WEATHER AWARE: Strong cold front threatens severe storms and flash floods
A strong cold front is bringing a threat of severe storms to East Alabama, with the main risks being flash flooding, isolated damaging winds, and a low tornado risk, lasting through Monday with temperatures in the upper 70s/low 80s.
Man sentenced to prison six years after Columbus Home Depot robberies
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — An Alabama man was sentenced to prison on Wednesday for the 2020 robbery of a Columbus Home Depot. Demetrice Q. Suttles, 43, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, was sentenced to serve more than six years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release by U.S. District Judge Clay Land on May 6, […]
National Prayer Day: We need it
Today is National Prayer Day, which matters because it does something increasingly rare in modern life: it calls an entire nation to pause at the same moment, for the same purpose. In a culture that moves at highway speed, this day is more like a red light at a quiet intersection in Russell County, Lee County, and all over Alabama – anywhere in our vast...
Smiths Station residents get first look at growth plans
SMITHS STATION, Ala. (WTVM) - Smiths Station residents got a first-hand look at blueprints for the future as the area continues to grow. Lee County Commissioner Jeff Drury gathered every major department head in one room for the first time to give updates on changes coming to the area. New...
Midday Interview: 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Sgt. Angela Florence, with the Columbus Police Department, joined WRBL to discuss the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run event. The event is a fundraising initiative created to support Special Olympic athletes in Georgia. The Columbus Police Department, fire departments, and other law enforcement agencies will come together to run and support […]
Lee County Commission honors students, first responders
LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission approved a series of routine and new business items during its April 27 meeting following a work session that included updates on the Integra Mental Health Facility expansion and future funding for the Twin Cedars Children’s Advocacy Center. District Two Commissioner...
ALERT CENTER ACTION DAY: Strong to severe storms threatens Wednesday night and Thursday morning
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - As a cold front slowly approaches, it will drive up our rain chances. Areas of heavy rain and even a threat of strong to severe storms exists Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Rain may return at times in an unsettled pattern through the weekend. A mix...
Warming up, Watching upcoming rain and storm threat
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - It stays dry through most of Wednesday, but it will be getting warmer ahead of a cold front that moves through Thursday. This will give us rain and storms just after mid-week followed by some slightly cooler air later in the week. Plenty of sun Tuesday...
Miracle Riders’ cross-country trek fuels future CSU nurses
Founder Scott Ressmeyer provides an update on the Miracle Riders' cross-country trek to support Columbus State University nursing students.
Aflac celebrates 5,000 employees during appreciation week
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - One of Columbus’ largest employers is celebrating its 5,000 employees this week, thanking them for their work to help make the company a success. Aflac is hosting several events during employee appreciation week to show how much the company values the hard work and dedication of its workers.
