Child runaway sought in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus police are searching for a 12-year-old runaway. Jeremy Ringer Jr. was last seen in the 1400 block of Hunt Avenue on September 25. His disappearance was reported the same day. Ringer has brown hair and eyes. He weighs 120 pounds and is 5 feet 5...
All Five Suspects Now Arrested in Death of Harvey Lee Walker, Family Reacts
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) -More than four months after Harvey Lee Walker was killed at the Colonial Inn over Mother’s Day weekend, all five people accused in his death are behind bars — and his family is speaking out. Tisha Gibson was the last suspect arrested. According to a...
Driver who crashed at Hannan Elementary dies from health complications
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan has confirmed the death of the victim in a Tuesday morning car crash outside of Hannan Elementary in Muscogee County. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: One person injured after car crash outside Hannan Elementary Columbus Police officials say the driver, later identified as 6
Hudson’s At Main Street in Columbus permanently closing
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A beloved Columbus restaurant is closing its doors. Officials of Hudson’s At Main Street on Veterans Parkway announced the restaurant is closing “permanently” Tuesday on their Facebook page. In a post, they stated reasons for the close such as increased costs and also reflected on their time serv
The ABC’s of keeping your babies safe
The ABC’s of keeping your babies safe October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month. A safe sleep area can help reduce a baby’s risk for SIDS and other sleep-related deaths, such as accidental suffocation. The Safe Sleep Community Council, comprised of representatives from organizations inc
Muscogee County sheriff receives nearly $30,000 Goodwill donation for Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — That spare change at the checkout counter is adding up in a big way. Monday morning, Goodwill Southern Rivers donated nearly $30,000 at the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office. The donation comes from customers who chose to round up their purchases at Goodwill stores. The money will support the Geor
Columbus health fair focuses on wellness and prevention
Health organizations from across the region gathered to share wellness information and preventative care tips with Columbus-area families.
Ranger Legacy Foundation enters capital phase for new center
The Ranger Legacy Foundation held its Camp to Crystal Gala on Friday to raise funds for the planned construction of the Ranger Legacy Center near Cusseta.
Muscogee County graduation rate hits new high of 96.3%
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Georgia Department of Education has released graduation rates for the 2025-2026 graduating class, showing Muscogee County School District seniors outperformed the state average. The district’s graduation rate grew 0.2 percentage points over the previous year, reaching a new high of 96.3%. Sup
Aflac employees help build beds for local families
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Aflac employees rolled up their sleeves today to help children in need get a good night’s sleep. Volunteers spent the day building beds that will be delivered to local families. More than 55 Aflac employees gathered at the company’s Paul S. Amos campus in Columbus to build 40 beds in four […]
