Columbus GA

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) — A detour is now in place on a section of South Railroad Street after emergency utility repairs shutdown the area for an unknown amount of time. According to the Phenix City Utilities Department, workers are urgently performing repairs on South Railroad Street, between 17th Avenue and 14th...

Indivisible Columbus and Indivisible Phenix City held a vigil in Columbus in memory of Renee Good. The 37-year-old mother was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Minneapolis January 7, 2026. The “ICE out for good” peaceful protest is part of larger national movement.

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Many people across the country protested against the Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Saturday as a response to the death of Renee Good, who was shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday. Some residents gathered in Columbus to join the movement. Members with Columbus and Phenix...

Local organizations are holding a community vigil this Saturday following the shooting death of a Minneapolis woman and local impacts from federal raids. Indivisible Columbus and Indivisible Phenix City are hosting a “ICE Out for Good: Community Vigil and National Day of Action” event at 7 p.m. eastern standard time...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL)- Following this morning’s severe weather, we did have a few damage reports across the region. Notably, downed trees from strong winds in Salem, Al. We will thankfully have calmer weather in our forecast. RAINFALL: Rainfall totals across the area range from 0.5-1.5 inches. Some local amounts may...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Piedmont Columbus Regional hosted an honor walk Thursday commemorating a hero’s final act of service. Retired Army Sgt. 1st Class and Lee County, Ala. Deputy Sheriff Kevin Hagberg was hospitalized Dec. 28 after suffering multiple strokes. The 55-year-old served in the U.S. Army and was deployed...

TODAY (WEATHER AWARE):We are WEATHER AWARE today for the possibility of strong to severe storms, all ahead of a strong front. Behind it we’ll see temperatures finally come down after nearly a week of highs in the 70s. A line of showers and storms will be approaching the Chattahoochee Valley late morning into early...

Severe weather is moving through multiple areas of north Georgia on Saturday.

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Columbus State University officials and members of the university’s golf team broke ground on a state-of-the-art clubhouse Thursday, aimed at boosting team competitiveness and student-athlete recruitment and retention. CSU officials say when fully funded, the $3.2 million, 6,447-square-foot...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Cirque Italia Water Circus will perform at Peachtree Mall from Jan. 23-26, featuring international performers from Argentina, Brazil, and Romania. The animal-free circus includes acrobats, jugglers, aerialists, dancers, and clowns performing under a black and white tent at 3131 Manchester...