http:///news/breaking_news/index.xml News, sports and entertainment from Ledger-Enquirer.com en-us Copyright 2008 Ledger-Enquirer.com Breaking News 60 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:41:20 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys support@Ledger-Enquirer.com http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/528485.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/528485.html Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:05 EST St. James CME Church, 380 Northstar Drive, has its Children Clothes giveaway 10 a.m.-noon Saturday. The giveaway is the first and third Saturday of each month. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/528484.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/528484.html Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:06 EST Credit-card processor TSYS said Monday its joint-venture partner in China has signed a contract with the Asian nation’s No. 5 lender. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/528483.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/528483.html Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:03 EST The Phenix City-Russell County Chamber of Commerce will hold a series of networking events during the month of December. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/528469.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/528469.html Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:43 EST Columbus attorney Alonza Whitaker has been tapped as the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit’s next chief assistant district attorney. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/528458.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/528458.html Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:03 EST The bright orbs of Venus and Jupiter look close enough to be eyes; the crescent moon seems to smile. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/528419.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/528419.html Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:58 EST Folks who want to get their float, troupe or band into the Columbus and Phenix City Christmas parade have until 5 p.m. Friday to put in their application. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/528345.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/528345.html Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:26 EST Columbus State will add four sports for the fall 2009, university officials announced Monday afternoon. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/528322.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/528322.html Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:28 EST GREENSBORO, N.C. — A pair of freshmen who aren’t playing like newcomers are two of the Atlantic Coast Conference’s players of the week. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/528263.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/528263.html Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:18 EST The Lee County Board of Education will have a meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. CST. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/528189.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/528189.html Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:41 EST Columbus hot spot Aqua Nightclub has closed its doors "for good," according to a blog post on the venue's MySpace page. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/528184.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/528184.html Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:34 EST Columbus residents were jousting for First Avenue parking spaces and lining up inside the city Government Center’s east wing today to pay their final property tax bill of the year. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/528124.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/528124.html Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:28 EST Alabama Gov. Bob Riley is in Athens, Ala., this morning for a ribbon cutting ceremony on a $1 million industrial access road for Steelcase. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/528105.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/528105.html Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:15 EST The 2008 World AIDS Day program, “Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise” is tonight at the Davidson Student Auditorium on the Columbus State University campus. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/528098.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/528098.html Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:05 EST The 2009 SEC Celebrity Golf Classic will be June 14-15 at the Green Island Country Club. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/528097.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/528097.html Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:03 EST "The Gospel According to Scrooge" is 7 p.m. Friday, 7 p.m. Saturday and 6 p.m. Sunday at First Assembly of God, 3777 U.S. 431 North, Phenix City. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/528088.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/528088.html Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:50 EST Communities in Schools of Troup County is holding a community roundtable on Wednesday. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/528083.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/528083.html Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:40 EST By Larry Gierer http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/527328.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/527328.html Sun, 30 Nov 2008 17:56 EST Jim Martin made a brief appearance in Columbus Sunday afternoon during a multi-city campaign swing through Georgia in his bid to unseat U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/527161.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/527161.html Sun, 30 Nov 2008 13:57 EST Heaping piles of rubble, brick, concrete and twisted metal are about all that's left of several buildings at the former Riverview Apartments in Phenix City that are being demolished. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/526194.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/526194.html Sun, 30 Nov 2008 07:10 EST Many dodged rain showers today in quest of the perfect Christmas gift. Others yelled at television sets, trying to spur their favorite SEC team to victory. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/522722.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/522722.html Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:39 EST The Columbus State University Alumni Association hosts an alumni open house and cocktail buffet at 5:30-8 p.m. Dec. 2 in the Coca-Cola Space Science Center, 701 Front Ave. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/522540.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/522540.html Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:52 EST The night before Thanksgiving is often considered the biggest party night of the year, and local bars will try to win partiers' attention with a variety of promotions tonight. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/522414.