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A man is dead following a single-vehicle crash Wednesday morning in Phenix City, according to Russell County Coroner Arthur Sumbry Jr. Sumbry said the victim is an unidentified male driver of a silver or gray Jeep Cherokee who died after a rollover off the road into a wooded area. The victim is possibly in his 40s or 5

Longtime law enforcement officer dies There are many accomplishments that define Joe Denson’s life, but Joe prioritized being remembered for his Christian faith, the foundation for everything he did. Joe always carried pins that he had made that symbolized Jesus dying “between two thieves”. He used these pi

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A man is now in police custody after he allegedly robbed a Family Dollar employee on Tuesday night. Officials with the Columbus Police Department say that on Tuesday around 9:30 p.m., 49-year-old Marquette Walker walked into the Family Dollar located at 3438 Buena Vista Road, pointed a firearm at

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Dave & Buster’s is less than two weeks away from welcoming guests to its brand-new Columbus location. The grand opening for the 20,573-square-foot entertainment destination is scheduled for Monday, July 20, at 10 a.m. The new facility is located at 5700 Whittlesey Blvd. near Columbus Park Crossin

The opening for the Dave & Buster’s location in Columbus is now a few weeks away. The arcade-restaurant franchise is scheduled to open in Columbus Park Crossing at 5700 Whittlesey Blvd. on July 20, according to its Facebook post . To celebrate the grand opening, the venue is hosting a Find the Flag event, where residen

Rollover accident leaves one dead in Phenix City A rollover accident in Phenix City the morning of Wednesday July 8, 2026, has left one man dead according to the Russell County Coroner. The incident occurred at Brickyard and Haley Road. Coroner Arthur Sumbry said an unidentified male driver in a Jeep Cherok

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - With temperatures running high in the Columbus area, veterinarians and animal shelters are urging pet owners to take extra precautions, as heat can turn dangerous for animals. Dr. Lauren Keyser, lead veterinarian at Animal General Hospital in Columbus, said everyday habits may need to change duri

Chatham Chandler came into the world on Sept. 24, 2024, in Columbus, looking every bit like a healthy newborn. No prenatal scans had flagged anything unusual. Her family had no reason to worry. Then a doctor heard something. The sound was faint — an abnormal murmur picked up during routine...

OPINION — As I’ve often mentioned in this column, Southern cooking is my favorite food of all. Barbara Patton, my sweet Mama (but not the former mayor of Opelika), and Pearl Coker Patton and Vivian Brooks McEachern Adamson, my grandmothers, were outstanding Southern cooks. Although I can cook...

Now that we’ve gotten our feet wet by naming the top 10 male and female high school track & field stars in South Alabama, let’s take it a little bit further by naming the top 10 male and female high school track & field stars in Central Alabama.