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Pets of the Day: May 16

Tag 359

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM)- To the world, you may be just a person, but to a
rescued pet, you are their world.  Here
is a look at today's pets at Columbus Animal Care and Control that are in
desperate need of your help.

Tag 359 is an adult female
mixed breed dog. This black, white, and brown girl is ready to come home with
you.

Tag 396 is an adult
domesticated cat with medium-length grey fur. This lovely lady can't wait to
snuggle up next to her new owners!

Be There: MCSD helps military children transition

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM)- Oftentimes when we think about our military, we think about the soldiers making a huge sacrifice: the deployments, the many moves, the separations and the heartfelt homecomings.

What we sometimes forget about is their children who have to pick up and go to another school.

Northside High School in Columbus has 300 military students--- the largest population in the Muscogee County School District.

Ft. Benning’s Col. Johnson relinquishes command

FORT BENNING, GA (WTVM)- The Sledgehammer Brigade at Fort Benning is getting ready for a big change.

Commander of the 3rd Brigade Colonel Johnnie Johnson Jr. is getting ready to relinquish his command.

He took some time to speak with us about his time at Fort Benning and how bittersweet this transition will be.

Col. Johnson tells us he is proud of his soldiers, and no matter what changes they face, he is sure they will be successful.

He also says the continuous support from the community is something he appreciates and will miss.

Georgia top 10 state for dog bites

(Photo source: MGN Online/U.S. Army)

(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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Combat wounded World War II veteran honored at Fort Benning

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM)- A veteran wounded in World War II was honored this weekend at Fort Benning for helping defend the Chinese against Japan.  

The Marine Corps League presented 92-year-old James E. Lett with the China War Memorial Medal for his service in the Pacific.

Lett joined the Marines when he was only 15 years old.  He spent his 16th birthday in Guadalcanal.

Lett said he paid a wino $5 to pretend to be his father and sign release forms.

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

(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.

Sgt. 1st Class Donald Wilson laid to rest

Sgt. 1st Class Donald Wilson

(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.