Columbus GA

As the United States prepares to commemorate its 250th anniversary, stories of courage, sacrifice and enduring patriotism continue to connect past and present generations. One such story unfolded on March 21 at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, where Opelika resident Greg Leikvold joined thousands in honoring...

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) — The Phenix City Police Department (PCPD) announced on Monday that seven people were arrested in a dual-agency warrant roundup. On March 26, PCPD alongside the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office, located seven people with 15 total outstanding warrants. The following individuals were arrested:

A shocking development has emerged in one of the most disturbing child murder cases in recent memory. The man convicted of brutally abusing and killing a young child in Phenix City is now requesting that his execution be carried out as soon as possible. Convicted Killer Wants Immediate Execution. Jeremy...

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WTVM/Gray News) — A man convicted of raping and murdering a 5-year-old girl is asking the state to carry out his death sentence quickly. Jeremy Williams could be moved to the top of Alabama’s execution list at his own request. Williams was convicted of raping...

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 be from the...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WRBL) — The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will modify the traffic signal at the intersection of US-431 and SR-165 in Phenix City starting on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Crews will be removing the current flashing yellow arrow and replace it with a protected “only” signal. Once in...

Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile who was last seen in the Columbus area. According to the Phenix City Police Department, 13-year-old Nakhia Bristow has been reported as a runaway. She is described as a Black female, approximately 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing around...

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) — The identity of a 12-year-old boy who was killed in a fatal single-vehicle accident in Ladonia on Saturday morning was released on Monday. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: One person dead after fatal single-vehicle accident in Ladonia According to Russell County coroner Arthur Sumbry Jr., Allen Wray was...

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WTVM) - Several individuals were arrested on several charges in a warrant roundup by the Phenix City Police Department Special Response Team. Officers conducted their arrest operation on March 26. Here are the seven suspects arrested and their charges:. Trevor Lewis. Possession of a controlled...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A ridge of high pressure centered off the east coast will give us a southeasterly flow this week with clouds, sun, slight humidity and an occasional rain chance. The forecast for Easter is uncertain at this time as there hasn’t been good agreement on when a cold front moves through. Plan on...