Columbus GA

LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WRBL) — In Alabama, a contentious Lee County Sheriff’s race will be decided at the polls tomorrow. Longtime Sheriff Jay Jones is facing a challenge from one of his former deputies, Cam Hunt. “It’s kind of like David versus Goliath,” Hunt told WRBL News 3. Hunt is taking on a sheriff who […]

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — An emotional day in court, as the trial for three men accused of murdering a young star athlete reached day six. Daryus Bryant, a star Manchester High School athlete, was shot to death on the night of his junior prom on April 20, 2024. Semaj Copeland, Zion Horton and Jaquan Mahone […]

A 44-year-old woman died Friday at the Muscogee County Jail, according to a Facebook post from Muscogee County Sheriff Greg Countryman. Countryman said Kimberly Golden was found unresponsive in her cell at the Muscogee County Jail. Columbus Fire & EMS along with the Muscogee County Coroner’s Office responded to the sce

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A historic building in midtown Columbus is being transformed into a pickleball facility. The long-vacant space on 17th Street is being converted into Midtown Pickleball. Larry Bussey is behind the project and is credited with restoring the historic building and bringing the fast-growing sport to

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A local child development center is celebrating the opening of its new Columbus location with a ribbon cutting on Friday, May 22, 2026. Growing Room Child Development Center will hold its grand opening at its newest location at 1600 1st Ave. in Uptown Columbus and The Mill District at 9 a.m., […]

A jury was finally seated Friday in the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit, clearing the way for the murder trial tied to a prom-night shooting that killed a Manchester High School student in April 2024. The case has drawn attention across the region, with friends and family back in court nearly two years after the teenage

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The National Infantry Museum’s Summer Film Fest is set to begin on June 4, 2026, offering a wide range of movies for the community to enjoy for low prices. According to the National Infantry Museum, the Summer Film Fest will show family-friendly movies every Thursday and Saturday from June 4 thro

MUSCOGEE COUNTY, Ga. — Two people were arrested Wednesday after deputies conducting patrol operations in south Muscogee County discovered one suspect had outstanding felony warrants tied to kidnapping and vehicle hijacking charges, according to the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said investigators with t

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A woman was found dead in her jail cell at the Muscogee County Jail on Friday, May 15, 2026, according to Sheriff Greg Countryman. According to Countryman, 44-year-old, Kimberly Golden, was found unresponsive in her jail cell. Columbus Fire and EMS and the Coroner’s Office responded to the scene.

East Alabama Medical Center’s Emergency Transport Services (ETS) has named Alison Maglaris as its Employee of the Year, recognizing her dedication to emergency medical services and the care she provides to patients across Lee County. The recognition was announced as part of East Alabama Health’s annual Employee of the.