Columbus State Explodes for Nine Runs to Even Series
ROME, Ga. — The Columbus State University Athletics softball team dropped a 9-7 decision to Shorter University in game one of Friday's double-headers at Alto Park Softball Complex. Columbus State out-hit Shorter 14-8 and erased a four-run deficit with a four-run fifth inning, but could not overcome the early deficit.
Columbus police are investigating a shooting that left one person in critical condition
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — One person is hospitalized and in critical condition after a shooting incident occurred early Saturday morning in Columbus. According to the Columbus Police Department, the incident happened in the 5100 block of Kingsberry St. No suspects have been identified. CDP’s Violent Crimes Unit is...
Del Taco exploring plans to reopen Columbus, Phenix City locations
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Just days after two local Del Taco restaurants closed abruptly, the company says efforts are underway to reopen them. The locations on Hamilton Road in Columbus and Highway 280 in Phenix City closed Tuesday. A spokesperson for the company says the shutdowns are tied to ongoing bankruptcy...
1 hurt in Saturday morning Columbus shooting
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus police have confirmed one person was injured following an early morning shooting. According to police, officers responded to the incident in the 5100 block of Kingsberry Street, a residential area off Floyd Road, shortly before 5:30 a.m. Saturday. No further details surrounding this...
Smiths Station High School lifts heightened awareness after safety situation
SMITHS STATION, Ala. (WTVM) - Smiths Station High School has lifted a “heightened awareness” status that was initiated after a situation requiring safety protocol, according to the school and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. All students and staff were safe and accounted for throughout the incident, the...
Multiple Smiths Station schools placed on heightened awareness following threat; now returning to normal...
Multiple Smiths Station schools are on heightened awareness Friday afternoon. The extra security protocol was issued for Smiths Station High School, East Smiths Station High School, and Smiths Station Junior High School, around 11:57 a.m. central standard time. Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones says the protocol was...
Celebrating 28 Days of Black Excellence. Past and Present: Primus E. King
Throughout the month of February, The Courier Eco Latino honors Black History Month by spotlighting one local African American leaderor organization—past or present—each day. The series features trailblazers, educators, entrepreneurs, artists, advocates, and unsung heroes whose contributions have helped shape the...
This Stunning Tulip Festival Just 1.5 Hours From Atlanta Boasts 90,000+ Beautiful Blooms, An...
Spring is just around the corner, and we’re already getting excited for all the flower fields and beautiful nature happenings! Fields of Grace’s amazing Tulip Festival is this March, boasting tens of thousands of vibrantly colored tulips! Keep scrolling for all the details. What can festival goers expect...
Alabama man waives preliminary hearing in aggravated animal cruelty case
OPELIKA, Ala. (WRBL) — A 65-year-old Lee County man charged with 16 felony counts of aggravated animal cruelty waived his right to a preliminary hearing Tuesday. Mose Washington Jr., 65, of Opelika, appeared in court February 18 for a docket call. During the hearing, Washington waived his right to a preliminary...
Columbus man accused of killing sister of his ex-girlfriend in Phenix City ordered held...
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) — A Russell County judge has ordered a Columbus man held in custody without bond for the Feb. 15 murder of a Phenix City woman. Willie James Davis Jr., 51, is facing a murder charge in the shooting death of 52-year-old Continaer Evans. She was identified as Continaer Robinson, her maiden...

















