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BREAKING UPDATE: Columbus police release surveillance photos of SunTrust bank robbery suspect. Do you recognize this man? >>>
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WOW! VA woman falls through apartment floor after she says maintenance requests went ignored
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Columbus church posts 4th of July message
Britt David is known for its 'Cash God inside how bah dah' church sign>>>
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Albany, GA couple throws Thanksgiving wedding at grocery store - and there's a sweet reason why >>>
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Put your happy face on! The first trailer of "Joker" featuring Joaquin Phoenix plays Arthur Fleck, a failed stand-up comedian who is driven insane, according to iMDB.
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"This amount of cocaine could kill millions — MILLIONS — of people," U.S. Attorney William McSwain said of the $1 billion worth of cocaine seized.
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TRAGIC: 4-year-old shot in stomach in KS road rage incident. Police say after one vehicle cut off another, one of the drivers fired two shots into an SUV carrying two adults and six children, leaving a 4-year-old boy critically injured.>>>
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A group of approximately 50 people were within 10 feet of the bison for at least 20 minutes Monday before the animal ran at the group. She has since been released from the hospital.
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2 nuns, who worked as nurse practitioners, were found dead Thursday morning in Mississippi:
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PUMP THE BRAKES: Officers across Georgia and Alabama are cracking down on speeders this week with Operation Southern Shield. Last year, 12,469 speeding citations over the seven-day period in Georgia alone.>>>
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Memorial created to honor Columbus teen hit by car, killed early Sunday >>>
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Friends and family gathered to honor Anthony Moore.
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BREAKING NEWS: Georgia Governor Nathan Deal signs campus carry bill
More details >>>
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Sorry, Muscogee County School students. Schools will start on time on Wednesday.
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Woman denies having cocaine in her purse. "I don't know anything about any cocaine. It's a windy day. It must have flown through the window and into my purse.”>>>
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Former Front Porch of the South building to become trampoline park
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The verdict late Friday in the deadly shooting of 17-year-old Antwon Rose II angered his family and civic leaders and prompted hundreds of people to gather in protest Saturday afternoon.
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Today we celebrate our favorite red heads:
@ewhitewtvm
&
@Paul_Stockman
on National Love Your Red Hair Day!
Tweet the red head you love.
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Sick Phenix City boy successfully undergoes surgery
More on Austin Deckard, who met Cam Newton earlier this week:
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Former Miss Alabama suspended from TV station after calling Dallas shooter a 'martyr' >>>>
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@erikka2ks08
Hi!!! Such a wonderful thing that they could be there!! Can we get your permission to use this video for our newscasts and online!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEE! Help us wish a very happy birthday to our very own Dee Armstrong! 🎉🎈🎂🎉🎈🎂
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Northside High softball player signs with University of North Carolina
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In tribute to
#Prince
, we changed the color table of our radar for the 11 PM forecast
#PrinceRIP
via
@wtvmweather
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JUST IN: Central High School Red Devils win state championship 52-7 | CONGRATS! >>
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Authorities say 21-year old-Jaylin Williams was the victim of the fatal shooting that happened last night near Boxwood Blvd.
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He died in his sleep with “his right hand over his heart,” his youngest daughter said in a statement.
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Sen. Ossoff is pushing to strengthen resources for fire safety across the state. The senator is looking to pass the Bipartisan Fire Grants and Safety Act.
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A Central High School student is heading to Yale University soon. Davornne Lindo told
@TonySloanWTVM
she was completely taken by surprise when she found out she'd been granted a full ride!>>>
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Good news! The two missing children have been found safe; 1 person is in custody
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#AllTheFeels
: A soldier returned home to Columbus to surprise his son! More beginning at 5p on NL9.
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Fallen soldier 1st Lt. Weston Lee heads to hometown for memorial
Thank you for your service and sacrifice Lt. Lee.
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AWESOME STORY: 11-year-old Eufaula boy uses birthday for a worthy cause--- Instead of asking for presents, 11-year-old Jonivan Edwards asked his friends to donate items to be given to those in need for the holidays.
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Police say 23-year-old JaMarcus Bridges was last seen leaving his employer, Aludyne, in Columbus on Feb. 19.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Help us wish a very happy birthday to our very own Barbara Gauthier WTVM! 🎂🎈🎉🎂🎈🎉
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Dog ate my underwear! Inside Edition tonight at 7p/6c on WTVM News Leader 9.
http://t.co/zlrQ97H2UZ
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Senator Ossoff secured commitment from a Biden Administration official to solve mail delivery delays in the Chattahoochee Valley.
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Democrats and Trump trade blame as shutdown slogs into 2nd weekend >>>
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HOW COOL IS THIS?!
Former President Jimmy Carter shakes hands with passengers on Atlanta flight bound for D.C. >>>
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SO COOL! Billy Corgan visits downtown Columbus' Ride On Smoothie & Juice Bar>>>
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CONGRATS! Columbus High's Derek Huell was overjoyed after finding out he was accepted to Harvard University!
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Georgia’s Senator Jon Ossoff was recently in Columbus hosting a ribbon cutting for his new consultation office in the Fountain City.
