Report: Columbus Aviators to sign defensive back Shon Stephens
The Columbus Aviators are set to sign defensive back Shon Stephens on Thursday according to UFL Analyst. Shon Stephens is five foot ten and weighs 175 pounds. The 27-year-old from Bakersfield, California, had signed with the Memphis Showboats on August 14, 2025. The Showboats were relocated to Louisville, and...
In-state Alabama decommit scheduling a Miami visit is frustrating for multiple reasons
Kalen DeBoer has opted to build his rosters through high school recruiting, so he can't afford to let an in-state talent like Jatori Williams leave.
SSHS: ‘Rock On’ wins Music for All’s Advocacy in Action award
Smiths Station High School’s “Rock On” initiative struck a chord well beyond the rehearsal hall this winter, earning the band program national acclaim as a 2026 recipient of Music for All’s prestigious Advocacy in Action Award in the Student Recruitment, Engagement, and Retention category. The honor...
4 vehicle crash causes road closure near 13th Street
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Several police and EMS personnel were reported near 13th Street and 10th Avenue in response to a four-vehicle accident. All four cars have reportedly sustained major damage. Authorities have shut down the roads between 10th Avenue and Webster Avenue. This is a developing story. More information...
Teenager arrested after deadly LaGrange shooting
LAGRANGE, Ga. (WRBL) — A teenager is now in custody after allegedly shooting and killing a Columbus man. According to the LaGrange Police Department, 16-year-old Tavarion Henry was taken into custody Tuesday evening. Henry was identified as the person who allegedly shot and injured Marshawn Bailey, who later died...
‘Foodie experience you won’t want to miss’ to benefit this Columbus organization
The Columbus Symphony Orchestra has announced the list of food vendors for this year’s edition of its annual Toast of the Town fundraiser. Here are the businesses providing the food for the March 6 event, from 7-10 p.m., in the Columbus Convention & Trade Center , 801 Front Ave.: The Cookie Co. : gourmet, stuffed and...
Columbus police investigate officer impersonation case in North Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus police are investigating an incident involving someone impersonating a police officer in North Columbus. The case occurred on JR Allen Parkway, according to Deputy Chief Jeff Bridges of patrol services. Details surrounding the investigation remain limited. “So right now we are aware of...
Three arrested in Columbus homicide case
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Three men have been arrested and charged in connection with the October shooting death of William Tatum. Ka’Sean Huff, 26, was taken into custody Wednesday by Columbus Police Department’s Fugitive Unit. Marques Lattimor, 22, and Uriel Reed, 25, were served while already being held at the...
Police use technology to track stolen trailer across Georgia
Police in Cumming say new technology helped them track down stolen property more than 100 miles away and led to the arrest of multiple suspects.
Feds: Columbus men filed fake returns, recruited others in $17M COVID scam
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Four Columbus men have plead guilty in federal court regarding a pandemic-related tax fraud investigation. Christopher Upshaw, aka “Troub,” 26, pleaded guilty to one count of mail fraud on Feb. 4. In addition, 34-year-old Johnathon Swift, aka “JB or John Boy”; 41-year-old Dontavis Williams,...

