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/522414.html Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:23 EST The 2008 World AIDS Day Program, STOP AIDS. Keep the Promise, will be at 6 p.m. Monday at the Davidson Student Auditorium, Columbus State University, 4225 University Ave. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/521425.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/521425.html Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:22 EST The Professional Bull Riders return to the Columbus Civic Center on Jan. 16-17. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/521519.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/521519.html Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:21 EST A Salem, Ala., woman and her 7-year-old daughter died Tuesday from injuries sustained in a Monday night crash on J.R. Allen parkway. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/521390.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/521390.html Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:51 EST If you have a donation for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, you can drop off the toys throughout December at the Columbus location of the Department of Driver Services, 8397 Macon Road between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/521087.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/521087.html Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:55 EST A Community Thanksgiving Service is 7 p.m. Wednesday at St. Luke United Methodist Church, 1104 Second Ave. The Rev. J.H. Flakes, pastor of Fourth Street Baptist Church, will preach. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/521042.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/521042.html Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:38 EST Crewmen with the City of Columbus facilities maintenance department erected the city's Christmas tree on the 1100 block of Broadway Tuesday. Mayor Jim Wetherington will light the tree, which is 47 feet to the top of the star, during the Broadway Holiday festivities on Friday, Dec. 5, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Santa Claus and entertainment from area high school and church choirs will be a part of the celebration. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/520921.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/520921.html Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:07 EST The Mobile, Ala.-based Southern rockers from the Wes Loper Band perform a free show tonight at the Shanty Shack, 4475 Warm Springs Road. Music starts at 8 p.m. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/519925.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/519925.html Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:01 EST The night before Thanksgiving generally means big business for local hot spots. Many bars have already planned special promotions to attract crowds. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/519892.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/519892.html Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:27 EST Local elections workers weren’t getting a big rush of voters casting ballots early in person Monday for Georgia’s three-race Dec. 2 runoff. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/519748.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/519748.html Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:18 EST The next One Columbus Race Relations Breakfast is 7:30 a.m. Wednesday at Ruth Ann's, 941 Veterans Parkway. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/519345.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/519345.html Sun, 23 Nov 2008 20:02 EST Author Juan Williams will speak at 7 p.m. Dec. 2 in the Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Road. He'll be part of the programming for "381 Days: The Montgomery Bus Boycott," the exhibit curated by the Smithsonian Institution. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/518479.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/518479.html Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:54 EST Two Columbus restaurant owners ended up in the hospital after a man tried to rob their business with a wrench. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/518475.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/518475.html Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:50 EST Shots were allegedly fired at three Columbus teens while they were hanging out at a local community center early Saturday. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/518466.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/518466.html Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:38 EST Columbus police arrested two Shaw High School students Friday after a knife and marijuana were found in one student’s car. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/518461.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/518461.html Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:34 EST A Circle K store manager was robbed Friday morning while on her way to the bank. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/518456.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/518456.html Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:30 EST An 85-year-old woman died in a Saturday morning fire at her Hatchechubbee, Ala., home. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/518391.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/518391.html Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:03 EST More than 800 people filled the Barnes & Noble bookstore in Columbus Saturday for an opportunity to have Glenn Beck sign copes of his new book, "The Christmas Sweater". http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/517872.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/517872.html Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:12 EST The weather forecasters at the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts are predicting snow flurries at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 5. That's the day winterfest2008 kicks off. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/517436.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/517436.html Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:12 EST The Rev. David Howle, pastor of Ladonia Baptist Church, is the speaker Tuesday at "Lunch With the Lord." http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/517381.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/517381.html Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:20 EST SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - A student has been wounded in a shooting at a residence hall at Savannah State University. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/517376.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/517376.html Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:24 EST The Bridges, a folk rock act recently featured in publications like CosmoGirl and Paste Magazine, perform at The Loft Saturday. Cover is $8 and the show starts at 9 p.m. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/517157.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/517157.html Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:56 EST Tenth Avenue North, along with Garrett Lee, will be in concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 5 at North Highland Assembly of God, 7300 Whittelsey Blvd. