Welfare check leads to grisly discovery in Lee County
On December 2, 2025, at approximately 8:00am CST, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding a welfare check on a family member that had not been heard from for several months. Lee County Deputies responded to the 200 block of Lee Road 205 in the Salem community...
This Columbus restaurant has a new name after receiving a cease-and-desist order
After hearing from the community — and after receiving a cease-and-desist order — Scott Marshall, owner of the former Moonswiners BBQ , 547 Veterans Parkway in Columbus , has picked a new name for his restaurant. The restaurant will be renamed to Marshall’s Smokehouse. Marshall announced the decision on Facebook ....
I pulled out the chopsticks for this dish at a Columbus Mexican restaurant
I love going to a sit-down Mexican restaurant, ordering a soda and stuffing my mouth with chips and salsa before my meal comes to the table. The experience can be therapeutic after a long week, especially if you replace the soda with a margarita. With the weather turning colder, I’ve been wanting a warm soup that’s...
Gulf System Brings Damp, Chilly Stretch Before a Brighter Week Ahead
Gulf System Brings Damp, Chilly Stretch Before a Brighter Week Ahead
Briefly drier before rain returns late week
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A dry middle of the week won’t last the rest of the week. Rain returns Thursday and especially Friday. The weekend is also trending wetter, especially Saturday. A good 2 to 3 inches of rain is expected with this system as of now. Clouds remained...
Real Christmas trees see boost as tariffs raise artificial tree prices
COLUMBUS — Christmas tree shoppers are sticking with real trees this year as tariffs on Chinese goods make artificial alternatives more expensive. According to the American Christmas Tree Association, about 87 percent of artificial trees come from China. The U.S. currently imposes an average 47.5 percent tariff on...
Repeat offender found guilty in federal drug trafficking case; faces up to 30 years...
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A Columbus man was found guilty of drug trafficking as a result from Operation Sweet Silence, a multi-agency law enforcement operation that included the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office. Marquez Holloway, aka “Glizzy,” 32, was found guilty of one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to...
Columbus Civic Center to go cashless and ticketless
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus Civic Center announced on Wednesday that the venue will transition to a fully cashless and ticketless experience for all events. Stating on Jan. 1, the venue will only accept cashless payment methods such as major credit and debit cards. Mobile payment options including Apple Pay,...
Reach 4 Your Dreamz announces 17th annual Christmas toy giveaway
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Reach 4 Your Dreamz Inc. will host its 17th annual Christmas Toy Giveaway & Dinner on Sunday, Dec. 21, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Frank Chester Recreation Center. The event will provide up to 1,000 toys and holiday meals for families in the...
Pockets of sunshine this afternoon before a cold and wet pattern returns
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good Wednesday morning! We’re starting off on a cold note, with temperatures dipping to near freezing and a few pockets slipping just below by daybreak. Sunshine makes a welcome return today, mixing with pockets of cloud cover. Even so, it stays cool—highs will only climb into the low to mid...
