Katrice Nolan
Reporter
As a native of Atlanta, Katrice Nolan is happy to be so close to home. Katrice is a graduate of Clark Atlanta University with a Bachelor’s Degree is Mass Communications & concentration in Radio/TV/Film.
Katrice has an extensive background in news with 18 years of professional experience at several stations across the southeast. She started her career at the #1 station in the country at WSB-TV in Atlanta, after training with some of the best journalists in the industry. Katrice branched out to start her on-air career at WTVY-TV in Dothan, Alabama. Katrice made history as the first anchor at WRGX-TV which is the stations NBC affiliate at WTVY-TV in Dothan. After four years as an anchor, she worked at WKRG-TV in Mobile as the Pensacola bureau reporter. From there, Katrice worked at an entertainment host for BLAB-TV in Pensacola where she hosted “Talk or the Town” - an entertainment show highlighting all unique and entertaining places in Pensacola. She took a break from broadcast news to do radio news broadcasting for WPNN and WJJN in Pensacola and Dothan, respectively. Katrice is happy to be part of the WTVM team and love covering the Chattahoochee Valley.
Katrice is married to James, a mother to Serenity Halo, and bonus mommy to Chenoa and Jamesia. In her spare time Katrice enjoys spending time with family and friends, trying new recipes, and binge watching comedies.
Katrice is also the director and owner of Onyx Dance Center in Dothan where she trains boys and girls ages 3-18 the art of dance. Katrice is also a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Incorporated.
“I didn’t know if someone had car jacked her, or what the problem, I know she had been gone for a while and that’s not usually like her or her style,” says Bobby James.
"...the more I stay out here, the more I’m afraid something is going to happen to me,” said Chelsea, who has been experiencing homelessness for the last 4 years in Columbus.
“The construction has impacted the business here,” says Nina an employee at a cell phone store on 13th Avenue.
It’s an emotional grueling job, but 911 Telecommunicators are trained in giving life saving advice to those who are facing an emergency.
Delivery delays from the United States Postal Service seem to be getting worse and some business owners in Columbus say its damaging their bottom line.
A veteran service center is relocating after outgrowing its old facility in LaGrange.
The one car accident claimed the lives of the 18-year old driver and 19-year old Shennan Darst and 20-year-old Riley Witt, who were all from Cummings, Georgia.
River Valley Regional Commission hopes a new survey will help narrow down a transportation system for residents.
A historical meeting for a religious organization will be held in Americus this week after 20 years of the conference meeting in Columbus.
Voters headed to the polls Tuesday and on the ballot in Harris county was more than the Presidential primary, voters decided on whether or not to continue with a special purpose local option sales tax or SPLOST.
“We’re seeing daylight, we are definitely making progress,” says Judge Gil McBride.
A Columbus woman accused of murdering her two-month-old child was denied bond on March 6.
50-year-old Edward Boyd’s parents own a very well-established business that’s been around for over 140 years.
A.J. McClung memorial stadium, built in the early 1900′s needs an upgrade.
“My car makes that popping noise, as I’m slowing down to even pulling over,” says Jermaine Hernandez.
The trial of the three suspects in a 2021 Columbus murder killing a 21-year-old man continues.
“Our country is a democracy built upon people having the right and the ability to engage in the voting process,” says State Representative Teddy Reese.
Elliot's Walk starting phase two of construction for affordable housing communities.
A Columbus courtroom erupted with emotion after a guilty verdict was read aloud in a deadly stabbing case. Five years after the murder, Darius Travick has been found guilty of felony murder and two counts of aggravated assault.
City leaders in Columbus meeting for the last two days to discuss some trouble areas and work towards solutions.
We were told a small portion of Aludyne machine will be closing by the middle of this year. The employees say while they were given notice, they are concerned they may be let go at any time.
The news was announced to some 200 employees about a month ago - and now employees are talking about being laid off.
“Once we fill those 32 positions, the chief is looking to go back to city council and ask for 52 additional positions to be reopened that are currently frozen,” says Corporal Andrew Phillips.
We’re digging deeper into recent audits of the City of Columbus’ Revenue Department, in an effort to get answers to questions surrounding two audits with very different findings.
Video you will only see it here on News Leader 9. According to our source it’s video of thousands of checks piling up in an office in the revenue division of the Columbus City Services Center.
It is cold outside, and last night’s weather might have prompted people to warm their cars up in the morning, leaving them unattended. However, police and mechanics say that’s not such a good idea.
The Coweta County Sheriff’s Office and Minx’s family will hold a visitation on Sunday, Jan. 7, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and a memorial service on the following day, starting at 11 a.m. All of the services will take place at Crossroads Church in Sharpsburg.
A Coweta County deputy is now dead after being hit by a police car in a high-speed chase late Wednesday night.
A special meeting for the Columbus city council is happening tomorrow. The announcement was shared on social media.
Ft. Moore hosted its annual tradition that helps soldiers who aren’t able to make it home for the holidays.
A service similar to Uber is rolling out for the Uptown Columbus area - just in time for the new year.
Reed is facing murder and a list of other serious charges in connection to the shooting death of 16 year old Dayton Willis.
A missing woman has been confirmed dead after her remains were found in Hatchechubbee, Alabama, confirmed the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. A Phenix City businessman now faces capital murder and other related charges in her disappearance and death.
The Russell County Sheriff’s Office confirms that a suspect has been arrested in this case.
Before you buy what’s needed for your Thanksgiving fast and holiday trip, there are a few tips to stay within your budget.
Vendors are setting up early for the annual Fountain City Classic. The football game is one of the largest rivalries dating back to 1924.
A 7-year-old in Columbus is dead after suffering complications from the flu, and her parents say other parents should pay attention to any symptoms if their child is sick.
A new death investigation has one family pleading for answers after a Facebook post led police to the Motel 6 on Victory Drive.
A Columbus man was shot and killed directly outside his home, and investigators are working to bring his case to a close.
Over 600 sex offenders are registered in Muscogee County, and according to the sheriff’s office that is a large number considering the size of our area.
The most recent mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine is the 565th shooting of the year, and a mother said that what’s concerning to her is that it can happen anywhere at any time.
A mother is pleading with the public after her daughter’s 2020 murder has gone unsolved.
The family of a slain baseball coach in Columbus is asking area law enforcement to re-evaluate its policies on chasing suspects.
A Columbus mother faces kidnapping charges after police say she took her children from a north Columbus Burger King.
A woman accused of stealing thousands of dollars from a local nonprofit recently faced a Muscogee County judge.
18 countries, nearly two hundred athletes, two states, and two cities in the Chattahoochee Valley competed for the Kayak Freestyle World Championships. Some of the competitors were as young as 15 years old.
Columbus may soon have a new police chief after a recent city council meeting. The item to vote on the appointment of Interim Police Chief Stoney Mathis is on the agenda.
News Leader 9 learned more about a man shot and killed in a Columbus shooting on Rigdon Road, near 10th Street. The victim’s name is Elijah Farral.
An investigation is underway in southeast Columbus following a fatal shooting.
Debate over Columbus METRA services expansion is resurfacing after a presentation to the city council earlier this month from its director, Rosa Evans. The council wanted to expand to provide more services for those with disabilities while ensuring the service grows with the city.
