Near record highs Friday, Cooler change coming
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - It will be a very warm end to the workweek, but a cold front Friday night delivers a change just in time for the weekend. Temperatures drop a good 15 to 20 degrees. Several more dry days are in the forecast. Patchy fog and/or low clouds...
Local college receives national recognition for testing center excellency
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) — The Chattahoochee Valley Community College (CVCC) Testing Center has been recertified by the National College Testing Center Association (NCTA) for representing strong national standards in their testing practices. The NCTA is a non-profit organization which is dedicated to promoting the...
Georgie Power implements drone technology to assist with inspections
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Being left in the dark when your power goes out can really wreck your plans. Georgia Power is using drone technology to spot potential problems. According to Georgia Power officials, the electric company provides power to millions of homes and businesses throughout the state. Thousands of miles...
Girl Scouts build website to help young students with reading and math
Members of the Jazzy Juniors Girl Scout Troop 50387 identified a literacy problem in their community and created their own solution.
Uptown Columbus to host 15th annual food truck festival this weekend
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Uptown Columbus will host its 15th annual food truck festival this weekend, an event that brings hundreds of tourists to the fountain city. Event organizers said the money raised goes toward providing free events later in the year. The festival kicks off the year for Uptown...
Hoffman Makes East Alabama His ‘Playground’
PHENIX CITY, Ala. — In his first visit to East Alabama Motor Speedway, Nick Hoffman wasted no time making it feel like home. With Friday’s Chattahoochee Clash being the track’s first World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision race in 20 years, Hoffman was one of several drivers turning their first...
Columbus mayoral candidates address healthcare at medical society town hall
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Six candidates running for Columbus mayor participated in a virtual town hall hosted by the Muscogee County Medical Society to discuss the practice of medicine in the city. The candidates, in alphabetical order, were Chris Breault, Dr. Jaketra Bryant, Joanne Cogle, Isaiah Hugley, Steven Kelly...
Dee Armstrong inducted into Georgia Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Dee Armstrong was inducted into the Georgia Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Atlanta. Armstrong’s career spans more than four decades serving viewers in Columbus as a news anchor. Surrounded by friends and family, Armstrong gave thanks to her mother while accepting her...
UPDATE: Suspect in Phenix City chase booked into jail
CNAW2News.com has learned the suspect in a Phenix City chase was booked into jail. Marques Dillard, 27, was booked into the Russell County Jail on March 26, 2026, on several charges. Dillard led Phenix City police on a high speed chase in a white Mercedes on Highway 280, 43rd Avenue...
Muscogee County School District teacher arrested on multiple counts of theft by deception
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A Muscogee County School District (MCSD) teacher has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of theft by deception and criminal attempt to commit theft by deception, according to MCSD officials. MCSD officials have confirmed the teacher, Orithius Hardge, was employed at Kendrick High...

















