Alabama’s Wiregrass wakes up to a pre-MLK Day winter wonderland [PHOTOS]
Southeast Alabama woke up Sunday morning to a winter wonderland. According to U.S. National Weather Service reports from the Birmingham and Tallahassee Offices, snow started to fall from Phenix City to Dothan early in the morning between 4:00 to 5:00AM. About 1-2 inches have fallen in the region. This year’s...
Columbus restaurant owner among esteemed speakers for series of foodie events
This winter, Chattahoochee Valley Libraries will set the table for a celebration of heritage, history and the enduring power of cuisine with “ Food and the Soul of America ,” a series of events to mark the nation’s 250th birthday. The series runs from Jan. 23 to March 12 at the Columbus Public Library , 3000 Macon...
Power outage affecting several north Columbus businesses, customers
A power outage has been reported in north Columbus Sunday morning. The outage is affecting businesses and customers in the area of Miller, Milgen, Flat Rock, and Gateway roads. 644 customers are without power and businesses are turning away customers in the area of Milgen and Miller roads. Several intersections...
Kitten in Russell County tests positive for rabies; 1 individual exposed
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Public Health is urging people to be cautious around stray animals following a stray cat testing positive for rabies. On Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 an individual near the Crawford community in Russell County was scratched by a stray cat that had ventured onto their property....
Lee County animal shelter seeking help
The Lee County Animal Shelter is asking for the community’s help after taking in dozens of dogs.
Local Black Media Schedules Meet the Candidates Forums for April
Save the date for a series of Meet the Candidates Forums scheduled for April. Leaders from area minority civic and social organizations will serve as panelists during the events. The forums will be held in the City Council Chambers located in the City Services at 3111 Citizens Way Columbus, Ga.
Two people injured in shooting near Shirley Winston Recreation Center
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Officials with the Columbus Police Department are investigating a shooting that left two people injured near the Shirley Winston Recreation Center on Sunday. Officers responded to the scene located in the 1500 block of Steam Mill Road just before 8 p.m. According to CPD, two people were injured...
Snow blankets parts of Central Georgia and the Southeast
A coastal low brought a rare, light snowfall to Central Georgia Sunday morning. The snow was triggered by frigid air diving south behind a cold front, allowing snowflakes to form as far south as northern Florida. In Georgia, areas including Columbus and Macon saw snow accumulate on the ground, with...
WATCH: Special edition winter weather newscast on the WRBL+ app
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Download the WRBL+ app and stream a special edition of our winter weather newscast starting at 9:30 a.m. EST/ 8:30 CT. Tune in for continuing coverage of Sunday’s winter weather advisory from WRBL Chief Meteorologist Bob Jeswald and Meteorologist Brian Thomas. You will also hear from the...
Winter Storm WARNING until 1PM: Snow sticking around for a short time, with a...
Brief snow showers and slick bridges forecast for Columbus area
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