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ICYMI: A Hardaway High School senior couldn't make it to his graduation ceremony last night because he was hospitalized at Piedmont Columbus Regional, so school administrators brought graduation to him!>>>
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UPDATE: 19-year-old Corbin Simpson and a former MCSD teacher, 41-year-old Lashonda Brown are heading into surgery as Corbin will be donating his kidney to Brown. Our thoughts and prayers are with them this morning!>>>
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CONGRATS! Shaw High School's Jacqueline Kent chosen as youth correspondent at media conference in Washington, D.C. >>
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On Saturday, Columbus Lowe’s employees will load up two trucks full of supplies such as tarps, generators, wheelbarrows, and trashbags. They plan to give the donations to tornado victims at the Talbot County Chamber of Commerce
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Happy Birthday! Former President Barack Obama turns 58 years old today 🎈🎉
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We can't wait for the Sports Overtime Game of the Week between Auburn and Central. The winner advances to the AHSAA 7A Title Game!
Go Red Devils, or Go Tigers? Enjoy this hype video and let us know who you're cheering for on Friday.
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.
@GarySinise
, .
@GarySiniseFound
& the Lt. Dan Band to perform
@the_USO
concert for Ft Benning military families
http://t.co/3KgxtyksH1
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ICYMI: Opposing team's fans chant Lord's Prayer after loudspeaker prayer banned in Lee County, AL
More details >>>
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Judge overturns conviction of 'Making a Murderer' subject Brendan Dassey >>>
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HEARTWARMING: Phenix City man, 19, to donate kidney to former MCSD teacher >>
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.
@WTVMBarbara
spoke w/
@MsVivicaFox
& talked empowerment, girl power &
@realDonaldTrump
- we'll have more @ 6p
#NL9
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Governor Brian Kemp is declaring a state of emergency due to the 40-year-high inflation.
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Help us wish a very happy birthday to our friend and co-worker, Sharifa Jackson!
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19-year-old Aniah Blanchard was last seen in Auburn, Ala. nearly one week ago. If you've seen Aniah or have information on her whereabouts or disappearance, contact Auburn police at 334-501-3140 or the anonymous tip line at 334-246-1391.
FULL STORY:
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CONGRATULATIONS, KINKADE FAMILY!: News Leader 9's Chief Meteorologist Derek Kinkade and his wife, Taylor, welcomed baby Carter into the world yesterday!>>>
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An area college basketball player hosted a basketball camp in his friend’s honor at his former school.
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While the Marquette County Sheriff’s Office does not typically release information about suicides, this information is being shared with permission from the parents of 17-year-old Jordan John DeMay, WLUC reported.
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26-year-old Darian Hall died from complications from the September 7 shooting, making this a “delayed homicide,” according to Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan.
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GOOD NEWS: Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones confirmed Friday afternoon that Evelyn Vadie Sides has been located and is safe.
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NFL rule allows Commissioner Roger Goodell to reverse outcome of Saints-Rams game. The Commissioner could either send the Saints to the Super Bowl or require a rematch against the Rams. >>>
What do you think? Should the Saints get a second shot?
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BREAKING UPDATE: 27-year-old man charged in gruesome quadruple murder at Elizabeth Canty Apartments in Columbus. >>>
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Ciera Walker earned the prestigious honor of being named valedictorian at Hardaway High School in Columbus. She was surprised with a parade Tuesday to celebrate her accomplishments.
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TN lawmakers want Bible courses in schools. Would you support this idea in Georgia or Alabama?
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Help us congratulate the Kinetic Credit Union Scholar Athlete of the Week - Fredrick D. Davis Jr.
Nominate a high school athlete and they could be next week's winner>
#kineticCU
#KineticScholarAthlete
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@kelssseyharmon
hi! May we have permission to use your photo of your sweet pawpaw for a web story? Let us know - thank you!
#welovepawpaw
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INCREDIBLE STORY: Bicyclist rescues stray dog hit by a car in Columbus>>>
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“He has the biggest heart out there and so much love to give,” the shelter said.
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THANK YOU! Doctors, nurses, and anyone in the health care field, we want to let you know how much we appreciate you in the days and weeks ahead!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHERYL! Help us wish a very happy birthday to our very own
@cherylreneewtvm
! 🎉🎈🎂 🎉🎈🎂
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HEARTWARMING: A Columbus senior couldn't make it to his graduation ceremony last night because he was hospitalized at Piedmont Columbus Regional, so school administrators brought graduation to him!>>>
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One woman who rose to internet fame for thanking God after the storm is now thanking God for something new.
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Chick-fil-A awards scholarship to team member in Columbus | CONGRATS Hannah Wheelis! >>
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CELEBRITY SIGHTING: Mark Wahlberg took a break from filming his new movie in Atlanta to visit with troops and their families for a little bit yesterday.>>>
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41 charged in TBI human trafficking sting operation in Nashville
MORE DETAILS>>>
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Auburn soldier surprises son after two years overseas. Sgt. Rubin wasn't expected to be home until Mar. 2020, but his son was more than happy to have him home early! ♥
FULL STORY >>>
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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Chuck Leonard is celebrating 37 years as part of the News Leader 9 family!
Help us congratulate Chuck!
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Family, friends speak after Phenix City teen shot, killed days before he was set to go off to college
STORY >>>
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A bomb threat was reported at the Columbus Government Center Thursday.
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CONGRATS! Morehouse graduate becomes mayor of Alabama's largest city
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1st rain in 43 days in the Chattahoochee Valley. Beautiful sight
@WTVM
@wtvmweather
#GAwx
#ALwx
(Photo credit:
@ShawnWTVM9
)
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Luke Bryan, Phillip Phillips, Cole Swindell to play storm benefit concert for SWGA >>>
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