Columbus GA

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - More than a year after the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper installed the first wetland trash trap in Columbus, officials say the device has collected over 300 pounds of trash at Cooper Creek Park — and a second trap could be in place before the end of the year.

LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WAKA) – A bridge replacement project in Lee County will soon be underway. The bridges over Choctafaula Creek, south of Exit 50 on I-85 north and south, will be replaced starting Monday. Crews will limit lane closures to Sundays through Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 5...

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WTVM) - The Alabama Department of Transportation has added intersection modifications at US-431 and SR-165 in Phenix City to an ongoing resurfacing project. Installation of an additional left turn lane from US-431 southbound onto SR-165 Widening on SR-165 to accept the additional left turn lane traff

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus authorities are searching for a missing man. 67-year-old Jimmy Brooks was last seen in the 1300 block of 32nd Street in Columbus. Brooks was last seen around 8 a.m. on July 3. He is about 150 pounds and is 5′7. Brooks was wearing baggy blue...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Columbus Police have arrested and charged a 17-year-old with murder in connection with the Wednesday night shooting death of an 11-year-old. Jordan Donovan King was booked into the Muscogee County Jail early Friday on multiple charges, including murder and firearm charges, including possession of

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The G.W. Carver Tigerettes held a Line Dancing Night at Carver High School, with admission proceeds going directly to individual dancers’ fees. Guests chose a Tigerette to support upon arrival, and every dollar spent on admission went to that dancer’s account. Community members of all ages attend

If there’s one thing that can brighten my day, it’s the first bite of a delicious taco. Needing a pick-me-up after a busy few weeks, I decided to try Tacos El Paisa , the newest Mexican restaurant to join the scene on Broadway in Columbus. I’ve always had a weakness for quesabirria tacos because dipping juicy tacos int

Chester’s BBQ coming soon to the Landings Chester's Barbeque is coming soon to the Landings off Airport Thruway in Columbus. The popular barbeque eatery will open in the same location as Cook's Place. Roy Cook announced the closure of Cook's Place and revealed the new owner on social media this week. Cook p

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — During the final quarter of Piedmont Columbus Regional’s 2026 fiscal year, officials saw the expansion of access to care and are celebrating the next generation of professionals who will continue providing high-quality, patient-centered care. In May, a $58 million Intensive Care Unit (ICU) expans

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Dewayne Webb with All About Fitness joined WRBL to discuss the fourth annual Rivertown hairstyling and backpack giveaway. The Chattahoochee Valley All About Fitness Bootcamp and Rivertown School of Beauty, Barber, Skin Care & Nails are partnering again to bring this annual event to the community.