America 250 Block Party Brings Pine Mountain Community Together
The Pine Mountain Tourism Association and the Pine Mountain America 250 Committee welcomed residents and visitors to downtown Pine Mountain on July 3 for the Pine Mountain America 250 Block Party, a celebration of community, patriotism and America’s upcoming 250th anniversary. Taking place on Broad Street, the free com
Back-to-school events: Free supplies, haircuts, and bashes across Columbus and West Georgia
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Several organizations across Columbus and the surrounding West Georgia area are hosting free back-to-school events this summer, offering students school supplies, haircuts, food, and family activities ahead of the upcoming school year. KidsStreet Urgent Care Back to School Bash — July 18. KidsStr
From 100 degree heat to severe storms in one weekend
A stretch of oppressive heat is settling in across the central and southern US this weekend, with heat index values pushing past 100 degrees in several regions while forecasters track isolated storms, a severe weather threat early next week and a system brewing in the Gulf. How hot the weekend...
Columbus names new city manager for first time in two decades
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus has a new city manager for the first time in more than 20 years. Mayor Skip Henderson nominated former city councilor Tyson Begly in May to replace Isaiah Hugley, who was fired by city council after more than two decades on the job. Hugley has since been elected Columbus’ next mayor.
Hill talks goals for Lady Cats
Lady Cats soccer head coach Brian Hill said the girls worked hard this summer to get better individually. The Lady Cats finished 11-6 with an 8-2 record in Region 1-AAA. […]
Sheriff Greg Countryman honors MCSO lieutenant, Squad 3 for heroic acts amid jail fire
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Sheriff Greg Countryman has released a letter of commendation regarding the heroic acts of several members of the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). Countryman says Lieutenant Ray Thornton and Squad 3 of the MCSO Jail Bureau are to thank for rescuing hundreds of inmates amid a rapidly growi
Stray storms and dangerous heat expected across the South
Weather forecasters are tracking stray storms and low-90 degree temperatures in Columbus, Georgia, while an upcoming heat dome and wildfire smoke from Canada threaten much of the region.
Summer heat settles back in with just a few spotty showers
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good Thursday morning! We are starting the day with a mix of sunshine and clouds across the region, along with comfortable morning temperatures in the low to mid 70s. As we move through the day, expect skies to become mostly to partly sunny, especially during the afternoon hours. Temperatures wil
Back to school: Start dates for schools in the Chattahoochee Valley area
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The new school year is approaching for students across the Chattahoochee Valley region, with first-day dates ranging from late July through early September depending on the district. The following is a complete list of first-day-of-school dates for public and private K-12 schools, as well as coll
You helped me find the best cheap eat in Columbus. Here’s my review
Walking into Snacks Chabelita off Warm Springs Road, pops of color and smiling stuffed animals greeted me on my first visit to the Mexican snack bar. Last month, I asked readers for cheap eats recommendations in the Chattahoochee Valley. As the news intern at the Ledger-Enquirer this summer, I was in desperate need of
