Columbus GA

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — New Horizons is hosting a Recovery on the River, a free event promoting and celebrating recovery from substance use and mental health disorders in our community. The event will feature a variety of music, food trucks, and individuals living in recovery giving speeches about their journey. Organiz

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - One in 10 Columbus residents is a military veteran. And thousands are expected to attend the “We Care Vet Fair.” The event, happening July 23-24, will have essential services, benefits and community support all in one place. There can be hurdles for those who...

RUSSELL COUNTY, Ala. (WTVM) - The Alabama Department of Transportation announced this month it is adding major intersection improvements to an ongoing resurfacing project on US-431 near Alabama 165. The improvements include new turn lanes, road widening, guardrail installation and better sight distance for drivers from

FORT MITCHELL, Ala. (WTVM) - A car crash has caused delays in traffic on Highway 165 in Fort Mitchell. The wreck happened in the 100 block of Highway 165. It’s unclear at this time what caused the crash and if there are any injuries.

Startup Columbus is turning its annual pitch competition into an economic development tool. For the first time, the LaunchCon pitch competition will offer a relocation incentive for entrepreneurs outside the Columbus area, pairing cash with mentorship, investor connections and local business resources in hopes of convi

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus Police Department’s Special Operations Unit arrested eight people and seized illegal drugs and firearms following four separate narcotics investigations conducted between July 14–16, 2026. Detectives executed multiple search warrants during the investigations, which resulted in 32 fe

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – Columbus Mayor-elect Isaiah Hugley has turned to one of the most seasoned politicians in the state and a retired local attorney to lead his transition team. Retired state Rep. Calvin Smyre, who served nearly a half century in the Georgia General Assembly, and Trip Tomlinson, the husband of former

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Multiple armed suspects have attempted a gas station robbery on Wednesday, according to Public Information Officer for the Columbus Police Department (CPD) Brittany Santiago. RELATED: Two arrested after armed robbery at Smiths Station gas station According to Santiago, the armed suspects attempte

CSU students will return to “new” campus store Summer break is almost over, and Columbus State University students will be back in class August 10. They will be greeted by a reimagined bookstore located in the store's original location, the Davidson Student Center. The university has partnered with Follett

Twenty years and 20 surgeries after doctors warned her parents she might never be understood because of a complex cleft lip and palate, Peachtree City native Sophia Wootten is wearing the Miss Georgia crown and preparing to represent the state on the Miss America stage. For Wootten, 21, winning Miss...