Suspect takes guilty plea in deadly 2021 stabbing
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A murder suspect took a guilty plea in a Muscogee County courtroom Monday morning. Antoine Bell is accused of the murder of 45-year-old Salaysia Duerner in a deadly stabbing on Curry Street in 2021. In previous courtroom testimony, it was revealed that Bell and Duerner had...
Raffensperger pitches property tax cuts, school choice in governor’s race
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is running for governor with a focus on affordability and property tax cuts. Raffensperger said he wants to cut property taxes and eliminate taxes on retirement benefits in Georgia, which is one of 14 states that still taxes retirement income.
One person injured after stabbing near Floyd Road, police say
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Officials with the Columbus Police Department have reported that a person is injured following a stabbing near Floyd Road on Monday. According to CPD, officers responded to the 2000 block of Floyd Road regarding a stabbing incident. Officials said that the individual who was stabbed is listed in stable condition at a […]
Former WTVM reporter shares miracle story after giving birth 16 weeks early
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Former WTVM reporter Sharifa Jackson shared her journey on Midday after her baby was born at 24 weeks. Her miracle baby has finally come home after staying in the NICU for several weeks. In the full interview above, Jackson details what alerted her to go to...
First ever Porchfest gives musical artists chance to perform on front porches
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The streets of the Historic District in Columbus echoed with musical tunes all day on Saturday thanks to the first ever Porchfest, which took place from noon to 9 p.m. Uptown Columbus, alongside several community partners, welcomed 35 different bands and musical artists to perform live music for Columbus residents on […]
Cold front to bring rain and possible severe weather this week
Columbus, GA is expecting a pleasant week with highs near 80, followed by a cold front bringing rain and cooler temperatures, with a chance of stray showers next weekend, and some evacuation orders have been lifted for the Brantley Highway 82 Wildfire and the Pineland Road Fire.
Chilly start with a pleasant and bright day ahead
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good Monday morning! We are stepping into the new week with a cool, refreshing start, as temperatures sit comfortably in the 40s and 50s across the area. It is the kind of morning that feels crisp but pleasant, a gentle reminder that spring is still in full swing. As the day […]
Warming trend, Watching mid-week storm system
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The cooler weather from the weekend is starting to moderate. It will warm up each day through Wednesday. Our next cold front is due in here Thursday and that will give us some rain and storms. An isolated strong to severe storm is possible. After the...
Second annual MA FEST honors Ma Rainey with blues-infused celebration
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — MA FEST is an annual celebration free for the public to gather and enjoy, helping to celebrate the life and legacy of Ma Rainey, known as the “Mother of the Blues.” The second annual festival was held outside of the Historic Liberty Theatre & Cultural Arts Center on Sunday evening from […]
Child taken to hospital after being struck by vehicle in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A young girl was rushed to the hospital Monday morning after being struck by a vehicle at a Columbus apartment complex, according to police. Authorities said the incident happened around 7:30 a.m. at the Liberty Commons Apartments on North Lumpkin Road. While police have not yet...
