Fire crews extinguish blaze in Beulah
Multiple fire agencies responded to a fire Sunday morning. The fire broke out around 11:40 a.m. eastern time on Sunday, April 19, 2026 in the 4400 block of U.S. Highway 29 near Andrews Road in the Beulah community of Lee County. Beulah Fire responded to the scene, along with mutual...
Smiths Station native led safety system for Artemis II moon mission
SMITHS STATION, Ala. (WTVM) — A Smiths Station native played a key role in NASA’s Artemis II mission to the moon, leading the team responsible for a system designed to save astronauts’ lives in an emergency. Dr. Precious Mitchell works at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in...
One arrested in major drug bust a Columbus smoke shop
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A Columbus smoke shop is at the center of a drug bust - after neighbors complained about what was happening inside. Columbus police and army investigators executed a search warrant on April 15 at BABA Smoke Shop on Manchester Expressway. Officers seized the following:. • 3,255.3...
Inmate dies in Muscogee County Jail, sheriff says
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - An investigation is underway after a woman was found dead in the Muscogee County Jail. According to Sheriff Greg Countryman, the woman was 20 years old and was found unresponsive in her cell. Columbus Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene. In a statement...
Saturday Remains Dry, Few AM Showers For Sunday Then Cooler!
THIS WEEKEND:We’ll see a mix of sun and clouds for Saturday with afternoon highs in the mid to upper 80s, so not quite as warm as Friday. A front approaches the region in the overnight into Sunday morning. A few isolated showers will be around from after midnight to 9am here in the Chattahoochee Valley, […]
One person found dead inside vehicle following a BOLO alert, deputies say
TALBOT COUNTY, Ga. (WRBL) — One person was found dead inside of a vehicle in a Dollar General parking lot located in Box Springs on Saturday around 10:21 a.m., according to Talbot County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say they located the vehicle after a neighboring jurisdiction gave them a Be On the Lookout (BOLO) an hour […]
Woman found dead in jail cell, according to investigators
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A 20-year-old woman was found dead in her jail cell on Saturday, according to the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). According to Sheriff Greg Countryman, Columbus Fire and EMS and the Coroner reported to the scene. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has been requested to be part of the standard […]
“Spring Closet Cleanout” returns to Columbus Convention and Trade Center
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus Convention and Trade Center is preparing for their annual, “Spring Closet Cleanout” coming up on Saturday, May 30, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Officials say the annual event provides Columbus residents a chance to clean out their closet and donate or sell their belongings for a cause. Officials […]
Warm through start of weekend, cold front delivers a change soon
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A cold front arrives during the second half of the weekend and pushes the warmer than average temperatures out. Just a bit of rain is possible Sunday before temperatures drop. Mainly sunny Friday. This will be the warmest day of the week. Highs for most of...
Muscogee County school bus involved in crash near Blackmon Road
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A Muscogee County school bus was involved in a motor vehicle accident near Blackmon Road on Friday. The school bus was reportedly involved in a crash after 4 p.m. Police officers and Fire and EMS personnel were at the scene assisting with getting the bus towed off the road. So far, there […]
