Uptown Columbus to turn front porches into stages for city’s first Porchfest
Columbus will have its first Porchfest on May 2, a day of free live music, local art, food vendors and community activities in the Columbus Historic District. Presented by Uptown Columbus , the family-friendly event will turn neighborhood front porches into stages from noon to 6 p.m., with performances scheduled in roughly hourlong sets spanning genres, including rock, jazz, country, folk, R&B, classical...
More rain in sight to close out the week
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Another surge of moisture tries to trek across the region later Friday into part of Saturday. There’s a good chance that the second half of Saturday will be dry. This will allow cooler and drier air to filter in for the second half of the weekend.
Free skin cancer screening to be held in Columbus during May
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - John B. Amos Cancer Center in Columbus is hosting a free skin cancer screening in May. According to officials, this will be held on the second floor of the June Wright’s Conference Room, located at the cancer center, on May 8 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. Walk-ins will be accepted, and reservations are not required.
The link between Stress and High Blood Pressure
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A recent CDC study shows nearly one in three Muscogee county residents have been diagnosed with high blood pressure. But what many don’t realize is that stress can be a part of the problem. According to the CDC over 64 thousand people in Muscogee county are suffering from high blood pressure. Which […]
Police ask for public’s help with unsolved hit and run case
The Columbus Police Department is asking for the public’s help with an unsolved hit and run case. The incident happened ten years ago and claimed the life of 14-year-old Arie Phillips. On March 27, 2016, around 9:20 p.m., 14-year-old Arie Phillips was walking on the sidewalk near 6381 Milgen...
Georgia Bakery Will Close After One of Its Owners, a 42-Year-Old Mom, Died in...
Patrick Cooper is looking for a new owner of Gigi’s Cupcakes' Columbus, Ga. location after his wife was killed in a crash involving her car and a school bus
Tiny but Mighty: VSU Debate Team Wins Multiple Awards at Statewide Competition
On April 14 and 15, the VSU Debate Team competed in the Regents Cup Tournament in Columbus, Georgia, winning first place in individual debate. VSU received three awards in the competition. The school tied for second place in the overall competition; Cassandra Ayers, a sophomore communications major, won first place as Individual Debate Champion; and Ava Peeples won second place for Individual Novice Debater...
Multi-State Pursuit Ends in Arrest of Muscogee County Fugitive Facing Expanded Charges
MUSCOGEE COUNTY, Ga. — A wanted fugitive was arrested April 27 after multiple pursuits across state lines, and now faces additional felony charges following further investigation, according to the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office. Chance Parker was initially sought on a charge of felony aggravated stalking when deputies spotted...
Rally Point to the rescue for South Georgia wildfires and how to help
Bike Nights at Rally Point Harley Davidson are filled with food, fun, music, and of course, Harleys. This Friday’s event at the dealership, May 1, from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm, has a special goal. The dealership is collecting donations for firefighters and other First Responders who’ve been battling the South Georgia wildfires since April 20.
Beneficial rain continues, severe risk remains low
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL)– Our dry stretch finally comes to an end with steady rain, we received 0.92″ of rain on Tuesday for Columbus. Morning rain and storms will come to an end then we should dry out and see a few breaks in the clouds, this will allow temperatures to warm up to the low […]
