Columbus GA

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office marked Autism Awareness Month today with its third annual Family Fun Day at Woodruff Park in Columbus. The free event brought together dozens of community organizations. Sheriff Greg Countryman said the day was about more than just fun. “Recognize the...

THIS WEEKENDWe started out nice this morning in the 40s and 50s, but we’re headed for above average temperatures this afternoon as we top out in the mid 80s. And these 80s aren’t going anywhere, in fact, we could see some 90s by week’s end next week. Sunday is looking great too with lots of […]

SMITHS STATION, Ala. (WTVM) - A Lee County fourth grader is closer than ever to being named America’s Favorite Student, and he’s already a top contender. Nine-year-old Ashton Adams goes to South Smiths Station Elementary. He’s competing in a national online contest and has taken first place in both the top 20 and top 15 rounds. Right now, he’s still holding the lead...

LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - A man died after a crash involving a scooter Tuesday in Lee County, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. ALEA said the crash happened at 8:24 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, on U.S. Highway 29 near mile marker 199, about four miles northeast of Opelika. Bryan J. Pesotski, 38, of Fayetteville, Ga., was on the scooter and was stationary...

Reality gets delightfully twisted at the Museum of Wonder Drive Thru in Seale, Alabama, where your eyes and brain will engage in a friendly disagreement about what’s actually real. This roadside marvel turns perception into playtime and proves that some of the best art experiences happen in the most...

Victoria Hargrove disappeared from her home in 1980 when she was 29

A new data center project is bearing down on a 15-acre property in Muscogee County, GA, brining concerns about safety, noise, and pollution.

Looking for a furry friend to brighten your home? These lovely cats at Animal Ark Rescue in Columbus, GA are ready to meet you. Each one has their own charm and is hoping for a forever family.

A portion of the Chattahoochee Riverwalk will be closed beginning April 15 as work begins to replace a bridge at Oxbow Creek Golf Course. The closure is anticipated to last a week, according to Thursday’s news release from the Columbus Consolidated Government. Approximately 2,500 feet of the Riverwalk will be closed, CCG engineering director Vance Beck told the Ledger-Enquirer, and run from Oxbow...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A multi-agency law enforcement operation resulted in 22 arrests and the seizure of trafficking amounts of fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine. The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office Collaborative Intelligence Group partnered with the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office Special Operation Unit, Coweta County Sheriff’s Office, Georgia State Patrol, Russell County Sheriff’s Office and the Phenix City Police Department to conduct Operation Safe Streets...