Public Notices | Dec. 4, 2025
Lot 82, Haley Woods – Section III, a subdivision lying in Section 10, Township 17 North, Range 28 East, Lee County, Alabama, as shown on a plat thereof recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Lee County, Alabama in Plat Book 29, at Page 107; NICHOLAS D. BLAND; MIRIAM J. BLAND; SECRETARY OF VETERAN AFFAIRS;...
Contemplating Columbus: A Swedish Expat’s Inquiry into Southern Living
A recent post on a social media platform has sparked a lively discussion about living in Columbus, Georgia. The original poster, a Swedish employee of a large corporation, has been asked to relocate to Columbus for a significant project and is seeking insights from locals about the city. The individual is...
Retired Army leaders weigh in on scrutiny over U.S. military narco-terrorism operations
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — As questions mount over recent U.S. military operations targeting narco-terrorism networks, two retired senior Army leaders say any judgment on the use of lethal force should wait until all facts are known. Retired Brig. Gen. Andy Hilmes and retired Command Sgt. Maj. Jeff Mellinger, both of...
Students compete to make the biggest snow man ever
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Muscogee County School District has launched a new reading initiative designed to inspire the love of reading and teach teamwork. The initiative is called One School, One Book and for the month of December, the school will read the same book until Christmas Break. The students at Allen...
TikTok star Marquay Collins dead at the age of 24
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus community is mourning the loss of a Shaw High School graduate and young TikTok star. 24-year-old Marquay Collins, also known as “MarquayTheGoat” on TikTok, passed away Wednesday morning, Muscogee County coroner Buddy Bryan confirmed to WRBL News 3. Bryan says Collins was involved...
Death investigation underway after remains found in Lee County yard
SALEM, Ala. (WRBL) — The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has launched a death investigation after human remains were discovered early Tuesday morning, Dec. 2, at a home in Salem. Family members requested a welfare check after not hearing from their loved one in several weeks. When deputies arrived, they discovered the...
‘Changing the narrative.’ Controversial Columbus restaurant gets new owner
The Columbus community has long complained about Wild Wing Cafe , 6525 Whittlesey Blvd. Management noticed, and in response, announced Nov. 26 they were temporarily closing the restaurant. “Unfortunately, we had been coming up short of those goals for quite some time now and we apologize to all our patrons for doing...
Fantasy in Lights spreads Christmas cheer once again
PINE MOUNTAIN, Ga. (WTVM) - For more than 30 years, Fantasy in Lights has been making spirits bright at Callaway Resort and Gardens. “The entrance with that iconic sign is the same one you would have used on day one to this year 2025,“ said Gracie Thompson, the programming manager at Callaway Resort and Gardens.
Low income heating assistance delayed in Muscogee County
This winter’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for heating, administered by the Georgia Department of Human Services, officially opened December 1, 2025. This federally funded program assists Georgia homeowners and renters with their heating bills through direct payments to home energy suppliers....
Tennessee Lands Commitment From Georgia Defensive Lineman Nic’Quayvion “Nuk” Simmons
In the final hours before the early signing period begins on Wednesday, Tennessee has reportedly landed a three-star defensive prospect to the 2026 class. According to a report from Rivals’ Hayes Fawcett, Tennessee has officially picked up a commitment from class of 2026 defensive lineman Nic'Quayvion "Nuk" Simmons....
