Columbus GA

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Two railroad crossings in Columbus will close next week for track maintenance, according to officials. The closures may require drivers to detour and could change commute plans on those days. Double Churches Road closure. On Tuesday, Oct. 27, Norfolk Southern will close the railroad crossing on...

The Muscogee County School District is changing its magnet school application process ahead of the 2027-2028 school year. Christine Hull, MCSD executive director of secondary learning, spoke about the new process during the Oct. 13 Muscogee County School Board work session. The new application process will involve an online magnet school application , which opens Nov. 16 and closes Feb 5. Twenty of the 56 MCSD schools are magnet schools, including seven elementary schools, four middle schools, s

Suspect booked in Muscogee County Jail for stealing USPS van A suspect wanted for stealing a USPS van in Columbus has been booked in the Muscogee County Jail. Nicole Marie Schuler was arrested in Coweta County after law enforcement using the Real Time Crime Center tracked the stolen van to a location there. The Columbus Police Department responded to the area…

Smiths Station High School has had a rough football season as far as wins and losses. The Panthers are 1-8 heading into their season finale Oct. 23 at Auburn. But one of their bright spots has been a dynamic duo at running back. Senior running backs Trevon Kee and Luke Sexton are averaging more than 100 yards rushing per game — each — this season in Alabama’s largest classification . “It’s great and especially with the offense that we run to have two guys that can go at any time,” SSHS head foot

Nicole Schuler faces felony theft charges after allegedly stealing a mail truck in Columbus and fleeing to Coweta County.

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a missing 17-year-old boy. Christopher Smith Jr. was last seen on Morris Road on Oct. 21, around 4:30 p.m. The case was reported the same day. Description. Smith is described as 5 feet 8...

Georgia has spent approximately $165.7 million on its Medicaid work requirement program, but only 18,527 people were actively enrolled after three years, according to new findings from the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute. The report also found that 43% of people who enrolled in the program between July 2023 and June 2026 subsequently lost their coverage.

Items voted on by the Phenix City Council on Oct. 20, 2026, included infrastructure contracts, public safety grants, purchasing agreements, and a proclamation recognizing local breast cancer awareness efforts. Council voted to accept a low bid from Ben B. Gordy Construction Company, Inc. for $2,395,000 to construct additions and renovations...

Chris Lucas ran for two touchdowns, Lavasco Williams added a third, and the Russell County defense held Percy Julian scoreless until the final minutes as the Warriors beat the Phoenix 20-8 last Thursday night in Montgomery. Russell County (6-3, 4-2 Class 5A, Region 2) took control from the opening kickoff....

David Lewis, superintendent of the Muscogee County School District, is a finalist to be the 2027 Georgia Superintendent of the Year. Lewis, Kenneth Dyer of Dougherty County, Craig Lockhart of Valdosta and Mychele Rhodes of McDuffie County are the finalists selected by the Georgia School Superintendents Association. The GSSA announced the finalists in a graphic on its website . Although no news release has been issued, the Ledger-Enquirer’s reporting during Lewis’ 13 years as MCSD superintendent