Columbus GA

Columbus, Ga. (WRBL)-The dangerous heat continues across the region Tuesday, with another day of near-record temperatures expected. We reached 100 degrees Monday, making it the hottest day of the year so far and just 2 degrees shy of the record high of 102. Tuesday will be slightly cooler, but 99 degrees will still be

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Columbus city officials are encouraging residents who need relief from the heat to visit Columbus Parks and Recreation facilities during normal business hours. According to Emergency Management officials, the National Weather Service is forecasting a prolonged period of extreme heat, with heat in

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Columbus Police and Columbus Fire & EMS responded to the Dillingham Street Bridge late Monday night, temporarily blocking the bridge as first responders focused their attention on the Chattahoochee River. Fire and EMS vehicles were positioned on the bridge, while first responders were seen lookin

Frantic search underway for missing East Alabama man A frantic search is underway for a missing East Alabama man. Fran Vancour left his home in Lee County Monday morning at 11:44 am and has not been seen since according to multiple reports. The 76-year-old man left his phone and identification at home and d

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus Parks and Recreation facilities will be open to the public amid extreme hot temperatures. Residents can visit these facilities Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. According to officials, there will be limited hours available on Saturday. People are encouraged to use these...

The University of Georgia Extension Peanut Team recognized Georgia’s top peanut producers last weekend at the annual Georgia Peanut Achievement Club meeting at Jekyll Island. Peanut farmers and farming operations were recognized from four different regions and presented plaques for their production accomplishments. Sco

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Several law enforcement officials were reported near Waverly Hall just after 5 p.m. Authorities, including the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), were at the scene located in the 9300 block of 208 Waverly Hall. So far, officials have not confirmed any details as to what they were doing at the

Phenix City Little League enjoying ‘once-in-a-lifetime experience’ The Phenix City Little League team representing the Southeast in the upcoming Little League World Series is in Williamsport, Pennsylvania "taking it all in, putting in the work, and enjoying every second of this once-in-a-lifetime experience

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A Columbus church will be giving away free gas on Saturday. The Holsey Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church will be at Speed Track gas station, located at 800 9th Avenue in Columbus, from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. According to representatives, the first 100 people will...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - We’ve had a lot of heat and humidity lately, but we’re going to turn it up a couple notches for the start of the workweek thanks to a strong ridge of high pressure. Temperatures should be a little more seasonable toward the end of the week and the week as rain chances climb a bit.