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/516356.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/516356.html Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:09 EST The rugby team from the U.S. Air Force defeated the Navy team 37-8 Thursday afternoon to win the 2008 Armed Forces Rugby Championship at Fort Benning's Stewart-Watson Field. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/516249.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/516249.html Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:17 EST Common, a Grammy-winning artist who has starred in films like "American Gangster," will appear tonight at Tabu Night Club in Columbus. Doors open at 9 p.m. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/516205.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/516205.html Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:14 EST Georgia’s unemployment rate surged to 7 percent in October — a 16-year high — the Georgia Department of Labor reported Thursday. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/516128.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/516128.html Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:48 EST A Community Thanksgiving Service is 7 p.m. Wednesday at St. Luke United Methodist Church, 2204 Second Ave. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/515453.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/515453.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:37 EST The Frank Ski Kids Foundation Youth Bowl V will hold playoff games on Dec. 6 and the championship game on Dec. 13 in Hallford Stadium in Decatur. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/515277.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/515277.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:19 EST The Bridge Church, 4311 Second Ave., will host the 2008 Columbus Faith Conference at 7 p.m. Dec. 3-5 with a special Business and Leadership Seminar at 10 a.m. Dec. 5. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/515030.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/515030.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:44 EST Entertainers compete in tonight's Rivertown Showdown at The Loft, 1032 Broadway. The weekly competition starts at 8 p.m. and lets audience members vote for their favorite performer. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/515061.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/515061.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:42 EST “It’s not the way we do things,” said Elder Bobby Harris, director of the House of Mercy. “We don’t have people standing on street corners asking for donations.” But men pretending to be from the Columbus homeless shelter have been doing just. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/513959.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/513959.html Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:03 EST State authorities say the cougar a Newnan, Ga., man killed Sunday near West Point Lake in Troup County had characteristics of an animal that had been held captive. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/513787.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/513787.html Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:33 EST Central Christian Church, 7775 Moon Road, is having its Annual Holiday Bake and Gift Sale 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/513687.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/513687.html Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:44 EST Connor Christian, a singer-songwriter from Atlanta, performs a free show tonight at the Shanty Shack, 4475 Warm Springs Road. Music starts at 8 p.m. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/513679.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/513679.html Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:30 EST Kingdom Faith Outreach Ministries, 1012 11th St. in Phenix City, is having an Empowerment Conference at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/513195.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/513195.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:19 EST Lil Wayne will headline a concert at 8:30 p.m. Dec. 31 in Philips Arena, 1 Philips Drive. Opening are Keyshia Cole, T-Pain and Gym Class Heroes. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/512605.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/512605.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:20 EST Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks NBA basketball team, has been charged with securities fraud by engaging in illegal insider trading, according to a complaint filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission today in federal court in Dallas. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/512598.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/512598.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:30 EST Friday and Saturday, Columbus State University's Campus Nerds will present NerdaCon, an annual event that includes anime, video games and other science fiction draws. It's free and open to the public. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/512563.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/512563.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:55 EST The deadline is Thursday to register for the annual Precept Christmas Luncheon featuring keynote speaker Kay Arthur. The luncheon is 11:30 a.m. Dec. 4 at the Columbus Convention & Trade Center. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/511996.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/511996.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:04 EST A man resting in his SUV early Sunday was awoken by gunmen, police said. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/511995.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/511995.html Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:24 EST A Saturday afternoon robbery left a Victory Drive liquor store without some of its earnings, police said. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/511862.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/511862.html Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:35 EST The armed men asked their target why he'd bring a knife to a gun fight — and then they ran away. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/511125.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/511125.html Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:05 EST A Friday evening fight has left two Columbus men shot and the alleged gunman in jail. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/511102.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/511102.html Sat, 15 Nov 2008 17:51 EST A Spectrum gas station in Columbus was robbed Saturday afternoon. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/511100.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/511100.html Sat, 15 Nov 2008 17:47 EST Police are looking for a man who robbed a Columbus convenience store at gunpoint Friday afternoon. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/511045.