Marquette McRae McKnight with the Muscogee Educational Excellence Foundation, Supporting Teachers in the Community
Marquette McRae McKnight with the Muscogee Educational Excellence Foundation talks about their mission to recognize and reward exceptional teachers in the community. She also explains the different ways you can help support their mission. To be included in our video interviews or if you need video services for your...
Movies and TV shows casting in Columbus, Georgia
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
January thaw underway as clouds hang tough
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Warmer than average temperatures are dominating the forecast as we go through the workweek and even the start of the weekend. It will take a couple cold fronts to change things up over the weekend. The first one will bring rain and some storms Saturday; the second one will drop the temperatures...
West Georgia defensive tackle Kourtney Kelly commits to Clemson after visit
How about another addition for Clemson on the defensive side of the ball?. The Tigers kept their momentum in the transfer portal rolling on Wednesday afternoon, grabbing defensive tackle Kourtney Kelly from West Georgia. Kelly is ranked as the No. 94 defensive lineman currently in the portal, according to 247Sports....
Bicycle Columbus receives over $72,000 from Governor ’s Office of Highway Safety
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Officials with Bicycle Columbus announced that it has received $72,544 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. The grant will help finance its first full-time Executive Director. Since its founding in 2012, it has been 100% volunteer-run with little budget. Officials said the...
More fog this morning, with temperatures trending warm for the rest of the week
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good Wednesday morning! We’re starting off foggy again today, though it’s not quite as widespread as the past few mornings. Temperatures are staying mild, with readings near 60s. A weak front moves through later today, bringing more sunshine across the area and warmer temperatures in the low to...
Residents in Ranch Forest subdivision area advised to take caution after rabid fox found
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Georgia Department of Public Health is advising residents and visitors in the Mobley Road area to take precautions after a fox tested positive for rabies. According to the Georgia Public Health laboratory, a fox from the Ranch Forest Subdivision off Mobley Road in Columbus tested positive...
Off-duty Ga. FF recognized for saving 7 in head-on collision
COLUMBUS, Ga. — A Columbus Fire & EMS employee is being honored as Piedmont Columbus Regional’s First Friday Hero for helping save seven people after a head-on collision. Richard Barfield Jr was off-duty in November when he came upon the immediate aftermath of a head-on collision, according to the news release and...
Columbus police seeking 15-year-old runaway
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a runaway teen, reported missing last week. 15-year-old Jennifer Hernandez was last seen in the 4200 block of River Road on Dec. 30. She had on green sweat pants and a green hoodie.
Public Notices | Week of Jan. 8, 2026
SMITH JEREMY. Plaintiff’s,vs. Any person having a claim to the following described property located in Lee County, Alabama must answer a complaint to Quiet Title filed in the Circuit Court of Lee County, Alabama within 30 days of the last publication of notice in this matter by or thereafter a judgment by default may...

















