8 Phenix City Schools recognized for military student, family support
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WTVM) - Eight Phenix City Schools have been designated as 2026 Alabama Purple Star Schools by the Alabama State Board of Education. The award recognizes K-12 schools that use various activities and provide resources to support military students and their families. Read more about the requirements to become a purple star school here.
Fort Benning Maneuver Center of Excellence announces 2026 Ranger Hall of Fame Inductees
FORT BENNING, Ga. (WRBL) — Officials with the Fort Benning Maneuver Center of Excellence announced on Monday a list of the individuals selected for induction into the 2026 Ranger Hall of Fame. According to officials, induction into the Ranger Hall of Fame serves to commemorate and perpetuate the legacy of the most distinguished U.S. Army […]
I’ve Been to Food Halls Across the U.S. – This One in Columbus, Georgia,...
Coming from Las Vegas, where food halls are often cavernous and overpriced, I didn't know what to expect from Columbus. What I found at Banks Food Hall was the opposite: an effortless, community-driven dining experience that felt like the heart of the city. Tucked near the Chattahoochee RiverWalk in Uptown Columbus, the city's downtown hub, […]
Deputy shot serving warrant will not need additional surgeries
LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WTVM) - A Lee County deputy shot while serving a rape warrant last week will not need additional surgeries, according to the sheriff’s office. The deputy was shot in the arm and doctors are optimistic about the timeframe for his recovery after a latest follow-up, the sheriff’s office said.
Woman dies in Muscogee County Jail, found unresponsive in her cell, sheriff says
A 20-year-old woman has died while in the Muscogee County Jail, according to Muscogee County Sheriff Greg Countryman. Countryman identified the woman as a 20-year-old Black female. Muscogee County Corone r Buddy Bryan identified the woman as Xaniya Muse. Bryan said he doesn’t suspect foul play. Countryman said the woman was found unresponsive in her cell. Columbus Fire & EMS and...
Local angler reels in his biggest catch: a fishing scholarship
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Most people go to Lake Oliver Marina hoping to hook a bass and maybe take home a tournament check. For The Rock Academy Senior Peyton Norris, a day on the water has helped land something even bigger: a college scholarship. “I guess if you love what...
Cold front brings cooler temps, fire danger to Columbus
Cooler temperatures and elevated fire danger are expected to continue through Tuesday morning, before returning to above average temperatures and a chance for rain next weekend.
Columbus Council considers reversing promise to refund nonprofit’s $28,706.62 tax payment
The Columbus Council is debating refunding property taxes totaling over $28,000 and paid by the Columbus Botanical Garden before its nonprofit status was exempted after the organization made a mistake in its filing. This issue has been raised twice during council meetings. Councilor Walker Garrett of District 8 spoke in support of the garden during the council’s March 24 meeting. “They shouldn’t have had...
Local and federal authorities to detail results of Columbus investigation
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Local and federal law enforcement agencies are set to reveal the results of a major joint operation, dubbed “Operation Sweet Silence,” during a press conference Monday morning. The briefing will take place at 11 a.m. at the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office. Expected attendees...
Two people arrested after narcotics investigation leads to seizure of illegal drugs, police say
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Two people have been arrested for the possession of illegal drugs, according to the Columbus Police Department (CPD). The CPD’s Special Operations Unit alongside the Georgia State Patrol, concluded a narcotics investigation on Wednesday, April 15. CPD and Georgia State Patrol arrested the following individuals: RELATED: 13 people arrested, more than […]
