Columbus GA

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, 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...

A new restaurant is moving into the former Guthrie’s location at 3527 Macon Road in Columbus. Signage for a restaurant called Touchdown Wings has been put on the building. It’s unclear when the restaurant will open, but construction was ongoing inside when the Ledger-Enquirer visited Jan. 6. Representatives of...

On Saturday at 9:03 a.m. the National Weather Service released a tornado watch in effect until 1 p.m. for Barbour, Bullock, Chambers, Lee, Macon, Pike and Russell counties. Tornado watches and warnings: What you need to know. When it comes to tornadoes, understanding the distinction between a Tornado watch and...

Jake Crandall/ Advertiser / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images. Former Auburn wide receiver Cam Coleman has committed to Texas out of the transfer portal. Per ESPN:. Coleman is teaming up with Texas quarterback Arch Manning in Austin and joining an offense that also returns top receiver Ryan Wingo, who led the team...

Pine Mountain, Ga. (WTVM) -A beloved piece of Pine Mountain’s public art history is set to receive new life through a limited-edition print sale benefiting the restoration of the town’s iconic Trains Mural. The Pine Mountain Tourism Association, in partnership with the Chipley Historical Center, has announced the...

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Michael Thurmond was in Columbus spreading a message of hope ahead of his keynote address at the NAACP’s annual Freedom Fund Banquet. Thurmond stopped by the local state delegation’s town hall meeting where we caught up with him. “These are difficult times, but these are...

A bond hearing has been scheduled for the suspect arrested in a Brookstone subdivision murder. Antanvious Butler was arrested on October 7, 2025, after 65-year-old Norman Lane was found shot and killed at his home on Brookstone Boulevard the night before. Butler was charged with home invasion in the first...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A structure fire damaged a building in the 5100 block of St Marys Road in Columbus. Our news crews reported burn damage to the building. According to Columbus Fire and EMS Deputy Chief Daniel Macon, no one was injured, and the home was vacant due to construction.

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A pedestrian has died after being struck by a vehicle on Veterans Parkway near Almond Road, according to the Columbus Police Department. Officers responded to the crash on Sunday morning. The Columbus Police Department’s Motor Squad is handling the investigation. No additional details about...