Columbus GA

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WTVM) - A suspect has been arrested after an armed robbery at a Phenix City liquor store Monday night. The Alabama Spirits and Wine connected to the BP gas station on Opelika Road, near Copeland Drive, was robbed around 10 p.m. Monday. Phenix City police reported to...

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WTVM) - A former grocery store in the Ladonia area of Phenix City has found a new use — but not as a traditional retail space. All Good Self Storage recently moved into the 46,000-square-foot former Winn-Dixie building at 3952 U.S. Highway 80. According to the...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good Tuesday morning! It is a crisp and seasonal start to the day, with temperatures in the low 50s. There is still a noticeable chill in the air, especially in some of the cooler rural spots where readings have dipped into the 40s. By this afternoon, however, things will feel quite […]

COLUMBUS, Ga. - Federal authorities have dismantled a major criminal organization in Columbus, seizing hundreds of millions of dollars in drugs and more than 100 guns in a massive sweep called "Operation Sweet Silence." Massive gang takedown in Columbus. The backstory:. Law enforcement finished a massive investigation into the Zohannon...

Veteran educator Dr. Draveious Hurston‑White will take over as principal of Key Elementary, stepping into the role after Dr. Jackie Flakes’ retirement.

A popular doughnut shop in Columbus scared customers Monday with a viral post, seeming to announce its closure. Golden Donut, which has locations at 625 Manchester Expressway and 2033 Wynnton Road , posted on its Facebook page “breaking news” that they were closed — closed-minded about making average donuts. “It is with heavy hearts that we make this announcement: We make donuts so good, it’s...

PINE MOUNTAIN, Ga. (WTVM) - Pine Mountain Police Chief Daniel Ferrone has retired, effective immediately, citing personal reasons. Ferrone began his law enforcement career in 1997 with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and joined the Pine Mountain Police Department in 2006. He served as the department’s canine handler and advanced through the ranks before being appointed chief of police in 2016.

PINE MOUNTAIN, Ga. (WRBL) — Pine Mountain officials announced on Monday the retirement of Police Chief Daniel Ferrone, effective immediately. Ferrone began serving as the police chief at the Pine Mountain Police Department in 2016 after many years as the department’s canine handler. Before advancing through the ranks, Ferrone began his law enforcement career in […]

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A Columbus artist who has a passion for painting is grateful to still be alive. Margarete Keopfer recently had a brush with death that helped her see her own mortality through a different light. She has a talent for bringing things to life on a canvas. Her colorful paintings decorate the […]

Two individuals are facing charges after Columbus police and state troopers seized over 100 grams of purple fentanyl during a narcotics investigation.