Alexis Thornton

2 weeks ago | wsfa.com | Alexis Thornton

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WTVM) - A man is behind bars in connection with a kidnapping incident, according to Phenix City police. Phenix City police chief George Staudinger said 36-year-old Michael Jones was arrested Monday and charged with kidnapping, a Class A felony following a domestic dispute. The situation resulted in a 4-5 hour standoff near Sweet Birch Drive in the Misty Forest Neighborhood, according to Staudinger.

1 month ago | walb.com | Macy Woodworth |Alexis Thornton

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - According to the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office, 19 suspects, including a Georgia politician, have been arrested in connection to a multi-agency human trafficking operation. “It takes a sick individual to want to take away a right that a child has - and the freedom and the safety and the comfort that a child has - to bring harm to these children,” said Muscogee County Sheriff Greg Countryman.

2 months ago | fox19.com | Josiah Berry |Alexis Thornton |Emily Van de Riet

MIDLAND, Ga. (WTVM/Gray News) – A father and son were killed by a falling tree while they were golfing in Georgia this weekend. According to Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan, the father and son died at Bull Creek Golf Course in Midland. The victims were identified as 58-year-old Matthew Terrell Collins Sr. and 29-year-old Matthew Terrell Collins Jr., both from Harris County. The coroner said when a storm hit the golf course, the victims took cover under a tree while in their golf cart.

2 months ago | wrdw.com | Josiah Berry |Alexis Thornton

MIDLAND, Ga. (WTVM) - A fallen tree has claimed the lives of a father and son at Bull Creek Golf Course in Midland. According to Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan, two people have died as a result of a tree falling on them. Buddy Bryan confirmed the two victims as 58-year-old Matthew Terrell Collins Sr. and 29-year-old Matthew Terrell Collins Jr. both from Harris County.

2 months ago | walb.com | Alexis Thornton |Josiah Berry

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Lila Mae Star, the owner of Columbus restaurant Royal Cafe and the grandmother of Kim Porter, has passed away. On Wednesday, April 2, Quincy Combs, son of Kim Porter, shared on his Instagram a picture of Starr with a statement confirming her passing. “She departed this life peacefully, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of love,” the statement said. Combs goes on to say “My heart is shattered.