Columbus GA

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Muscogee County Sheriff Greg Countryman issued a Letter of Commendation after a sergeant and a pair of good Samaritans rescued a deputy’s father from a vehicle before it was hit by a train. According to Countryman, Deputy Marcus Street’s father was on Macon Road, near Garrett Road, when he was...

A tribute to firefighters who lost their lives on 9/11 was held in LaGrange. Hundreds learned about the growth and future of LaGrange College. Here's how this teen felt winning the annual Dream Room Makeover, honoring a young boy or girl of military parents.

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Advocates around the Chattahoochee Valley are pushing for changes to Georgia’s Safe Place for Newborns Act after a baby was found alive inside a dumpster in Columbus. Columbus police authorities say the child’s mother, who has been identified as 22-year-old Zinnia Hernandez, admitted to leaving...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good Thursday morning! It’s another crisp, cool start across the region, with temperatures hovering near 60°, and some rural spots dipping into the 50s. As we approach daybreak just before 7:30 AM, expect a steady warming trend through the morning. By midday, temps will climb to around 80°,...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The jury has returned with a mixed verdict in a trial of two men who were accused of shooting a Columbus man to death back in 2020. The verdict was announced on Thursday in a trial that stretched for 13 days. Kendaryl Rogers was found guilty on all counts, while Marquise […]

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A verdict has been reached in the trial for the 2020 murder of Alex Bales Davis. In a courtroom Thursday morning, a jury found Kendaryl Rogers guilty on all charges that includes malice murder and felony murder. Marquise Hawkins was found not guilty on all charges.

Sometime last week, in the middle of the night, phantom artists painted a large mural at the intersection of 13th and Broad. The mural showcases the history of Phenix City, which was named an All-American City in 1955. The painters had to paint the mural in the middle of the night because drivers would not have had...

If you’ve ever wondered how Columbus would describe itself, here’s the chance to found out. The Columbus Consolidated Government has posted an advertisement to attract applicants for its city manager vacancy , a process which requires the local government to describe itself, the city and the job. One prominent...

Whether you’re filling lunch boxes in the morning or preparing a new dinner recipe in the evening, food safety is a quiet but vital part of everyday life in Columbus. To help take some of the guesswork out of keeping your kitchen safe, the Ledger-Enquirer spoke with Danielle Saunders, the Columbus environmental...

After weeks of upsets, loyal regulars and plenty of debates about “what makes a dive bar,” Billiards on Broad has been crowned the the Best Dive Bar in Columbus. Known for its no-frills vibe, pool tables and die-hard regulars, Billiards outlasted some of Columbus’ most favorite dives to claim the big title. With...