GameStop’s latest closures hit Columbus and Opelika
COLUMBUS, Ga.-OPELIKA, Ala. (WTVM) - GameStop has closed two stores in the Chattahoochee Valley as part of its ongoing nationwide downsizing. The Peachtree Mall location in Columbus and the Pepperell Parkway store in Opelika are now listed as permanently closed, with reports indicating both shut down last week. The...
Three arrested after dozens of dogs found dead, emaciated in Lee County
BEAUREGARD, Ala. (WRBL) — Three people are in custody after deputies say dozens of dogs were found dead and starving at a home in the Beauregard community. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 10:45 a.m. Monday to a report of possible animal cruelty in the 8100 block of Lee Road...
Columbus trial begins for 2 brothers accused of killing man in drive-by shooting
Opening statements began Monday in the murder trial of two brothers in the 2021 death of a man following a drive-by shooting in Columbus, according to court documents. Johnte Damar Williams and Quinton L. Williams face criminal charges including felony murder and malice murder in the death of Demetrius Daniels,...
Raising Cane’s opens first Columbus location at Columbus Park Crossing
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers opened its first Columbus location Monday at Columbus Park Crossing, bringing the Louisiana-based chain’s signature chicken fingers to the Chattahoochee Valley. The new restaurant at 5720 Whittlesey Blvd. sits near the recently opened Jim ‘N Nick’s BBQ and the...
All Value City Furniture locations to close following liquidation
(Gray News) — All Value City Furniture and American Signature Furniture locations nationwide will be closing, according to a news release. The announcement was made on Friday. American Signature Inc., the parent company of both Value City Furniture and American Signature Furniture, said it will be closing all 89...
Ryan Willoughby of the Jordan Vocational High School College & Career Academy, Workforce Development
CEO of the Jordan Vocational High School College & Career Academy Ryan Willoughby discusses the school’s partnership with local businesses to support the local workforce. To be included in our video interviews or if you need video services for your company, please contact us.
2 brothers charged after large narcotics seizure in Phenix City
Russell and Muscogee County authorities say the arrests are part of an ongoing effort to dismantle drug activity across both jurisdictions.
Columbus Police searching for critically missing 67-year-old man
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a critically missing man who was last seen on Jan. 10, 2026. Police say Louisous Smith, 67, was last seen in the area of the 2400 block of Third Avenue around 2 p.m. Saturday afternoon. Smith was observed wearing […]
Columbus American Legion Post faces difficulty reopening after charter suspension
An American Legion post that had its charter suspended last year has since had that suspension lifted, but still faces challenges after reopening. American Legion Post 35, 3361 N. Lumpkin Road, had its charter suspended in September. The post commander, Damone Turner, told the Ledger-Enquirer he was locked inside the...
Russell County sheriff to release details on major drug crackdown
RUSSELL COUNTY, Ala. (WTVM) - Russell County Sheriff Heath Taylor is scheduled to hold a press conference Monday at 11:00 a.m. EST. According to the sheriff’s office, the briefing will take place at the investigations building and will address a large drug bust that resulted in multiple arrests. No...

















