Columbus Airport reopens after 3 months of reconstruction
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The runways have been cleared for takeoff at the Columbus Airport after three months of reconstruction, with the first commercial plane arriving on Friday. For more than 55 years, the previous runway stood at the airport showing signs of cracking and depression throughout the years. In early...
Dry Start to the Weekend Before Rain Moves in
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - We kicked off this Saturday on a chilly note, waking up to lows in the upper 20s and low 30s - well below our average of 43 degrees. We’ll stay mostly sunny today, but highs only reach the upper 50s, and a steady breeze will make it feel even cooler.
Open Your Homes and Hearts: The Puppies Of Columbus, GA Need You!
Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around columbus.
Columbus native, TikTok star Marquay Collins dead at 24
Marquay Collins, also known as "MarquayTheGoat" on TikTok, passed away Wednesday morning, Muscogee County coroner Buddy Bryan confirmed to WRBL News 3.
2 people injured in overnight shootings in Columbus, police say
Two people were injured in the overnight hours on Thanksgiving in Columbus, according to the Columbus Police Department. The first shooting reported by police occurred on Ormand Drive , leaving one person hurt, according to CPD on X. A suspect was in custody in that incident, police said Friday. The second shooting...
Alabama Mother Accused of Trying to Smother Her 4-Month-Old Daughter After Late-Night Disturbance
Phenix City, Alabama – Authorities in eastern Alabama have arrested a woman accused of violently assaulting her 4-month-old daughter during a late-night incident that witnesses described as an attempt to suffocate the infant. Deputies say the child survived and appeared alert when taken to the hospital, but the...
Multiple Lee County fire departments respond to overnight house fire
An overnight house fire has been extinguished by Lee County fire crews. Crews with Smiths Station, Beulah, and Salem fire departments along with Lee County Deputies responded to a residential structure fire at approximately 3:00 am CST on Saturday, November 29, 2025, in the 2300 block of Lee Road 279.
70-year-old man gave his 95-year-old mother two black eyes, was arrested after his brother...
A 70-year-old man beat his 95-year-old mother until she had two black eyes and apparent marks on her arms and legs, Alabama authorities say. John Earl Black has been charged by the Lee County Sheriff's Office with second-degree elder abuse, according to a press release. He was booked into the...
Community Foundation Update (11/29/2025)
The East Alabama Community Foundation in Montgomery has announced a $37,000 grant to the Lee County Emergency Management Agency (LCEMA) to acquire an unmanned aerial drone. The drone will help support a wide range of critical missions, including search and rescue, damage assessments, hazard monitoring, surveillance,...
Marquaythegoat – New Details On Death That Has Left Millions Heartbroken
Social media influencer Marquaythegoat died at age 24 in Columbus after suffering breathing complications after a car crash. Popular TikTok influencer Marquaythegoat died in Columbus after experiencing serious breathing trouble just weeks after a car crash in Atlanta that left him dealing with persistent pain. The...
