Multiple organizations gathered at local church to celebrate Labor Day and honor workers
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Chattahoochee Valley Labor Chapter partnered with 24th Street Missionary Baptist Church and the West Georgia Farmers’ Cooperative on Saturday to bring the inaugural Labor Day Wellness Fair. These groups, joined by many other community members, gathered at 24th Street Missionary Baptist...
Multiple agencies extinguish early morning structure fire in Lee County
BEAUREGARD, Ala. (WTVM) - Multiple East Alabama agencies worked together to extinguish an early morning structure fire in the community of Beauregard. According to the BVFD, they were called to a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, the structure was found fully on fire. BVFD personnel quickly deployed multiple...
Councilman Byron Hickey files intent to run for mayor
Columbus police investigate connected scenes at Shirley Winston Park and Patriot Place apartments. Columbus police investigate connected scenes at Shirley Winston Park and Patriot Place apartments. Former Sergeant with Columbus Police Department running for city council. Karen Gaskins officially announced her bid for...
Columbus police investigate connected scenes at Shirley Winston Park and Patriot Place apartments
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus police are investigating two connected scenes Friday evening and are urging the public to avoid both areas. According to officials, one person was shot and killed at Shirley Winston Park. A heavy police presence remains as investigators process the scene. Police say the response at...
Columbus police searches for critical missing person last seen near Knight Drive
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus Police Department is seeking the public’s help in searching for a teen last seen near Knight Drive. According to CPD, officers are searching for 16-year-old Harmanie Black, who is described as a Black female, standing 5 feet event, weighs 168 pounds with black hair and brown eyes....
The Old Russell County Courthouse Labor Day Fair 2025
Free Admission and Parking with plenty of food, vendors, and entertainment…Seale Courthouse Labor Day Fair – Sept. 1, 2025 from 10 am – 4 pm EST
Death investigation ongoing after Columbus teen found shot inside apartment complex
A Columbus teen has died following a shooting. Authorities say the death is under investigation. Authorities responded to the 1700 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, where Virginia Arms apartments are located, following reports of a shooting around 3:20 P.M. on Friday, August 29, 2025. The victim was...
Drying out in time for Labor Day in Columbus, Ga
COLUMBUS, GA (WRBL)- We are currently stuck between two stalled fronts. One across north Georgia and the other to our south. These fronts will begin to clear over the weekend. Sunday: We are in for a little bit more sunshine Sunday. While most will stay dry, a few pop up showers will be possible in […]
Columbus man shot, killed in local recreation center’s gym
A Columbus man has died following a shooting inside of a local recreation center. The shooting occurred just after 2:30 P.M. on Friday, August 29, 2025, inside of the Shirley B. Winston Recreation Center. Authorities from the Columbus Police Department, Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office, Georgia State Patrol, Muscogee...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Alabama
ALABAMA — An 85-year-old woman has died from injuries she sustained in a two-vehicle crash earlier this week, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). The crash happened Wednesday, Aug. 27, around 3:21 p.m. on U.S. 280 near the 133-mile marker in Lee County. Troopers said Melinda R. Adams of LaGrange...
