Columbus GA

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTOC) - Two Coastal Empire bowlers received major state honors at the Georgia State USBC (United States Bowling Congress) Jamboree in Columbus over the weekend. Nelson Tellames of Richmond Hill and Jeffrey Eastlake of Hinesville, who both bowl out of Marne Lanes on Fort Stewart, were recognized for their

The state of Alabama plans to conduct its first execution of 2026 on Thursday, putting to death a man convicted of capital murder for the murder and sexual assault of a 5-year-old girl in Russell County in December 2021. Jeremy Williams, 41, pleaded guilty to four counts of kidnapping and rape of a minor in […]

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The heat will build over the coming days with each day getting a little hotter through early next week. While some occasional showers and storms are possible, our hottest stretch of weather is likely to take hold of the region. A mix of sun and clouds...

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WTVM) - A contractor working for Phenix City Utilities has closed both lanes of 27th Avenue between 17th Street and 28th Avenue, effective immediately. No timeline has been given for how long the closure will last. Traffic control will be in place to route drivers around the work zone.

On July 30, Phenix City held a proposed budget session featuring presentations on administration, public safety, recreation, and public works. Only five citizens showed up for the meeting and no one requested to speak during the public hearing. The council approved the budget in the August 4 regular session. City...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing man. 57-year-old Keith Teague was last seen on July 28 in the 700 block of 6th Avenue. It is unknown what he was wearing at the time of his disappearance. Teague has black...

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) — The execution of Phenix City child murderer Jeremy Williams is scheduled in about 24 hours inside an Alabama prison. Williams brutally assaulted and killed 5-year-old Kamarie Holland in December 2021. When Williams told Russell County Sheriff’s investigators that he had abused another girl 20

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A long-standing Columbus dining fixture has permanently closed its doors. Red Lobster’s original location in the city, situated at 1425 13th Street, shut down in recent days after 55 years of continuous operation. The restaurant first welcomed guests in June 1971. Ten years ago, the...

For the first time in more than two decades, Alabama will have a team playing in Williamsport. The Phenix City 12U All Stars have secured their spot in the Little League World Series after winning all four games at the Southeast Regional in Warner Robins, Georgia. This will be the...

The Columbus Consolidated Government Personnel Review Board reinstated a Columbus Police Department captain on July 15 after he was fired for insubordination. CPD Chief Stoney Mathis terminated Capt. Gregory Touchberry last fall after Touchberry, in February 2025, sent an email to other captains and Chief Deputy Clyde