Single-vehicle crash on Fortson Road leaves one dead in Columbus, officials say
A single-vehicle crash over the weekend on Fortson Road in Columbus has left one man dead, according to officials. Officers responded to the crash on Fortson Road, just south of Almond Road, according to a post on the Columbus Police Department ’s X page. The driver was pronounced dead, according to the post....
Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle near Muscogee school district office
A pedestrian is dead after being struck by a vehicle Friday night on Macon Road, according to officials. Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan said the victim was struck in front of the Muscogee County School District headquarters. Bryan identified the victim as Shirley Ann Lewis, 66. Lewis apparently crossed against...
Columbus State professor creates killer croc replica
A Columbus State professor has created a first of its kind replica of a killer croc that roamed the earth millions of years ago according to a press release from the university. Dr. David Schwimmer, a world-renowned expert on the giant North American crocodilian genus Deinosuchus and a Columbus State...
It’s back. ‘The Springer Ghost Book’ returns with more haunted tales, color photos
The Springer Opera House in Columbus has released a second edition of “The Springer Ghost Book ,” written by retired producing artistic director Paul Pierce. “I never in my life expected that I would become the ghost expert of the Springer Opera House,” Pierce told the Ledger-Enquirer before the Dec. 19 book signing...
When will the new Raising Cane’s open in Columbus? That date now is set
Chattahoochee Valley residents have been speculating about when the new Raising Cane’s location at 5720 Whittlesey Blvd. in the Columbus Park Crossing shopping center will open. The company has now answered. The Columbus location is scheduled to open Jan. 13, with 160 employees to be hired, the Baton Rouge,...
Columbus man found dead in Bibb County Jail identified, coroner says
The identity of a man found dead in the Bibb County Jail was released Monday, according to the Bibb County Coroner’s Office. Willie Edward Drake, a 51-year-old Columbus man, was found “unconscious” and pronounced dead in his cell Friday night, Coroner Leon Jones said. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was expected...
After contentious debate, Columbus Council considers repealing airport commission
Members of the Columbus Council are considering repealing the Columbus Airport Commission after the two groups clashed during Tuesday’s council meeting. Airport director Amber Clark, along with members of the airport commission and staff, attended the meeting to update the council on the airport. The delegation...
Time to SHINE is running out
The annual holiday light display at Columbus Botanical Garden is sold out for Sunday, December 21, but there are two nights remaining for those families who appreciate amazing exterior illumination. Tickets are still available on Monday and Tuesday, December 22 and 23, from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm. If you...
Structure fire reported on Lee Road 201 overnight in Salem
Smiths Station Fire Protection District, Salem Fire Department, and Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to an overnight structure fire. The fire was reported around 4 A.M. eastern on Sunday, December 21, 2025, in the 2400 block of Lee Road 201. According to Smiths Station Fire Chief Blake Green, his...
Last-minute shoppers crowd Columbus stores on ‘Super Saturday’
COLUMBUS. Ga (WTVM) — A record 159 million people were expected to hit stores Saturday, according to the National Retail Federation, making it one of the busiest shopping days before Christmas. The day, coined “Super Saturday,” brought crowds of last-minute Christmas shoppers to Columbus stores as the holiday rush...
