Columbus Police searching for critically missing man last seen near Gazebo Way
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus Police Department is searching for a critically missing man who was last seen on Saturday, Jan. 31. Police say Keith Rome, 53, was last seen in the area of the 1300 block of Gazebo Way on Jan. 31, 2026, around 10:30 a.m. Rome was wearing a navy blue polo […]
Lee County man dies in storage shed fire
On February 1, 2026, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office received a 9-1-1 call in reference to a structure fire with a possible victim inside in the 200 block of Lee Road 712 in Opelika. Lee County Sheriff’s Office Deputies along with Beauregard Volunteer Fire Department, Southwest Volunteer Fire Department and Salem...
Storage building fire leaves one dead in Beauregard
A Lee County man has died after a Sunday night fire. The fire happened on Lee Road 712 in the Beauregard community of the county around 6:40 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. Beauregard Volunteer Fire Department, Salem Volunteer Fire Department, Southwest Volunteer Fire Department, Lee County Sheriff’s Office, and EAMC...
Body of Opelika man found after fire inside a shed
The body of an Opelika man has been discovered after firefighters put out a fire inside a shed. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office received a 9-1-1 call today about a fire with a possible victim inside in the 200 block of Lee County Road 712 in Opelika. Deputies along with the Beauregard Volunteer Fire Department,...
Investigation begins in Phenix City fire
An investigation is now underway into a Sunday fire in Phenix City. Numerous Phenix City Fire and Rescue units vehicles and firefighters, along with Phenix City Police Department and CARE Ambulance responded to 4001 16th Avenue, near Summerville Road and 40th Street, around 1:50 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. The fire...
John Anker breaks tradition, files to run for citywide Columbus Council seat
Columbus Councilor John Anker, who was appointed as an interim representative, has filed a declaration of intent to accept campaign donations to run for the citywide District 9 council seat, going against precedent and previous statements. Last March, the late Columbus Councilor Judy Thomas of District 9 resigned...
These 12 Georgia Restaurants Serve The Kind Of Meals You’d Expect On Sunday
Sunday meals in Georgia hold a special place in the hearts of locals and visitors alike, rooted in... Keep Reading this Post Here → These 12 Georgia Restaurants Serve The Kind Of Meals You’d Expect On Sunday
Police searching for missing 17-year-old in Georgia
GEORGIA — Columbus police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 17-year-old girl who was last seen Saturday. According to the Columbus Police Department, Ashley Butle was last seen around 4 p.m. Saturday in the area of 1st Avenue. The case was reported to police later that same day. Butle is...
Man killed in Sunday Lee County house fire
LEE County, Ala. (WTVM) - A man has died following a Sunday evening house fire in Lee County. According to Lee County Coroner Daniel Sexton, the incident happened at a residence on Lee Road 712 in the Beauregard community. The coroner said 49-year-old WC Hawkins II was pronounced dead just after 7 p.m. Sunday.
Deadly Sunday fire in Beauregard under investigation
BEAUREGARD, Ala. (WRBL) — A deadly fire was reported on Sunday, Feb. 1, in the Beauregard area off Lee County Road 712. WC Hawkins II, 49, was pronounced dead at the scene at 7:10 p.m. CT by Lee County Coroner Daniel Sexton. The Coroner’s Office will transport his body to the Alabama Department of Forensic […]
