Columbus GA

Lee County deputies are investigating two incidents at two pharmacies Saturday morning. The incidents occurred at U Save It Pharmacy, located at 2463 Lee Road 430 in Smiths Station, and at Beauregard Drugs, located 7667 Alabama Highway 51 in Beauregard. Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones confirmed a window was shattered...

Chuck Leonard , who for 38 years was a beloved newscaster at WTVM in Columbus, has died. His wife of 46 years, Carole Mashburn, confirmed the news Saturday to the Ledger-Enquirer. He died Friday night in Columbus Hospice ., she said. Leonard was 71. Mashburn, a retired Muscogee County School District teacher, wrote...

GEORGIA — A 66-year-old woman died Friday night after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Macon Road and Rigdon Road, according to the Columbus Police Department. Police identified the victim as Shirley Ann Lewis. She was transported to Piedmont Columbus Regional Medical Center, where she was pronounced...

We started out rather chilly with 20s and 30s across the area this morning, but we’ll see things warm up nicely under lots of sunshine. Highs today will be in the mid 60s. Sunday, a weak front swings down from the north and that will provide is with some clouds and a stray shower could […]

The Mount Olive Volunteer Fire Department helped bring holiday cheer back to the community with a brightly lit parade across Fort Mitchell.

Columbus police are investigating a fatal pedestrian-involved crash. The crash occurred around 10:15 P.M. on Friday, December 19, 2025, on Macon Road in front of the Muscogee County School District headquarters. The crash involved a U-Haul which struck a pedestrian who had crossed against traffic in a dark area of...

Health officials are warning residents after a raccoon in a Columbus neighborhood tested positive for rabies. What’s Happening: A raccoon from the Timbercreek subdivision near Whitesville Road in Columbus was confirmed to have rabies after testing by the Georgia Public Health Laboratory on December 17. What’s...

COLUMBUS, Ga. -A well-known and highly respected television news anchor and radio personality died late Friday, his wife and WTVM television station announced. Charles Mashburn, known to the community as Chuck Leonard, was born Sept. 1, 1954. He was a Birmingham, Alabama, native, and he began his broadcasting career...

RUSSELL COUNTY, Ala. (WRBL) — A Russell County Commissioner brought the holiday spirit to the courthouse with his annual Christmas party. Ronnie Reed, District 4 Commissioner, held his annual Christmas party on Friday to give away toys to community members in need. When families arrived, they received wrapped gifts...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Planning ahead doesn’t just pertain to Christmas gifts. It can also be a key factor in keeping you from getting sick. With holiday travel underway, taking extra precaution can go a long way. If you’re planning on traveling for the holidays, you likely have enough...