Columbus GA

This outstanding Queen Anne cottage in the Rose Hill neighborhood of Columbus was the childhood home of Alma Woodsey Thomas (1891-1978), a nationally prominent African-American artist and cultural icon. Interestingly, the home was located in an otherwise exclusively white neighborhood. A 2001 fire damaged the house...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — With cooler temperatures now in the forecast, health officials say now is the perfect time to get a flu shot. Pam Kirkland with the West Central Health District says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone six months and older to get vaccinated each year....

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) — The driver who reportedly died in fiery crash that happened along Highway 80 in Phenix City has been identified by the coroner. The coroner has identified 25-year-old Antonius M. Sumbry after he was pronounced dead on the scene at 10:46 p.m. on Wednesday. Sumbry was a Phenix City resident....

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - History was made Thursday as for the first time ever, the Thomasville High School softball team is headed to Columbus for the state tournament. The Lady Dogs split with Elbert County Wednesday, forcing that if game Thursday. The ladies took the 9-6 lead in the sixth and never looked back,...

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) — Police have made an arrest in a deadly shooting that happened last month at Brookwood Apartments. Jamarrie Leonard of Hurtsboro is charged in connection with the September shooting that left Lenorris Boyd Jr. dead and a woman injured, according to Phenix City police. PREVIOUS STORY: Man...

Nearly two years since Columbus State University graduate Ryan Boles was fatally shot, a jury has found his accused killer guilty of murder and armed robbery, according to Russell County District Attorney Rick Chancey. Jadarius Snipes, who is now 18 but was a minor at the time, was convicted Thursday in the Russell...

Anyone who drives a car understands the sting of having to fill up their tank and pulling into the gas station, only to discover that gas prices have skyrocketed. Paying extra for gas means you have less to spend on other things, which, over time, can really put a crimp in your budget.

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) —The Russell County coroner has released preliminary autopsy results in last week’s deadly house fire on Wehring Lane. Coroner Arthur Sumbry Jr. confirmed that all four victims died from smoke inhalation. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Family of 4 found dead inside home in Phenix City due to fire,...

Neicy’s BBQ in Columbus is closing its doors after 10 years of service due to nearby construction on Buena Vista Road.

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A longtime Columbus business owner says road construction in South Columbus forced him to close his doors after 25 years. Mike Pair, owner of Exhaust Pro Systems on Andrews Road, said the ongoing “spider web” construction project has cut off traffic that once kept his business alive. “Obviously...