Columbus GA

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Garrett and Robin Dixon of Lee County are Alabama’s 2026 Outstanding Young Farm Family, the Alabama Farmers Federation announced this week. The Dixons will receive $40,000 toward a Ford vehicle, a one-year lease on a John Deere tractor and a John Deere Gator as a result of their win. Sponsors include

COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL) — The Bill and Olivia Amos Children’s Hospital cut the ribbon on the newly finished Panda Cares Center of Hope Playground. Piedmont said that through Panda’s Cares Centers of Hope, officials created an outdoor playground, providing patients and families with a welcoming place to play, connect, and f

LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission approved a plan to begin replacing part of the county Highway Department’s dump truck fleet, along with a one-time longevity bonus for eligible county retirees, during its Aug. 10 meeting. County Engineer Justin Hardee told commissioners the Highway Department currently operates..

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Jeremy Williams sits on Death Row at Holman State Prison in Atmore, Ala. His execution is scheduled for 6 p.m. Central time Thursday. RELATED: State of Alabama prepares to execute Jeremy Williams for 2021 murder and sexual assault of 5 year old On December 13, 2021 Williams brutally murdered and

PHENIX CITY — On Aug. 7., Gov. Kay Ivey introduced the Yearbys, an Alabama family utilizing the CHOOSE Act, the governor’s Education Savings Account program. Parents John and Cecily Yearby have five children: Johnna (23), Josiah (15) in 10th grade, Jaci (13) in eighth grade, Jeremiah (11) in sixth grade and a 19-month-

CPD Property Crimes Unit makes 53 arrests, clears dozens of cases The Columbus Police Department’s Property Crimes Unit made 53 arrests, cleared 66 cases, and filed 327 charges between May 22 - August 2, 2026. The reporting period covers the summer months, when increased activity throughout the community ca

Citizen: Ditch the ‘distracting’ signs during city council’s public agenda One local citizen told Columbus City Council it's time to ditch the distracting signs on continuous display during the public agenda portion of the meetings. Kim Decker said, "every single resident of Columbus deserves an equal, undi

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Former Columbus mayoral candidate, pastor, and politician Zeph Baker pleaded guilty Monday to felony kidnapping and family violence battery stemming from a 2023 incident involving his then-girlfriend, Lacai Williams. Baker was sentenced to five years of probation. Several charges, including aggra

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A popular Midtown chain restaurant has abruptly shut its doors, leaving only one location in the Columbus area. Red Lobster, located on 13th Street in Midtown, permanently closed on Friday, August 8, 2026. A sign posted to the restaurant’s door reads, “Sorry for the inconvenience, this location i

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Being on the northern edge of a ridge of high pressure brings an inherent chance of showers and storms. Later in the week as the ridge is more overhead, rain coverage will be lower most days and temperatures will be hotter. This could be one of our hottest stretches of summer.