Phenix City Regional News

Public Safety Updates

• ⚡ Steam Mill Road Closure: A portion of Steam Mill Road near Buena Vista Road will close for construction beginning...

• Javantis Powell pleaded not guilty to aggravated assault and firearm charges in Columbus Recorder's Court Tuesday.
• March 6 incident: Argument in...

Leadership boost for Columbus housing: Laura Johnson appointed CEO effective immediately, stepping up from Chief Real Estate Officer.

• Proven...

• Park Crossing staple Hooters on Adams Farm Drive closes permanently this weekend
• Longtime go-to for chicken wings and brand fans
• Part of chain's...

Key resident concerns from March 8 Clean Energy Columbus town hall on Project Ruby in northeast Muscogee County:

• Massive power demand: Up to 900MW,...

Urgent public appeal: Columbus Police need help finding 48-year-old Marquette Walker, last seen Feb. 27 in the 500 block of Parkchester Drive wearing...

Think Smart Before You Start Spring Break – ALEA's campaign targets speeding, impaired driving, distractions, and seat belts on busy roads.

• Troopers...

Local pride alert: Russell County High students excelled at state events.

• JAG State Conference: Trophies in 4/6 events, including 1st place in LOVE...

Columbus road work alert – Steam Mill Road near Buena Vista Rd closes Friday, March 20 through Wednesday, March 25.

• Detour route: Fair Oaks Drive.
• Driver advisory: Use extra caution in the area.
• Questions? Contact Engineering Director Vance Beck.

• Critical issue: Rural residents face long ambulance trips to driveways and hospitals
• Many unaware until emergencies hit
• Proposed bill aims to save these services, potentially aiding response times

Phenix City and Russell County residents: Join the first community health event in Opelika, open across Lee, Macon, and Russell counties.

• Free...

Alabama House passes HB13 (Laken Riley Act), enabling sheriffs and police to form new agreements with ICE for immigration enforcement—distinct from...

• Community open house celebrated new Fire Station 5 in Midland, GA, where attendees met personnel and viewed equipment.
• Pratt & Whitney donated the...

2003 Phenix City Homicide: $15K Reward for Leads

• 🔥 Phenix City Police are offering a $15,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and...

• Family-friendly at Flewellyn Rec Center (8th St, 4-6 p.m.): games, kids' crafts, open to all
• Group party on Pedal Pub Broadway: pedal bike with drinks, ~$42/adult single; check social media
• Stream Savannah Parade live on WTVM app/website

Timeline of Phenix City bike-truck fatality:

• Crash details: 68-year-old Marcus Dwayne Fuller biking, struck by Chevrolet Silverado 2500 at...

Cold case revival: Family and Phenix City Police seek info on 2003 shooting death of Eric Nelams, 32-year-old Army veteran and father, killed in his...

Renewed call for justice in Phenix City PD's unsolved 2003 homicide of Army veteran Eric Nelams:

• Shot dead in carport at 2300 Level Court after 5:45...

Tragic collision at Sandfort and Dawson roads: A man in his 60s died after his bicycle was struck by a Chevrolet 2500 truck around 6 a.m. on March...

Phenix City Child Shooting Arrests

• 🔥 Youhan Jones Jr. Charged: Phenix City police arrested Youhan Jones Jr., the child's mother's boyfriend, on...