Lee County Schools receives national recognition for remarkable music education
LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WRBL) — Lee County Schools (LCS) has been recognized with the Best Communities for Music Education nomination from the NAMM Foundation for their continuous commitment to music education. According to the Lee County Board of Education, Lee County Schools is one of nine school districts in Alabama and one of two county […]
Miles Crossing senior residences opens in downtown Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Miles Crossing Senior Residences held its grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday in downtown Columbus. The community is designed for people 55 and up and allows seniors to live affordably in the city. After several years of discussion, blueprints and construction, Miles Crossing Senior Residences is...
Hazy start, sunny finish—rain returns this weekend
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good Thursday morning! We are waking up to a hazy and seasonable start, with temperatures hovering in the mid-50s. As the day goes on, those hazy conditions will gradually improve. Temperatures will climb into the 80s, and sunshine will take over, with just a few high clouds drifting by. It will […]
Columbus Rotary Clubs present check to Mercy Med
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Several Columbus-area Rotary Clubs gathered at Mercy Med on Thursday morning to present a check from their first partnered 5K. The Rotary Club of Columbus, the North Columbus Rotary Club and the Muscogee – Columbus Rotary Club presented a $35,806 check to MercyMed from donations from the seventh annual Run for […]
Crews extinguishing structure fire in Seale
Crews are extinguishing a structure fire in Seale. The fire was reported in the 100 block of Lato Road near Providence Church Road, in the Seale community of Russell County. Smoke could be seen coming from the residence, and several volunteer firefighters with different agencies – including Fort Mitchell, Uchee Creek and Seale – and Russell County deputies are on scene.
Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune to be impacted during Columbus mayoral debate
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — During the televised Columbus mayoral debate on Thursday, April 23, 2026, popular evening programming shows that typically run will be impacted. The evening programming of Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune, which typically air during the seven o’clock evening hour on CBS (Channel 3, Columbus), will be temporarily moved to 1:37 a.m. […]
Columbus police urge drivers to stay off phones during distracted driving awareness month
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Distracted driving is one of the fastest-growing traffic safety issues, according to the Georgia Department of Driver Services. Studies show in Georgia and Alabama, more than 100 people die each year because of distracted driving. As the nation marks April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month, officers...
Columbus area included in natural disaster declaration due to historic drought
Over 9.75 million acres of Georgia farms are in an exceptional drought condition, putting Georgians in uncharted territory not seen in half a century or more. Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper announced Wednesday a way for farmers to get reprieve from the dry conditions that are making soil unsuitable for growing by offering a Farm Service Agency emergency loan assistance. The highest loan is...
The Disappearance of Jerome Hall
63 year old Jerome Hall was last seen by his family in Phenix City, Alabama on November 7, 2025. He hasn’t been in contact with loved ones since. On November 7, 2025, Jerome Hall was last seen by his family leaving the area of 14th Street in Phenix City, Alabama. His family reported him missing after being unable to contact him.
Muscogee County Prison expands mental health services for inmates
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Muscogee County Prison is expanding mental health services for inmates as part of a plan to prepare them for life after release. The prison holds over 500 inmates, with 48 of them expected to be released back into the Columbus area within the next three years. The mental health services are intended to ensure those individuals are ready to return...

















