East Alabama schools receive donations from BEAM Broadband totaling $20K
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) — Several schools across Lee County, Russell County and Phenix City were the lucky recipients of a giving back program by BEAM Broadband. Officials with BEAM Broadband say a total of $20,760 was donated to 26 schools across the East Alabama region. For every new customer who signed up for...
Columbus Police to increase DUI patrols going into New Year’s Eve
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus Police Department has put extra officers on the streets in December to combat a seasonal rise in crime. The additional officers have been involved in patrols in high-crime areas and in targeting thieves who steal packages off porches – among other things. There will now be...
Fire officials work to extinguish blaze following explosion in Ladonia
Fire officials are working to to extinguish a blaze following an explosion in Ladonia. Fire officials with Ladonia, Crawford, and Uchee Creek volunteer fire departments, along with Phenix City Police Department and Haynes Ambulance responded to the scene on Westside Drive around 7 P.M. on Sunday, December 28, 2025....
HomeTown Health announces 2025 award winners at annual fall conference
HomeTown Health, LLC held its 26th Annual Fall Conference at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia, October 22-24, 2025. The annual event includes breakout sessions and presentations from industry experts, established public figures and healthcare leaders on a local and state level. Additionally, it is a time...
Holy Trinity’s Spreitzer having success on a national level
Evan Spreitzer is a man with a future. A future that could blossom into something really spectacular. And it’s all right in front of him, just like the tape at the end of a finish line waiting — for now — off in the distance. “I believe...
Front moving through: Expect temperatures to drop as the day goes on
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good Monday morning! We’re tracking a cold front with a thin line of showers moving through the area right now, and it should clear out shortly after daybreak. Early risers may notice mild temperatures at first, but don’t get too used to them—readings will steadily fall as the day goes on. […]
Driven and Refined: Lady Cam Makes a Statement With “Never Stay the Same”
Lady Cam is more than a seasoned music artist — she’s an entrepreneur, visionary, and faith-driven creative whose journey spans over 20 years in the industry. Raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and now based in Columbus, GA, Lady Cam built her foundation in hip hop through raw authenticity and relentless work ethic....
Over 22 million were impacted by data breach in June, Aflac says
Impacted customers are being notified, Aflac said earlier this month.
Pedestrian dies after being struck by three vehicles in Columbus, coroner says
A pedestrian is dead after being struck by multiple vehicles Saturday in Columbus, according to Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan. A post Saturday on the Columbus Police Department ’s X page says officers were on the scene of a vehicle vs. pedestrian incident at River Road and 35th Street. The pedestrian was...
Local women’s ministry group hosts first annual community event to close 2025
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) — Three ministry leaders gathered the Phenix City community for their first annual end-of-the-year event. A group of spirit-led sisters in Christ held their first annual “Do you Believe: Finishing 2025 Strong” event at the Phenix City Riverwalk on Sunday. The trio includes Debra Barron, with...
