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Phone scam targets Fort Benning

The Fort Benning Garrison warned the military community about a sophisticated phone scam targeting Fort Benning. According to their Facebook page the callers are convincing, professional, and use “official” language to create panic. Please read the details below to ensure you don’t fall victim. How the Scam...
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Old man winter is back to close out 2025

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - After taking a break last week for Christmas, we’re back to reality for the rest of 2025 and the first few hours of 2026. Temperatures moderate quickly late in the week ahead of our next rain chance. It will feel like the 20s and 30s...
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Judge orders new trial for Alabama woman sentenced to prison after stillbirth

A Lee County judge vacated the conviction of a woman sentenced to 18 years in prison in 2020 after a stillbirth.
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‘Slow down and celebrate.’ New restaurant replaces Columbus State bookstore

Veronica and Terry Hutchinson, the franchise owners of Graze Craze Columbus, brought their storefront downtown. Graze Craze , part of the United Franchise Group , headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, is a specialty shop known for its arranged charcuterie boards, featuring a variety of meats, cheeses, fruits and...
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Auburn Parks and Rec to host 14th annual Polar Plunge benefitting Lee County Special...

AUBURN, Ala. (WRBL) — The 14th annual Polar Plunge benefitting Lee County Special Olympics athletes will be on Saturday, Jan. 24 at Samford Pool in Auburn. Those who want to participate are invited to brave the cold temperatures to raise funds for local Special Olympic athletes. Registration is $20 per participant,...
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2025 – A year in review

LEE COUNTY — January 2025: New Milestones, Transitions and Obstacles. January opened with a milestone moment for Auburn and the state as Auburn University student Abbie Stockard, a Vestavia native and nursing major, was crowned Miss America 2025 in Orlando on Jan. 5. Stockard, who previously earned the Miss Alabama...
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Public Notices | Week of Dec. 29, 2025

Take notice that I, Mary Roberson, Circuit Clerk of the Circuit Court of Lee County, Alabama, on the 20th day of January, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CST at the entrance of the T.K. Davis Justice Center located at 2311 Gateway Drive, Opelika, AL 36801 will offer for sale at public auction the following described real property:
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St. Dun’s Buns supports local nonprofits with donations

LEE COUNTY — During November and December, St. Dun’s Buns extended its mission of giving back by donating to several local organizations serving individuals and families across East Alabama. The donations supported ministries focused on addiction recovery, cancer support, foster care, youth development and access to...
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Annual Columbus Christmas tree recycling campaign to run until Jan. 12

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Columbus residents that purchased real Christmas trees this year can dispose of them in a eco-friendly way, thanks to the Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission. Residents are being encouraged to recycle their Christmas trees after the holidays to protect local waterways and support healthy aquatic...
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Want to get fit in 2026? A local trainer is offering some help

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A new year is on the horizon and that means so are new resolutions. A local trainer is offering advice on how to take on a popular pledge, fitness. “All you have to do is show up,” said DeWayne Webb, founder of All About Fitness, a nonprofit which offers free fitness […]

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