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Offshore bookies set betting lines on Phenix City’s 12-year-old Little League star. Alabama’s gambling...

The Phenix City squad led by 12-year-old Kinley Rasmus from the Little League World Series captured the hearts of the entire country, but it also led to some illegal betting. As Rasmus helped the team make a run, she broke Mo’ne Davis’ Little League World Series record for most hits by a girl and matched Davis’ record
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Pedestrian killed in crash involving vehicle near Macon Road

COLUMBUS, Ga.(WRBL) — A 33-year-old woman has died following a pedestrian vs. vehicle crash that occurred near Macon Road early Monday morning. According to the Columbus Police Department, officers were on the 1300 block of Macon Road eastbound in Upatoi. Officials confirmed that one person was deceased at the scene. E
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Farmers market seeks help identifying flower theft suspect

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A local farmers market is asking for help identifying a man accused of stealing $1,000 worth of flowers in broad daylight. Napier’s Midtown Market, located on Wynnton Road, sells farm fresh fruit, vegetables and plants. Market owners said a man came to the front of...
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Police: Teen planned violent attack against Opelika High School

Police: Teen planned violent attack against Opelika High School On Monday, August 31, 2026, the Opelika Police Department arrested 18-year-old Jacob Scott Howell of Opelika, AL, charging him with making a terrorist threat, first-degree, following an investigation into a planned violent attack against Opelik
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Columbus nonprofit packs ‘suitcase’ health care for Uganda trip

“The Soul of My Footprint” packs 32 bags of shoes, hygiene items and school supplies for free clinic in Jinja.
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History made, champions crowned Sunday in South Williamsport

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, PA(WBRE/WYOU)— While the calendar may say there is still three weeks remaining, for those in Central Pennsylvania the end of the summer solstice can be always marked by the last pitch thrown at Lamade Stadium. “It’s crazy, it’s like unreal. Who thought that we would’ve make it this far. We definitel
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Gospel star Brent Jones brings weekend finale concert to Phenix City

After two days of workshops, the award-winning artist packs Nichols Chapel A.M.E. Church for a live performance.
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Pedestrian struck and killed in Upatoi

Pedestrian struck and killed in Upatoi A pedestrian was struck and killed in Upatoi early Monday August 31, 2026. Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan said the 33-year-old victim was pronounced dead on the scene. The woman's identity is being withheld pending the notification of next of kin the coroner said.
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Fire crews working to extinguish house fire in Smiths Station

Smiths Station and Salem fire crews are working to put out a structure fire Sunday afternoon. The fire is taking place at a single-story home on Lee Road 213 near Lee Road 482. Smiths Station Fire and Rescue, Salem Volunteer Fire Department and Lee County Sherif’s Office are on the...
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Columbus cat colony divides entire community

Columbus cat colony divides entire community An East Columbus cat colony has managed to divide the entire community this week. The cat controversy erupted after Tuesday's city council meeting which featured eight residents from the Georgetown subdivision led by Carlton Brantley. Speaking up for one of his n

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