Columbus city employees can soon expect job evaluations
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Concerns from the public over not being able to get help from city offices are prompting debate and potential action at Columbus City Council’s meeting today. For now, job evaluations are not mandatory for city employees, but they are encouraged. Some council members are looking...
Concerns grow over security inside Muscogee County Jail
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Concerns are growing about safety and security inside the Muscogee County Jail for both inmates and employees after a prisoner was able to manipulate a faulty lock, leading to the arrest of a medical provider accused of having sex with him. The jail, on 10th Street...
Drought Risk Grows as Dry Streak Hits 26 Days
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL)-It’s been 26 days since the region saw measurable rainfall—and there’s no sign of relief ahead. The last time rain made the books was a mere 0.01″ on September 6th. August 21st was before that, it was 0.30″, and on August 13 and 0.88″ earlier in the month. Aside from those, just a […]
Development Columbus Safety Action Plan continues; public input needed
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Columbus leaders are aiming for zero roadway deaths and severe injuries. Tuesday night, community members shared their input on a Safety Action Plan designed to make streets safer for drivers, walkers, and bikers. The Columbus Consolidated Government hosted its second public meeting at the...
Hometime Solutions brings affordable furniture to the community
OPELIKA — Hometime Solutions opened in Opelika in July and provides discount mattresses and furniture for Lee County residents. “It’s exciting,” said Hometime Solutions Owner Willie Moore. “They don’t have a store like this. I don’t know another store that sells quality used items and brand new items for a fraction...
Woman stabbed to death in Opelika, investigation underway
OPELIKA, Ala. (WRBL) – Opelika Police say a juvenile is involved in the investigation of a woman who was stabbed and killed Tuesday morning in the 1000 block of Samford Court. According to police, officers responded to a suspicious incident around 10:52 a.m. and found a 34-year-old woman suffering from a stab wound....
Sunny skies stick around – Dry week continues
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good Tuesday morning! We’re waking up to clear skies and comfortable temperatures in the low to mid 60s. It’s a beautiful start, and the sunshine isn’t going anywhere today. Temps will warm up quickly, climbing into the low 90s this afternoon—but thanks to the low humidity, it won’t feel too...
Mostly dry days ahead
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - While there could be a few stray showers the next couple days, significant rain stays out of the forecast. We’ll have pleasant early mornings and warmer and hotter days. A sunny sky Tuesday morning will give way to a partly cloudy afternoon. There is a...
Tuesday Morning Weather on the Go for Columbus, GA (9/16/25)
Monday Morning Weather on the Go for Columbus, GA (9/15/25) Cheryl Johnson talks about the West Central Georgia Cancer Coalition Butterfly Release. The 10th annual butterfly release will be held tomorrow in honor of those who've journeyed through cancer.
Emmanuel Prep participates in “Million Fathers March”
MIDLAND, Ga (WRBL) – 20 years ago the “Million Fathers March” started as a nationwide initiative to encourage fathers, male relatives and other male role models to come together to march kids. It’s a public way to show that these men are invested in their kids lives. The movement arrived in Midland, Georgia as...
