March 12, 2010

Update: Rad Kutz Shooting

Phenix City police are still investigating a double murder at Rad Kutz barber shop.


March 08, 2010

Russell County Hosts Homicide Investigation Seminar

    Local law enforcement officers are attending a three-day conference in Phenix City aimed at honing their skills in homicide investigations.


March 02, 2010

Lawsuit Pending Against Phenix City for Ripping Roof Off House

The Phenix City attorney Jimmy Graham says that the owner was given ample notice.

Phenix City Reinstates Economic Development Dept. After 4-Year Absence

Now those interested in adding to Phenix City’s business scene should go straight to the department under the city manager’s office, according to councilor Max Wilkes.


February 24, 2010

High Power Bills in Phenix City

Our newsroom has received several phone calls and emails about what we can do to help with unusually high power bills this winter. If you’ve seen a spike in your power bill lately, you’re not alone.


February 16, 2010

Archery Program Push in Phenix City

Phenix City Council members heard a presentation Tuesday about what the unique sport could do for the area.


February 12, 2010

Rumors Abound About Bridge Closures

Bridges expected to ice later; officials advise caution

Funeral for Phenix City grandfather, grandson found in shared home

A neighbor who grew up knowing both men recalls their friendship.


February 11, 2010

Former Alabama Gov. John Patterson weighs in on gambling debate

John Patterson tells the story of his father’s 1954 assassination in Phenix City.  Albert Patterson was gunned down outside his office just seventeen days after winning the democratic primary for attorney general. Patterson ran on the platform of cleaning up Phenix City, then known as “Sin City.“


February 10, 2010

Police say no evidence of third victim in barber shop shooting

Witnesses told police there was a third victim in the shooting, but police say area hospitals haven’t received anyone else from the crime scene.


February 09, 2010

Remember When: Drive-in Movies

    There was a time when going to the movies meant never getting out of your car.


February 08, 2010

Some indications of carbon monoxide poisoning in deaths of Phenix City grandfather, grandson

Preliminary autopsy reports are pending, but Russell County coroner Arthur Sumbry says the cause may be carbon monoxide poisoning.


February 03, 2010

No sign of homicide in deaths of grandfather and grandson, police say

Autopsy results will be revealed in a few days, says Russell County Coroner Arthur Sumbry.


February 02, 2010

Remember When: Soap Box Derby

    Mid-July summer days in Columbus were the backdrop for the annual Soap Box Derby that drew thousands of spectators to the Fountain City. 


January 26, 2010

Remember When: Jim Cannon’s Photo Gallery

    If nostalgia is what you crave, a trip to Jim Cannon’s CVS Pharmacy in Phenix City is just what the doctor ordered.

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