Ledger-Enquirer.com: Local

'The Pajama Game' comes to the RiverCenter tonight

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:56 EST

Until its 2006 revival, “The Pajama Game” hadn’t been on Broadway or toured nationally since the 1950s.

Columbus opens Day Reporting Center as alternative for drug offenders

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:18 EST

Columbus recently joined a handful of Georgia communities that have embraced alternative correctional and drug treatment facilities called Day Reporting Centers.

Stephens steps down as Carver High coach, teacher

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:33 EST

Lucretius Delray Stephens, who was arrested on domestic violence charges earlier this year, has resigned from his position as a coach and teacher at Carver High School.

Sheriff Johnson wishes Darr 'the best of luck'

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:31 EST

A day after being defeated by John Darr in Tuesday's race for Muscogee County Sheriff, incumbent Ralph Johnson said he was disappointed by the outcome but proud of what he's achieved during his nine years in office.

Soldier pleads guilty in boy's death

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:28 EST

A Fort Benning soldier first charged with murder pleaded guilty Tuesday to voluntary manslaughter in the death of his 5-year-old stepson.

Superintendent finalists may be named soon

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:23 EST

The names of the three finalists vying to become the next superintendent of the Muscogee County School District could be released in the next 10 days.

Teen in Lumpkin case has felony background

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:16 EST

The 16-year-old allegedly shot by Frank Lumpkin III has been convicted of multiple felonies in Juvenile Court and hasn't been in school for three years, Lumpkin's attorney said Wednesday. The teen is charged with theft by receiving stolen property — a charge stemming from the theft of Lumpkin's Lincoln Navigator. The charge got him a $35,000 bond Tuesday from Juvenile Court Judge Wayne Jernigan Sr.

Police link man to theft of Lumpkin's gun

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:13 EST

Police have linked a 51-year-old Columbus man to last month's theft of a gun from Frank Lumpkin III's truck as well as more than 60 automobile break-ins.

Children's Miracle Network radiothon starts today

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:06 EST

It is a GE Omni Giraffe Bed. It features an incubator and radiant warmer in a mobile unit that allows doctors to work with patients in a neonatal intensive care unit without moving sick babies from bed to bed. Its unique large, rotating mattress gives doctors better access to their tiny patients. An integrated cassette tray allows X-rays to be taken right there.

The Landings begins its Christmas season tonight

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:36 EST

It's the beginning of November, the election is over and Halloween is but a memory. It's time to start thinking about Christmas. The Landings on Airport Thruway is not wasting any time.

Politicians and community leaders honor George Ford

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 08:54 EST

A day after the nation elected its first black president in Barack Obama, mourners gathered Wednesday in Columbus to remember George Washington Ford Jr., a man who blazed political trails for many blacks.

Manhunt locks down Benning

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 08:47 EST

In an effort to capture a man suspected of robbing a Macon Road bank Wednesday then fleeing onto Fort Benning, area law enforcement agencies searched homes and blocked off streets on post.

Slater wins district attorney race; McBride takes Superior Court race

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:11 EST

Editor's note: Election numbers for the district attorney and Superior Court judge races were incorrect in Wednesday's paper because of a counting error. The latest numbers from the Georgia Secretary of State's Web site appear below.

Bishop, Westmoreland win re-election

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:17 EST

The two congressmen who represent Columbus appear to be on their way to commanding victories.

Sheriff Jolley on way to re-election

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:11 EST

Harris County Sheriff Mike Jolley appeared headed to victory Tuesday in his Tuesday bid for re-election, but with 7,217 early, advance and absentee ballots still to be counted late Tuesday night, the contest still was not decided.

Pugh defeats incumbent to take back District 2

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:08 EST

District 2: PUGH 55%, Cox 45% District 3: MeLemore 48%, Martin 52% District 6: DUDLEY 72%, WHITEHEAD 28%

Smyre fends off challenger for Georgia House seat

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:00 EST

In an election year in which a lot of people have talked about change, voters in Columbus for the 18th time voted to put Calvin Smyre in the Georgia General Assembly.

Seth Harp retains Georgia General Assembly office

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:52 EST

Republican State Sen. Seth Harp appears to have won re-election to the Georgia General Assembly.

Hugley-Green, Walker keep seats; Marvets new rep for Muscogee County School Board

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:38 EST

District 1: HUGLEY-GREEN 63%, WALKER 29%, SELDON 8%

Pierce keeps clerk office

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:29 EST

Democratic incumbent Linda Pierce has secured the office of Muscogee County clerk Clerk of Superior Court, beating Republican challenger Reba Rae by more than 26,000 votes.