Cold End to 2025, Warming trend for New Year
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The cold weather sticks around through the first several hours of 2026 before a warm up begins Thursday afternoon. Rain eventually is in the forecast, too, by the end of the week and the start of the weekend. Cold on this New Year’s Eve. Temperatures in...
There’s nothing fishy about the shrimp and grits at this Columbus bait shop. Our...
At this point, y’all know one of my longest-held beliefs is that some of the most delicious food comes in some of the most unexpected places. So, I was lured in by some Facebook posts about a place called The Bait Shop of Columbus Ga . The shop, 1107 54th St., is near a convenience store I reviewed in September. Some...
Community Market set to reopen next week in new location
The Food Bank of East Alabama's Community Market will reopen to the public next week inside a new structure that will allow it to better serve those who are food insecure in Lee County and build stronger bonds in the community. The Community Market, which first launched in 2003 and...
Dutch Bros Coffee makes Phenix City debut on New Year’s Eve
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WTVM) - Dutch Bros is ringing in New Year’s Eve with the opening of its first Phenix City location. The new coffee shop is now serving customers at 2039 US Hwy. 280‑431 in the Phenix Corners shopping center. The shop features drive-thru and walk-up window service for ordering.
Pulling for Patriots spots filling up quickly
The annual skeet shooting event benefitting the House of Heroes of the Chattahoochee Valley will be held on February 21, 2026, but competitors are encouraged to register soon. Pulling for Patriots is hosted at W.C. Bradley Farms, 5793 GA Hwy 39 in Omaha, Georgia. Four person teams can register for $500, or individual...
Northside boys roll over Northside-Columbus with scorching performance behind the arc
WARNER ROBINS — Northside (9-3) made their six first-half threes against Perry look easy as they drilled 14 total three-pointers in their 91-69 win against Northside-Columbus (1-10) to end the 2025 slate. The Eagles have had eager shooters since last year, a little over-eager if you asked head coach...
Over 22 million were impacted by data breach in June, Aflac says
Impacted customers are being notified, Aflac said earlier this month.
Columbus affordable housing development brings 90 new units for low-income families
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - An estimated 90 new affordable housing units are set to become available in 2026, reserved specifically for low-income households in Columbus. The units are intended to be a starting point to increase affordable housing in the fountain city. Columbus lacks roughly 15,000 units, according to a...
State appeals judge’s orders for new trial for woman convicted of the death of...
LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WTVM) - The Lee County District Attorney’s Office has appealed a judge’s decision for a new trial for a woman sentenced to 18 years in prison in 2020 following the death of her newborn. Cherith Shoemaker was convicted of chemical endangerment of a child, causing...
Beyond the Yellow Tape: World War Two veteran’s death remains unsolved after nearly 25...
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus police are asking for the public’s help in solving a murder case that has remained unsolved for nearly 25 years. Oliver May Jr., a 77-year-old retired U.S. Army staff sergeant and World War Two prisoner-of-war camp survivor, was killed on Aug. 12, 2000. An...
