate attorney Michael A. Eddings admitted last fall to a pattern of dubious financial transactions that have landed his Columbus law firm in hot water, according to new court documents.
Columbus adoptive mom pleads not guilty in...
Police seized a baby-changing table with splinters of wood damage during an investigation in the death of 20-month-old Alexis Long, a police detective testified in Columbus Recorder’s Court on Saturday.
Frozen yogurt business starting to heat up
In the dead of winter, albeit with warmer-than-normal temperatures, a cold war of sorts appears to be shaping up in the Columbus market.
Columbus police: Parents charged in baby’s...
Columbus police have charged Jennifer Long with murder and Timothy Long with second-degree cruelty to children in the death of 20-month-old Alexis Long, who died Tuesday in Atlanta.
Running Ranger who left Columbus now 100 miles...
A Fort Benning Ranger who left the military Jan. 3 and embarked on a 565-mile run home to Indianapolis was 100 miles from his destination Wednesday.
RICHARD HYATT: Increase in sex crimes...
A 44-year-old Muscogee County middle school special education teacher resigns after being charged with having sex with a 14-year-old student.
Columbus police may finally get $2.5M computer...
The city of Columbus finally may have the money to buy a $2.5 million law-enforcement tool police have wanted for decades.
Columbus Councilors question $5.9 million plan to...
Some Columbus Councilors questioned a request Tuesday for a mid-year increase in spending to kick-start a long-range vehicle replacement plan that would address an aging city fleet.
Yancy Craft, 41-year-old pediatrician, pleads...
An Arkansas pediatrician arrested in Columbus last fall pleaded guilty Tuesday to federal child pornography charges.
Chuck Williams: Ewell Bell, 69, is the last of his...
In 1992, nobody told Ewell Bell he would be the last textile worker standing in downtown Columbus.
Auto theft only major crime to increase in...
Columbus crime statistics for last year show crime declined in all major categories except auto theft, which had an increase of 42 thefts over the 1,007 recorded in 2010.

Neighbor says Rene Barrios was in SUV that ran over his infant daughter
A man whose SUV rolled over his infant daughter in their driveway Saturday afternoon pleaded for his release Monday in Columbus Recorder’s Court.
Columbus homeowner who shot would-be burglar...
Sgt. 1st Class Eddie Waiters, who lives on Woodland Drive, said he shot 47-year-old Melvin Jones as Jones reached through a broken window by the home’s front door.
Construction pushes forward at St. Francis...
Work on the $110 million renovation and construction project at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus is well under way and headed toward an August 2013 completion.
Muscogee County judge enjoins public tree cutting...
Columbus has won at least a temporary victory in its lawsuit to keep billboard companies from cutting trees on the public right-of-way.
Merle Haggard concert at Columbus Civic Center...
Tonight’s Merle Haggard concert at the Columbus Civic Center has been canceled, according to promoter Mike Blackwell.
Grand jury dismisses assault charges against...
An aggravated assault charge against Columbus attorney Shevon Thomas was dismissed Tuesday by a Muscogee County grand jury, court officials said.
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School in south...
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, a south Columbus institution for more than 50 years, is facing closure at the end of the current school term, according to those fighting to keep the school open.
Mayor Pro-Tem Evelyn Turner Pugh receives MLK Jr....
Columbus Mayor Pro-Tem Evelyn Turner Pugh said getting awards is not the reason she has been involved in public service for much of her life. Still, being named the recipient of the Martin Luther King Jr. “Unity” Award Monday morning brought her to tears.
Columbus Council proposes fining residents $100...
Columbus Council is considering an ordinance that would levy a $100 fine for pet owners who adopt from the city’s animal shelter and do not get their animal spayed or neutered.
Richard Hyatt: Nolan Murrah Jr. leaves legacy in...
Nolan Murrah Jr. protected the words of the Columbus Charter as if they were his very own, cherishing even the tiniest of punctuation marks.
Two men convicted in 2005 death reindicted
Ineffective legal council and a possible error by a judge has put two men back where they started -- receiving grand jury indictments for a fatal shooting in Columbus of which they were convicted in 2005.
Former firefighter gets three years probation in...
A former Columbus fire lieutenant charged last summer with carrying a backpack full of prescription pills has pleaded guilty to possession of Oxycodone and avoided prison time.
Memorial set for Fort Benning soldier killed in...
A memorial has been set for Pfc. Steven James Williams, a Fort Benning soldier who died early Saturday after his motorcycle collided with an SUV on Macon Road in Columbus.
Columbus Council proposes putting vote on Sunday...
Columbus Council voted Tuesday to move a proposed referendum on Sunday alcohol sales from the July 31 primary ballot to the Nov. 6 General Election, ostensibly to get greater voter participation in the decision.
Columbus Council pushes back possible vote on...
If a Columbus Council decision stands, the earliest Muscogee County voters could decide whether or not to approve Sunday alcohol sales will be in November.
Columbus State University adding more student...
Last fall, as it was preparing for a new semester and an influx of students, Columbus State University found it had a major problem -- not enough housing to meet demand.
Chinese delegation gets tour of city
A group of 28 Chinese citizens are touring Columbus as part of the University of Georgia exchange program that City Manager Isaiah Hugley took part in last year.
Woman pleads not guilty to shooting neighbor
Columbus police say Linda Jean Bular shot her 70-year-old neighbor five times Saturday night, chasing him around a mailbox with a gun after he told her he didn’t want to talk to her.
Man sentenced to 2 years in prison for hitting...
Facing a maximum of 20 years if convicted of hitting a Columbus officer, Gary Sanders chose to plead guilty Monday to aggravated battery on a police officer and was sentenced to two years in prison.
Sunday sales back before Columbus Council for...
Columbus Council will revisit the issue of allowing the public to vote on Sunday package alcohol sales at this morning’s 9 a.m. meeting.
Police: Woman arrested for shooting 70-year-old...
A 70-year-old man was shot in the back and shoulder Saturday night by a neighbor who now faces assault and weapon charges, Columbus police said.
Pre-K cuts, childhood obesity top concerns at...
When Georgia cut $54 million from the pre-kindergarten program last year to trim the state’s $18.3 billion budget, the Downtown Elementary School in Columbus lost its family resource coordinator who kept track of students.
Columbus area Alabama, LSU fans ready for BCS...
Football fans of Louisiana State University and the University of Alabama don’t agree on much. But this week, they agree the two best college teams in the country will be playing for the Bowl Championship Series national championship Monday night in New Orleans.
Six from Columbus area make list of ‘100 Most...
There’s an Army general and a U.S. congressman on Georgia Trend’s annual list of “100 Most Influential Georgians.”
Stewart Community Home to honor missionary the...
The Rev. Dr. Sandra McCann will be honored at the Stewart Community Home’s annual fund-raising event Tuesday night at the Cunningham Center for Leadership Development on the campus of Columbus State University.

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