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/511045.html Sat, 15 Nov 2008 16:28 EST A 68-year-old Columbus man was robbed at gunpoint Friday while at a gas station. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/511038.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/511038.html Sat, 15 Nov 2008 16:12 EST The Georgia Bulldogs saved a 17-13 lead with two seconds left in the game when a Kodi Burns pass brushed off the fingertips of Tiger running back Ben Tate. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/510958.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/510958.html Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:08 EST The Auburn Tigers blocked a first quarter field goal attempt by Georgia, but missed a point after, as they trail the Bulldogs 7-6 at the end of the first half. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/510861.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/510861.html Sat, 15 Nov 2008 11:15 EST Tiger fans are slowly gathering to show support as their team prepares to host the University of Georgia Bulldogs at Jordan-Hare Stadium Saturday. The weather is perfect for fall ball, and the marching band is playing its way through the tailgaters. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/510316.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/510316.html Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:39 EST The U.S. government is poised to pump nearly $1 billion into Synovus Financial Corp. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/510310.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/510310.html Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:54 EST Columbus police said a man was shot about 8 p.m. on Enoch Drive. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/510248.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/510248.html Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:35 EST Chef Lee's Peking Restaurant, a longtime Columbus eatery, has brought home a culinary title from its homeland. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/510132.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/510132.html Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:13 EST A Facebook page created by a Columbus High School student is no longer under investigation by the U.S. Secret Service, a spokesperson with the organization said Friday. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/510094.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/510094.html Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:19 EST Susan Andrews, the superintendent of Harris County Schools , was selected as one of the three finalist candidates to be the next superintendent of the Muscogee County School District. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/510059.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/510059.html Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:33 EST Next Saturday's God Bless Fort Benning Day will include draws like live entertainment, carnival games and a pancake breakfast for soldiers, event organizers announced at a press conference today. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/509998.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/509998.html Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:30 EST Dothan police have arrested one suspect and are searching for a second suspect in Thursday's murder of 28-year-old Christopher Woods, of Dothan. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/509895.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/509895.html Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:11 EST The names of the three candidates for Muscogee County Schools superintendent will be announced today. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/509894.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/509894.html Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:16 EST It has been a record-breaking day of giving by TSYS employees today. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/509864.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/509864.html Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:49 EST Melissa Wilks danced excitedly as she was presented the keys to her new car. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/509849.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/509849.html Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:40 EST With today's ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the opening of a new Georgia Department of Corrections Day Reporting Center, Columbus will join the six Georgia communities with such a facility. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/509800.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/509800.html Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:55 EST A celebration of Native American Heritage Month on Fort Benning will take place Nov. 19 and include performances by American Indian dancers, singers and musicians. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/509745.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/509745.html Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:00 EST The Rev. Albert Suggs Jr. will celebrate his 14th anniversary as pastor of Parkwood Baptist Church at 3 p.m. Sunday. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/509710.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/509710.html Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:01 EST Police in LaGrange, Ga., have arrested Frederick Smith, 50, of LaGrange and Treslyn Smith, 39, of LaGrange and charged them with forgery in the first degree. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/509705.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/509705.html Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:53 EST The Columbus Cottonmouths return home Saturday night for a hockey game with the Twin City Cyclones, a team they beat 4-3 Thursday evening. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/509701.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/509701.html Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:48 EST Former Auburn athletic director David Housel will speak at the Jules Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University on Thursday at 5 p.m. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/509694.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/509694.html Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:40 EST Thursday morning a Valley, Ala., police officer was injured in an automobile accident. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/509085.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/509085.html Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:11 EST The two Valley, Ala. teens reported missing Monday are now home safe. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/509045.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/509045.html Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:42 EST Fort Benning offers plenty to do and see this weekend. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/508834.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaking_news/story/508834.html Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:56 EST The Impact Center, 1600 Blanchard Blvd., is giving away 40,000 pounds in groceries in an effort to assist families in the area.