Smiths Station High School homecoming parade to close several roadways Sept. 25
SMITHS STATION, Ala. (WRBL) — The city of Smiths Station is expected to experience several road closures on Friday, Sept. 25 due to Smiths Station High School’s annual homecoming parade. RELATED: Auburn University’s Homecoming parade route announced; streets to close The parade will kick off at 8:45 a.m. CDT, beginning
City manager recommends Fleming as METRA Transit System director
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - City Manager Tyson Begly has selected Everett Bernard Fleming to serve as director of the METRA Transit System. Begly will present the appointment to Columbus Council for approval on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, the council’s next scheduled business meeting. Fleming has worked for Columbus Consolidate
$9.1M Navy Contract Scheme Lands Former Sailor in Federal Prison
LOS ANGELES - A Navy insider scheme tied to a Port Hueneme military unit defrauded the Navy of more than $9.1 million through rigged bids, kickbacks and false billing, federal prosecutors said, sending former serviceman Cory Taylor Wright to prison for three years Tuesday. Wright, 49, of Columbus, Georgia, was also ord
Lee County Sheriff’s Office announces employee awards
LEE COUNTY —The Lee County Sheriff’s Office recently held an awards ceremony, recognizing seven LCSO employees and one employee of the Lee County Probate Office. Sheriff Jay Jones emphasized the devotion of these award recipients to helping the Lee County community. “One of the most significant actions we...
Complaint accuses Columbus police chief of retaliation, discrimination
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A Columbus resident brought a complaint to Columbus City Council accusing Police Chief Stoney Mathis of retaliation and inadequate accountability within the Columbus Police Department. The complaint comes after two recent incidents and about three months before Mathis plans to step down from his
Columbus City Council considers making the downtown youth curfew permanent
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A temporary curfew for unsupervised minors in downtown Columbus could become permanent. The Columbus City Council is considering an ordinance that would remove the September 30 sunset date on the current curfew, which prohibits anyone under 18 from being in Uptown without an authorized adult betw
Public notices | Week of Sept. 21, 2026
Legal Notice: In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given, that Toland Construction LLC, License # 51788, has completed, substantially, the contract for construction of Opelika High School Greenhouse Improvements located at 1700 Lafayette Parkway, Opelika, AL. 36801
Negligent school accidents and potential legal consequences
The founder of Bader Law Personal Injury Lawyers talks about what legal actions can be pursued from negligent school accidents.
Council considering new Trade Center parking adjacent to downtown Marriott
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — One of the issues that Columbus Council is expected to come up with Tuesday night is a proposed parking deck adjacent to the downtown Marriott near the Trade Center. The property in question is a service parking lot currently used by the Marriott. Council will consider and could vote on a […]
Fall arrives, but the summer feel sticks around
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good Tuesday morning! We are starting the day with partly cloudy skies and mild temperatures in the lower 70s. A few areas of patchy dense fog may develop around daybreak, especially in low-lying and rural locations, so be prepared for reduced visibility if you are heading out early this morning.

















