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Woman charged after deadly Dale County shooting
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - A Dothan woman faces murder charges related to a shooting late Thursday during which a man was shot several times. Dale County Jail records show that officers booked 25-year-old Mary Jackson several hours later. 30-year-old Terrance Lewis, Jr. of Troy died in the gunfire, Dale County...
Georgia Lands Federal Funds to Get the Lead Out of School Water
Georgia will receive $1.15 million in federal funds to help schools and child-care centers reduce lead in drinking water. The Georgia funding is part of a $26 million allocation nationwide by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which will be used by 55 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories. “The science is clear: There is no safe level of exposure to lead,” said Bruno Pigott, the EPA’s acting assistant...
Georgia makes a splash at the Democratic National Convention
Vice President Kamala Harris has officially accepted her party’s historic nomination for president. Atlanta may have missed out on hosting the Democratic National Convention this year, but the city’s culture was prominently on display. In this week’s episode of “Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast,” reporters Sam Gringlas...
Board of Regents approves 2025 USG health care plans, premiums
The Board of Regents approved the 2025 University System of Georgia (USG) healthcare plans and premiums for active employees and pre-65 retirees at its Aug. 14 meeting. The Board also approved funding for the Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for retirees 65 and older. The USG continues to experience increasing costs...
Columbus police seek help in finding missing woman
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Authorities in Columbus are looking for a missing woman. According to Columbus police, 61-year-old Diane Blakely was last seen around 11 p.m. on Aug. 17 near the 8400 block of Veterans Parkway. Her disappearance was reported to police three days later. It is unclear what clothing items she was wearing, but police say she may have had on light brown sneakers.
Columbus man pleads guilty to firearm, drug charge in federal court
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM)—A Columbus resident entered a guilty plea after being found to have a stolen pistol with a high-capacity magazine and illegal drugs. 38-year-old Joseph Taylor pleaded guilty to one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime on Aug. 20. He faces...
62nd Heritage Bowl: Fans gear up amid tighten security measures
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Fans of Carver and Spencer high schools are confident their teams will take home the trophy, but of course, only one team will leave the stadium with bragging rights Friday night!. Tailgating, bands, and good ole rivalry fun! The 62nd Heritage Bowl is almost here! The...
'He was a son to us' | Byron family looking for answers after dog dies in hot RV
After her 'Chief' overheated in an RV, she is urging people to be more careful with their pets during the summer. She was traveling to Ohio with her husband in their camper to visit their grandkids. They say they left the generator running, but they came back to find their dog unresponsive.
New Gatewood High School opens for educational business
EATONTON — Out with the old — as in about six large trailers, some of which were on the grounds for almost two decades — and in with a brand new high school building. That’s how Gatewood welcomed the 2024-25 school year Friday. There’s a great...
Phased restoration of Soperton’s recreational facilities begins with $250,000 check
SOPERTON, Ga. (WGXA) - The City of Soperton has plans to remodel its old recreation center, located on Ball Park Road, thanks to a $250,000 check the Department of Natural Recourses presented to the city on Monday. John Koon, Mayor of Soperton, says he's hopes to bring new life to...
Tom Reilly’s XP-82 Twin Mustang Returns on The Market
One of the most extraordinary warbirds in the skies today, the prototype North American XP-82 Twin Mustang, meticulously restored by Tom Reilly, is now available again for purchase through Platinum Fighter Sales. This aircraft, serial number 44-83887, is one of only five surviving P-82 Twin Mustangs and the sole flying example in civilian hands. The long-awaited moment for aviation enthusiasts arrived on January 28th, 2019, when the XP-82 completed its first “official” post-restoration flight in Douglas, Georgia. Warbird pilot Ray Fowler skillfully guided the dual-seat, dual-fuselage fighter down the runway as its two Merlin engines powered counter-rotating propellers, lifting the aircraft into the sky. (Read here).
Unclaimed Baggage clothing to take the stage at Mrs. America Pageant
A Scottsboro woman competing in the 2024 Mrs. America Pageant is hoping to help others see the beauty in wearing second-hand clothing, and she’s shining a national spotlight on a popular Alabama business in the process. Hannah Seymour of Scottsboro will represent Alabama in this year’s Mrs. America Pageant...
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