Gearing up for Dancing Stars of Columbus 2026
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - This is the 17th year of Dancing Stars of Columbus - an event designed to raise awareness and money for Alzheimer’s Disease. Mirroring the popular TV show, Dancing Stars of Columbus pairs local residents with professional performers to raise money by gaining votes in a one-night gala competition.
Russell County Schools Education Foundation hosts 2nd Annual Hall of Fame
Russell Co., Ala. (March 2026) - The Russell County Schools Education Foundation hosted its Second Annual Hall of Fame at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center, bringing together supporters of the Russell County School District for a night of celebration and recognition. Graduates from Chavala High School, Russell...
Junior League of Columbus to hold Annual Character Breakfast
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Parents and children are invited to attend this year’s Junior League of Columbus Character Breakfast on March 28, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Columbus Trade and Convention Center. Junior League officials say the annual breakfast allows for children to meet some of their favorite...
Salvation Army’s Center of Hope Nears Completion, Community Donations Still Needed
Salvation Army’s Center of Hope Nears Completion, Community Donations Still Needed
Sonia Rogers talks about openings at Southeastern Cardiology at WTVM’s job fair
Companies are searching for applicants at WTVM's job fair at Columbus State University Cunningham Center.
Sassy Seniors host Mardi Gras Masquerade fundraiser
On Friday night, the annual Mardi Gras Masquerade fundraiser was celebrated. The Sassy Seniors Relay for Life team organized the event in the Central Activity Center gym. Partygoers danced to The David Tyler Band with tunes that took them back to the good old days as couples and friends hit the dance floor. Attendees...
MILITARY MATTERS: Columbus Army Veteran remembers chance encounter with Rev. Jesse Jackson
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Reverend Jesse Jackson died last month, his celebration of life held a few days ago. It brought back a memory for a veteran and his wife who do ministry on Fort Benning. They told News Leader 9 about a surprising and lengthy encounter with the civil rights icon.
Overnight storm leaves damage across the Chattahoochee Valley
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Authorities across East Alabama have initiated a cleanup after an overnight storm caused damage across the Chattahoochee Valley. A tree fell on top of a car on knuckles road in russell county this morning, but that’s not the only damage the storm left. In...
Columbus residents fight plan to build a huge data center in their backyard
For Kim Hicks, the choice to build on McKee Road 26 years ago was deliberate. She and her husband wanted rural life — space for their boys to grow up in the woods, to splash in Kindle Creek, to know their neighbors. Earlier this week, she stood before the Columbus City Council and asked them not to take it away.
One person in custody after reported bomb threat at Columbus Youth Detention Center
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — One person is now in custody following reports of a potential bomb threat at the Columbus Aaron Cohn Regional Youth Detention Center on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Law enforcement officials reported to the scene of the detention center threat, located at 7700 Chattsworth Rd. and are currently...
