Heavy rain and storms expected for Columbus area weekend
A Gulf low and cold front will bring heavy rain and potential flooding to the Chattahoochee Valley this weekend before making way for cooler fall temperatures next week.
Mercedes-Benz and American Heart Association 2027 Heart Raffle campaign begins
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Mercedes-Benz of Columbus and the American Heart Association are partnering through the heart raffle to bring the community together to fight heart disease and stroke. This year, the luxury car dealership intends to sell 2,750 tickets totaling $130,000 in prizes to be awarded. For 24 years, Merce
2027 Dancing Stars of Columbus cast revealed
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The 2027 Dancing Stars of Columbus cast was finally revealed to the public Wednesday night. 11 Columbus stars were officially paired up with their professional partners during the kickoff at Lou Lou’s Bistro and Foster’s Bar. This event is an effort to raise money for the care, support and resear
CVCC officials encourage eligible students to apply for automotive manufacturing scholarships
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) — Officials at Chattahoochee Valley Community College are encouraging eligible students interested in automotive and advanced manufacturing careers to apply for scholarships available to them. The Alabama Community College System and the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association are offerin
Alabama’s Little League Team Brings Pride to State
The Phenix City Little League All Stars 12-Youth team, made up of 11 boys and one girl, captured the hearts of Alabama and America as they slugged their way into Little League history in August. The team has a special connection to Alabama’s electric cooperatives: Twelve-year-old second baseman Casen Smith,...
Columbus police seek public’s help locating critical missing man
The Columbus Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 37-year-old Brandon Carroll, who has been reported missing. According to the department’s Special Victims’ Unit, Carroll was last seen on or around September 24, 2026, in the area of Wynnton Road in Columbus. He was reported missing to pol
Extradited murder suspect pleads not guilty in Columbus shooting case
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A man wanted in connection with a Columbus murder case has been extradited back to Georgia to face charges, a year after a deadly workplace shooting on Northside Industrial Boulevard. Police said 32-year-old Joseph Griswold was extradited Wednesday from the Russell County Jail, where he was...
High diesel prices hit hard on two Alabama farms just south of Columbus
TWIN SPRINGS, Ala. (WRBL) — Rising diesel prices are not just impacting truckers. Two Alabama family farms on the Russell-Barbour County line are feeling the effects of the higher fuel prices. The farms are just 30 miles south of downtown Columbus. Liston Clark is a fourth-generation Barbour County farmer working land
Columbus Police to host Faith & Blue Unity Prayer Walk
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus Police Department is bringing law enforcement, faith leaders and members of the community together next weekend for a special Faith & Blue Weekend Unity Prayer Walk. The event is designed to strengthen relationships between law enforcement and the community while bringing people toge
Paws Humane Society lists 13 dogs as ‘At Risk’
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Paws Humane Society has 13 dogs listed as “At Risk”. Officials said these dogs need extra advocacy. Courtney Pierce, executive director of paws humane society said it is not a euthanasia list. “These are dogs that are not going to be easy adoptions,” Pierce explained. “They need a very particular
