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Pine Mountain Man Shot, In Critical Condition After Road Rage Incident

A Pine Mountain man is in critical but stable condition at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika following an apparent road rage shooting incident last week that left another man dead.

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Homecoming Royalty

New Royalty Crowned at HCHS, as the Homecoming Court was announced with representatives from all grades taking their place on the field at halftime Friday night.

Mahlon Tyler Jones pleads guilty to charges – sentenced to 30 years

Superior Court of Houston County sentences Mahlon Tyler Jones to 30 years, with the first 18 to be in prison.

Wreaths Across America

A group of volunteers is urging, encouraging, imploring the Houston County community to donate to Wreaths Across America.

DPH Measles investigation identifies potential public exposures

Georgia Department of Public Health warns of potential measle exposure.

Board of Education Working Toward Audit

The Meriwether County Board of Education is preparing for their next audit. Work is underway on the Board’s fiscal year 2026 financial statements as officials prepare for the next state audit.

County Setting Rules to Control Battery Energy Storage Systems

The Talbot County Board of Commissioners are working to make safety a priority when it comes to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). During the board’s meeting held on Monday Oct. 5, the commissioners discusses how to address the wheres and hows for such systems.

A sense of ‘duty’

The Georgia Board of Public Safety named a stretch of highway in honor of murdered Florida State Patrolman Charles Campbell during their meeting Wednesday.

Harris County Airport To Host Open House Oct. 24th

The Harris County Airport, located in Pine Mountain, will host its annual open house on Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This free event will feature free airplane rides, antique cars, inflatables, airplane displays, and much more.

SR 41 BRIDGE REOPENS

After more than nine years, a closed railroad bridge has reopened.

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