MercyMe bringing fall tour to Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - MercyMe will bring its fall tour to Columbus kicking off a 24-city run with an all-star lineup of Christian music artists. The tour will kick off at the Columbus Civic Center on October 8 - and will finish November 15 in Minnesota. The MercyMe LIVE Tour...
Morning Interview: Initiative to cut high blood pressure
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Primary Care Physician Dr. Daryl Ellis with Piedmont Columbus Regional joined WRBL to discuss ways to lower blood pressure and a statewide health education initiative. According to the CDC, high blood pressure or hypertension affects nearly half of all adults in the U.S. It’s called a silent kill
Lee County coroner race features incumbent, former sheriff’s investigator
LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WTVM) - Lee County voters will elect a coroner in less than a week, with incumbent Daniel Sexton facing a challenge from Brian Allen. Sexton has served as Lee County coroner for four years. Allen is a former investigator with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office with experience working on homicide and suic
Columbus firearms manufacturer set for $13M expansion, 35 new jobs
Governor Brian Kemp announced a $13 million expansion for HK USA’s Columbus facility Thursday, a project set to bring 35 new jobs.
Police presence near Lake Side Drive in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - There is a heavy police presence near Lake Side Drive and Sheridan Avenue in Columbus. Multiple Columbus Police Department vehicles and crime tape can be seen on the scene. According to News Leader 9 crews, violent crimes detectives are on the scene. No word yet on...
Murder trial begins for suspects accused of killing Manchester High athlete on prom night
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A jury has been seated in the murder trial of three defendants accused of killing a 16-year-old Manchester High School athlete on his prom night in April 2024. Semaj Copeland, Zion Horton and Jaquan Mahone are charged with murder in the death of Daryus Bryant, who...
Man killed jumping from Lake Martin’s Chimney Rock was celebrating college graduation, sheriff says
A young man who died after jumping off Chimney Rock on Alabama’s Lake Martin has been identified as a 24-year-old from Georgia. Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin on Thursday identified the victim as Jayden Barreto. He was from the Columbus area. Barreto was at the lake with a group...
Sheriff Greg Countryman hosts annual show of gratitude for MCSO staff
Sheriff Greg Countryman honored more than 475 employees during the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office's two-day annual staff appreciation event.
One Bite Of The Smothered Pork Chops At This Georgia Restaurant And You’ll Be...
There’s a restaurant in Columbus, Georgia where the pork chops have achieved legendary status among people who take their eating seriously. Minnie’s Uptown Restaurant serves smothered pork chops that could convert a vegetarian, though we’re not officially recommending you test that theory. Let’s get one thing straight.
This new Columbus doughnut shop is opening – and offering special deals
Ray’s Donuts ’s new Columbus shop is preparing to open this week. The new doughnut shop at 1821 S. Lumpkin Road. is having its grand opening May 15 at 6 a.m. On opening day, Ray’s is offering free doughnuts for customers who buy a dozen or half a dozen doughnuts.

















