Retrial begins for three convicted in 2016 Peachtree Mall murder
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Three people once convicted of murder are back in court for a retrial nearly 10 years after a deadly Easter weekend shooting. Opening statements began Tuesday in a case tied to the 2016 killing of Anthony Meredith, who was gunned down inside the Peachtree Mall near the food court.
Game day shuttles to run for Clingstones Opening Weekend
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Game day shuttles will be back in service for the Columbus Clingstones’ opening weekend, providing fans with an alternative to driving and parking near the stadium. Clingstones officials say routes will run before the games on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The designated pickup will...
Women’s Golf soars to runner-up finish at CSU Lady Cougar Classic
COLUMBUS, GA - After a rough opening round, the Lenoir-Rhyne women's golf team soared up the standings at the CSU Lady Cougar Classic, going from eighth to third. Due to the top two teams, West Florida and Carson-Newman, tying for first, Lenoir-Rhyne earned runner-up honors. The Bears went 325-302-305 to...
Mississippi College Women’s Golf Finishes Sixth at CSU Lady Cougar Invite
The Mississippi College women's golf team placed sixth at the Lady Cougar Classic, led by Sofia Mendez’s top-10 finish. The team is now preparing for the Gulf South Conference Tournament.
The Truth Behind That Perfect Line in the Sky: Crepuscular Rays at Work
The Truth Behind That Perfect Line in the Sky: Crepuscular Rays at Work
Where love grows: A lifelong marriage and a legacy
Paul and Gwen Belcher have been residents of Phenix City for almost 50 years and will celebrate 67 years of marriage this June. He grew up in South Alabama, and Gwen grew up in North Alabama. Both are familiar and beloved people in our community. When asked how their marriage...
Flint Energies announces new rate changes starting April 1
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Flint Energies Board of Directors announced on Wednesday that several rate changes will go into effect, impacting consumer-members’ billing. The changes made were established following an in-depth cost of service study, according to Flint Energies. Officials say most of their members will see a...
Spring Storm Pattern Continues Through Easter Sunday Across East Alabama and Columbus
Spring Storm Pattern Continues Through Easter Sunday Across East Alabama and Columbus
Columbus city staff answer questions about Buena Vista Road interchange, trash
Columbus Consolidated Government staff discussed the completion timeline and trash associated with the Buena Vista Road diverging diamond interchange project, led by the Georgia Department of Transportation, during Tuesday’s Columbus Council work session. The Buena Vista Road project is about 77% complete, according...
These restaurants in Columbus will be open serving meals on Easter Day
If Easter is less about egg hunts and more about bottomless mimosas for you, then you’re probably already searching brunch spots for Sunday. Whether you want eggs Benedict in a historic dining room or truffle fries and a rooftop view, Columbus has options, and we’ve rounded up the ones worth getting dressed for....

















