Local 11th graders build playground for students with special needs

Submitted by WTVM Web Staff on Saturday, May 18th, 12:23 am

PHENIX CITY, AL (WTVM)- A group of eleventh graders from Central High School spent their free time in a productive way.

On Friday, they finished building a playground for students with special needs at Phenix City Elementary School.

When this project began, the elementary school only had one handicapped swing, which was broken.

Now, the swing is fixed and two new swings were installed along with other accessible playground equipment.

We had a chance to speak with one student who had a big part in this project.

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Beer shoplifter pepper-sprays Piggly Wiggly employees

Submitted by WTVM Web Staff on Thursday, May 16th, 11:53 am

Victoria Owens, 52 source: Phenix City Police

PHENIX CITY, AL (WTVM)- Police say a woman walked into a Ladonia Piggly Wiggly with a plan to get free beer.

But as she soon found out, the plan was doomed to fail, and the situation quickly got out of control.

News Leader Nine's Dante Renzulli first learned about this incident by checking the Neighborhood Watch Group on Facebook.

Police said this started out as a simple case of shoplifting beer- the kind you may expect from an underage minor- except the accused woman is 52-years-old.

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Alabama celebrates Prevention Week

Submitted by WTVM Web Staff on Wednesday, May 15th, 10:48 pm

(WTVM)- In a typical month, approximately 5.3 million Americans use a prescription pain reliever for non-medical reasons.

This is the type of statistic people around the nation, including the state of Alabama, are trying to bring awareness to during May's Prevention Week.

"Approximately one out of ten people are treated for some kind of emotional or mental illness each year so it's very important that people look how they are living their lives," explains Deborah Owen, Director of the Department of Psychiatric Medicine at the East Alabama Medical Center.

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Pets of the Day: May 9

Submitted by WTVM Web Staff on Saturday, May 11th, 3:03 am

(WTVM)- We're thrilled to report Columbus Animal Care and Control has
vastly improved their euthanasia rate from 80% in 2010 to 32% for the first
quarter of 2013. It's our goal to find homes for as many of these pets as
possible.

Here are just a few of the deserving animals that need your
help:

Tag 393 is a female Domestic Short Haired cat that is more
than ready to have a family of her own. She is sweet-natured and affectionate,
with a very warm personality.

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How to make sure your child is safe & secure in their car seat

Submitted by WTVM Web Staff on Thursday, May 9th, 2:45 am

(WTVM)- In light of the accident that claimed the life of a 15-month-old Columbus boy, we want to make sure
parents know how to properly secure a child in a car seat.

Car accident injuries are
the leading cause of death among children in the United States.

Child safety seats reduce the
risk of death in cars by 71 percent for infants and by 54 percent for toddlers
ages 1 to-4 years old.

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Sgt. 1st Class Donald Wilson laid to rest

Submitted by WTVM Web Staff on Thursday, May 9th, 2:07 am

(WTVM)- Funeral services for a murdered Fort Benning sergeant were held on Wednesday May 8.

Sergeant First Class Donald Wilson was found dead in a ditch on Monday April 29. Wilson's wife, Gloria and two other men have been arrested in connection with his death.

Gloria Wilson, Travis Leonard and Michael Tucker are all charged with murder.

The service took place at Pine Grove Baptist Church in Sylacauga, Alabama.

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Pets of the Day: May 7

Submitted by WTVM Web Staff on Wednesday, May 8th, 5:11 am

(WTVM)- Six of the pets we showcased from Columbus Animal Care and Control last week were adopted or rescued by outside groups. One dog and one cat are still available, and their rescue is urgent.

However, Animal Control has vastly improved their euthanasia rate from 80% in 2010 to 32% for the first quarter of 2013.

"Our goal is to reach the point that no adoptable animal is ever put down in Muscogee County," said Mayor Teresa Tomlinson. "Every adoptable animal needs a chance to find a forever home."

Here is a look at today's pets that need your help.

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