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CHS students protest and petition over principal's reassignment

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM)- Columbus High School's principal has been reassigned after school officials say he showed clips of a comedian's stand-up special to faculty members. Students aren't happy about the decision and organized a protest Wednesday morning.

The orderly protest began in the parking lot and moved into the auditorium. They were there to voice their concerns on Dr. Crumbs' reassignment. The students have started a petition and expect to send it to the superintendent and school board.  

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School officials: Rumors of sexual pictures passed around, no reports filed

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM)- The Muscogee County School District tells News Leader 9 they have heard reports about sexual pictures of teachers being passed around at Spencer High School.  As of right now, a formal complaint or report has not been filed.

"The initial report was that it was students and teachers that may have received some pictures. But at this time I cannot confirm that because it is still under investigation," said Valerie Fuller, spokesperson for Muscogee County School District.

Apartment office burglarized of tools and manager's glasses

COLUMBUS, GA - An apartment complex off Cusseta Rd. was robbed of thousands of dollars worth of tools, as well as the manager's glasses.

The manager of Country Village Apartments opened the office Monday morning and found that almost $2,000 worth of property was stolen. 

Free Country For a Cause Music Fest Saturday, April 21

From Our Lady of Rose Hill Ministries

COLUMBUS, GA - Nashville recording artist and Columbus, GA native son, GEORGIA CLAY will be coming home to perform in the Country For A Cause Music Fest (and Pickle Jar Round UP) on Saturday, April 21, 2012 from 7-10 p.m. 

The Stephen Sebastian Band will open the performance. The  performance will take place on the Outdoor Stage, 1100 Block of Broadway.  100% of profits go to provide services for the local poor and homeless population. 

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Man caught on tape stealing copper from church

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM)- Columbus police are searching for a thief stole up to $50 worth of copper from a unit at a church.

It happened just after 2 a.m. Monday morning.

A security video at Saint James Missionary Baptist Church captured the thief walks from the side parking lot around to the air conditioning unit and starts yanking lines of copper from the side of the building.

Pastor Ralph Huling says this is the second time in less than week that the church has had to replace this same unit.

Work scheduled on Victory Drive ramp to I-185 near Fort Benning

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM)- Crews
will be working on the guardrails on the Victory Drive ramp to I-185 northbound
near Fort Benning.

Tuesday and
Wednesday, one lane will be closed on Highway 27 in order for the contractor to
extend existing guardrails. It is part of the Columbus Gateway project.

Work is expected to begin at 9 a.m. and end at
3 p.m.

Motorists are advised to reduce speeds as they travel through this
construction work zone. Drivers should be aware that personnel and
equipment will be operating in close proximity to travel lanes.

Wynnbrook School's archery team qualifies for national competition

Wynnbrook School's archery team qualifies for national competition

COLUMBUS, GA - Congratulations to Wynnbrook Christian School's archery team! They qualified to compete in the National Archery in Schools Program at the national level.

Wynnbrook Christian School began their archery program in the 2010-2011 school year and took 24 students to the 2011 NASP Georgia State Tournament.  Of that group, 18 students were 4th-6th graders and considered an elementary division team; the remaining 6, 7th and 8th graders were allowed to shoot as individuals.  The elementary team finished 13th with a score of 2246, which did not qualify them to move on. One 7th grader, Branden Long, shot a 278 and secured 5th place individually in the boys middle school division, which allowed him to go on to the 2011 NASP National Tournament.