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Missing elderly woman found safe

Submitted by WTVM Web Staff on Thursday, May 16th, 3:20 pm
Sue McCown

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM)- The elderly woman reported missing Wednesday afternoon has been found safe.

Sue McCown, 87, had been missing since 11:30 a.m. Wednesday and was found later that evening. She was last seen around Morningside Drive and Weems Road.

The Columbus Police Department would like to thank everyone for their assistance.

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The Fresh Market serves up cupcakes for a cause

Submitted by Courtney Smith on Thursday, May 16th, 12:02 pm
The Fresh Market serves up cupcakes for a cause

The Fresh Market stores nationwide will host a cupcake decorating event this Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Customers will be able to purchase and decorate a delicious cupcake from The Fresh Market’s in-store bakeries for a donation of $3. The Fresh Market will donate 100 percent of the money raised to No Kid Hungry to support its efforts to end childhood hunger in America by connecting kids in need with nutritious food and teaching their families how to cook healthy, affordable meals.

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Pets of the Day: May 14

Submitted by WTVM Web Staff on Thursday, May 16th, 8:47 am
Tag 107

(WTVM)- We're pleased to report
five of the pets we showcased last week were adopted or placed in rescue
groups. Three cats are still available, and it's urgent they find a home soon.  

Here's a look at this week's pets that are in need of your help:

Tag 107 is a female
adult brown Labrador mix. This sweet girl would love to go home with you!

Tag 222 is an adult male
grey cat. He's already neutered and will be the perfect addition to any family.

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Powerball Jackpot lottery drawing tonight, 3rd largest of all time

Submitted by WTVM Web Staff on Thursday, May 16th, 1:16 am

(WTVM)- People throughout Georgia are getting ready to test their luck.

The Powerball Jackpot drawing is tonight and the prize is $360 million, making it the third largest Powerball Jackpot of all time.

After Powerball ticket prices doubled last year, and more states began participating, the jackpots have been exponentially growing.

It has rolled over nearly a dozen times making this drawing close to a $230 million cash value after taxes. 

Odds of winning are slim -- about a one in 175 million chance.

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Georgia top 10 state for dog bites

Submitted by WTVM Web Staff on Wednesday, May 15th, 11:47 pm
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(WTVM)- State Farm Georgia dog bite claims top $3 million for 2012

Just like people, dogs have their good days and bad days but for the 4.7 million dog bite victims each year, a dogs' bad day can result in serious injury or even death. 

In 2012, State Farm® had 3,670 dog bite claims and paid more than $108 million as a result of dog bites. This is a slight decrease compared to the number of dog bite claims in 2011 (3,750 claims) and a slight decrease in the amount paid as a result of dog bite claims in 2011 ($109 million). 

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Grandmother fears for child's safety if programs are combined

Submitted by WTVM Web Staff on Wednesday, May 15th, 10:57 pm

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM)-

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No criminal charges sought against Columbus police officer who shot, killed innocent man

Submitted by WTVM Web Staff on Wednesday, May 15th, 9:41 pm

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM)- A Muscogee County grand jury came to a decision Tuesday afternoon in a 2011 case where two men were gunned down by a Columbus police officer after a bank robbery.

Officer Vincent Lockhart Jr. testified along with several witnesses about the tragic day he fired into a black, two door pick-up truck killing two men.

After a nearly five hours of testimony, the grand jury exonerated Officer Vincent Lockhart Jr. of any criminal wrongdoing.

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