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PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) — There has been a development in the case of Jeremy Williams, a man convicted in Phenix City for the brutal 2021 sexual assault and murder of 5-year-old Kamarie Holland. The Alabama Supreme Court ordered on Tuesday that the Department of Corrections and Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey move forward with

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — One person is dead after a homicide that happened on Thursday evening at 678 McCartha Dr., according to Coroner Buddy Bryan. Bryan says a 25-year-old Black male was pronounced dead at the scene around 7:15 p.m. after suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. RELATED: Tragic domestic violence inci

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A deadly shooting is under investigation in the 400 block of McCartha Drive. The Columbus Police Department said one person died. The Violent Crimes Unit is leading the investigation. Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan confirmed a person was pronounced dead at 7:15 p.m. Thursday. The body...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office held a press conference on another drug trafficking bust. Jose Tamez III and Jose Tamez IV were arrested on drug trafficking charges. According to the sheriff, the father and son are charged with trafficking $2.3 million worth of cocaine. District...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Son’s Chevrolet Cadillac kicked off days of celebrations for the opening of their new location in Columbus. The dealership hosted a ribbon cutting Thursday at the new spot on Whittlesey Boulevard. The celebration continues Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a...

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey set a 30-hour time frame for the execution of Jeremy Williams in an order sent Thursday to the commissioner of the Alabama Department of Corrections. The execution must occur between anytime Aug. 13 and 6 a.m. Aug. 14. Ivey’s order, provided to the Ledger-Enquirer by Russell County District Attorn

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Piedmont Columbus Regional Foundation has raised more than $100,000 in their 31st Annual Piedmont Classic-Driven by Mercedes Benz of Columbus. According to Piedmont officials, the foundation raised a net total of $137,950.81 with all proceeds going back to the John B. Amos Cancer Center and t

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office is holding a press conference Thursday morning. No details have been released surrounding the press conference. The press conference is set to take place at 9:30 a.m. with the sheriff’s office and District Attorney Don Kelly. Watch the full...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good Wednesday morning! We are starting the day with plenty of clouds, along with areas of damp conditions and mist across the region. As the morning progresses, a few occasional breaks of sunshine will work their way through the mostly cloudy to overcast skies, but cloud cover will remain the do

Concerning your editorial of May 28, “Apathy,” I had to read the proposition concerning the 4 mill school tax twice before voting yes. Perhaps the proposition was discussed on the pages of the Citizen, but I may have missed it. While I don’t have any advice as to...