With no buyers secured, Columbus and Opelika Winn-Dixie stores closing
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Two Winn-Dixie supermarkets in our area will close early next year after parent company Southeastern Grocers (SEG) was unable to secure buyers for the properties. The stores at 6770 Veterans Parkway in Columbus and 1441 Fox Run Parkway in Opelika are expected to shut down in...
Bob 6PM Weather Update
Weekend: More widespread showers will move in by Saturday. The last bit of rain is still on track to clear Sunday as the front moves through. Temperatures will stay cool in the mid-50s.
Wet and chilly today with more rain coming Saturday
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good Friday morning! We’re kicking off the day with some light rain and temperatures in the 40s. Expect those on-and-off showers to stick around through the early morning, tapering off by mid to late morning. Rain stays in the forecast today, but radar trends show most of the afternoon and...
This Columbus restaurant has the best scrambled dog, voters say
Columbus has spoken: Frank’s Alley NY Street Food is officially home to the Best Scrambled Dog in town. After weeks of voting, thousands of clicks, and a fair amount of debate about what exactly goes on a scrambled dog, Frank’s Alley pulled ahead and claimed the title. The win caps off a contest that proves Columbus...
A chilly, cloudy Thursday with rain on the way
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good Thursday morning! Clouds are quickly filling back in, and most of us will see overcast skies by daybreak. Temperatures are starting off cold—down in the low to mid 30s—with a bit of frost in some areas. Rain showers return today and will keep our temperatures on the cooler side, with […]
Lee County deputies named First Friday Heroes for house fire rescue
BEAUREGARD, Ala. — Piedmont Columbus Regional has named deputies Jeremy Brightwell and Jonathan Kennedy with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office the organization’s First Friday Heroes for December. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call one October afternoon about a house fire on Lee Road 41...
Funeral set for local TikTok star
Funeral arrangements are set for Marquaythegoat a popular social media influencer from Columbus whose real name is Marquay Collins. According to Lambs Funeral Home a viewing is scheduled for Collins Saturday December 6 from 12 to 5 p.m. at Abundant Life Full Gospel Outreach Church on Buena Vista Road. The funeral...
Columbus Fire Department responds to structure fire on 6th Avenue
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus Fire and EMS is responding to a structure fire at 2025 6th Avenue. The fire involves a vacant rental property, according to Deputy Chief Daniel Macon. Six units and 14 firefighters are on scene battling the blaze. One firefighter sustained a minor injury during the...
Human remains found during welfare check in Lee County
SALEM, Ala. (WTVM) - Lee County deputies found human remains in the front yard of a home on Lee Road 205 Tuesday morning during a welfare check. The discovery was made around 8 a.m. near the four-way stop at the intersection of Lee Roads 240 and 179, according to Sheriff Jay Jones.
Photographers invited to submit works for Juried Photography Biennial
AUBURN, Ala.- The Auburn Arts Association is inviting photographers working in Alabama and the counties in Georgia adjacent to Lee County to submit works for the upcoming 2026 Juried Photography Biennial. Professional, student and amateur photographers 18 years of age and older are invited to submit two original...

















