Cats in Columbus: PAWS Humane Society says the stray cat population is under control
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Cats roaming neighborhoods across Columbus have raised questions about whether the city’s feral cat population is growing and what, if anything, is being done about it. Free-roaming cats that live across Columbus are raising concerns about overpopulation and public safety. Courtney Pierce,...
Phenix City neighbors deck the halls and lift up young patients
A Phenix City cul‑de‑sac is using its spectacular holiday light display to help support young patients at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
Bridlewood residents advised to take precaution after raccoon tests positive for rabies
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Officials with the Georgia Dept. of Public Health (GDPH) announced on Thursday that a raccoon from the Bridlewood subdivision was found to have rabies. Residents of the area are advised to take precautions. The raccoon was tested on Wednesday by the Georgia Public Health Laboratory. Health...
Raising Cane’s sets opening date for first Columbus location
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers is set to make its Columbus debut on Jan. 13, opening near popular shopping and dining options at Columbus Park Crossing. The new restaurant, located at 5720 Whittlesey Blvd., will sit close to the recently opened Jim ’N Nick’s BBQ and...
Columbus airport concerns expressed at City Council
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — What started out as a routine airport update became a debate over money, oversight, and control at the Columbus Airport. Airport leaders pitched a major expansion project, but some councilors pushed back. Columbus airport representatives came before city council touting growth and a major...
Sheriff: ‘We’re coming for you’ as 22 arrested in gang case
LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Sheriff’s Office, along with state and federal investigators, have arrested 22 individuals so far, in what the office is calling Operation Gang Shield. The 22 individuals are associated with the street gang known as “Sex, Money, Murder” which is a branch of the United Blood Nation founded...
Goodwill of the Southern Rivers raises $35K to help veterans overcome PTSD
COLUMBUS, GA (WRBL) — Goodwill of the Southern Rivers raised $35,000 to help veterans overcome the battle with PTSD with golf being at the forefront of recovery. “Golf actually is a magic medicine for veterans, for active-duty people. Many of them are dealing with depression, PTSD, things like that.” said Jim Arendt,...
Mayor says paused Columbus city manager search ‘misrepresented,’ announces restart
During a news conference Wednesday at Columbus City Hall, Mayor Skip Henderson provided an update on the city manager search and addressed criticism he has received about the decision to pause the search The mayor’s office announced the news conference the day after Henderson had a heated argument with Columbus...
Midday Interview: Thieves taking advantage of colder temperatures
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Lt. Jane Edenfield with the Columbus Police Department joined Teresa Whitaker to discuss how thieves are taking advantage of cold temperatures and how individuals can avoid it. Thieves are taking advantage of individuals leaving their cars unlocked while warming their cars. Lt. Edenfield told...
22 arrested in Lee County ‘Operation Gang Shield’ includes Phenix City resident
On Dec. 11, investigators with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested 22 people as part of Operation Gang Shield, a seven-month, multi-agency probe into criminal activity tied to the violent street gang Sex, Money, Murder. Among those arrested was Ramil Emmanuel Saqaun Dickerson, 23, of Phenix City, who was charged...
