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4-star WR Jaden Upshaw out of Lee County commits to Texas A&M.

Lee County’s healthcare scene is buzzing with new openings this week — from animal care to hospital imaging. If you’re looking to grow your career in a caring environment, these roles are worth a look.

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — An unusually warm pattern will grip north Georgia through Saturday, with temperatures climbing well above normal and potentially breaking daily records. A ridge of high pressure will keep Georgia locked in warm, dry conditions through the end of the week. High temperatures Thursday...

LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - One person is dead after an officer involved shooting in Lee County Wednesday evening. Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones told WSFA the shooting happened around 5:34 p.m. while officers were serving a rape warrant at a residence in the 900 block of county road 188 in Loachapoka.

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia institutions is meeting this week in Columbus. And Columbus State University is rolling out the red carpet. The last time the Board of Regents held a monthly meeting at Columbus State University was in 2007. A lot has changed, and the […]

A sweeping multi-agency crackdown on crime in Russell County and Phenix City has led to dozens of arrests and the seizure of large quantities of illegal drugs, underscoring what authorities describe as an escalating fight against narcotics trafficking along the Alabama-Georgia border. The initiative, known as “Operation Safe Streets,” brought...

On Monday, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Piedmont Columbus Regional, and LifeLink Foundation posthumously honored retired Army Sgt. 1st Class and Deputy Kevin Hagberg as Piedmont’s “First Friday Hero” for his military and community service, as well as his final act of organ donation. The ceremony took place at the Lee County Sheriff's Office in Opelika, and his wife, Jennifer Hagberg, accepted the award...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Haskins Foundation, founded in 1971, has announced the creation of the Haskins Women’s Intercollegiate that will be played at the Country Club of Columbus on Oct. 12-13, 2026. Haskins Foundation says the field consists of 13 Division 1 programs highlighted by three current top 10 teams including: According to Haskins […]

Temperatures are expected to rise to near 90 degrees by Friday, before a front brings cooler temperatures and possible showers on Sunday.

Local residents should prepare for a notable increase in their monthly utility costs as Phenix City moves away from its long-standing reputation as a low-cost outlier in the region. Following the adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-03, the City Council has set in motion a two-phase plan to overhaul water and...