Columbus suspends tree debris fees in storm-damaged area
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus Consolidated Government’s Department of Public Works will temporarily suspend Tree for Fee charges for eligible residential storm debris following widespread storm damage in a designated area of Columbus-Muscogee County. Public Works has mapped the affected area to determine which pr
Central-Phenix City QB headlines this week’s Ben’s 10 list of impact performers
There has been a lot of talk about Thompson senior quarterback and Alabama commit Trent Seaborn this year and deservedly so. However, Georgia State commit Bobby Coleman – younger brother of Texas wide receiver Cam Coleman – continues to impress as well. Bobby made this week’s Ben’s 10...
“It was so uncalled for… she destroyed us”: Family speaks out as accused killer...
PHENIX CITY, Ala. — Four months after 36-year-old Harvey Lee Walker was shot and killed at the Colonial Inn on Highway 280, his family is speaking out — as one of the people accused in his death remains on the run. Walker, a father of four, was killed...
When Death Calls: Inside the life of a local coroner Part 2
RUSSELL COUNTY, Ala. (WRBL) — “You never know when it’s going to be someone’s last opportunity to say, I love you.” – ARTHUR SUMBRY, JR., RUSSELL COUNTY CORONER. Arthur “Pee Wee” Sumbry Junior’s family has been in the funeral service industry since the early 1920s. He’s been around death all of his life. He learned […]
St. Anne-Pacelli students to have virtual learning day Monday, September 21 amid power outages
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School announced Sunday evening that all pre-K4 through 12th grade students will have a virtual learning day on Monday, Sept. 21 due to the current power outages following Saturday’s severe storms. RELATED: Thousands of Columbus residents face power outages, downed trees
13th annual Jazz on the River draws crowds to Woodruff Riverfront Park
COLUMBUS, Ga. — Smooth jazz and R&B music played at Woodruff Riverfront Park Sunday during the 13th annual Jazz on the River event. Attendees, including first-time visitors and longtime regulars, said they enjoyed the atmosphere by the river. Columbus resident Yolanda Weeks has attended the event for multiple years.
Cooler weather arrives Wednesday following summer heat
Columbus can expect a calm Sunday followed by afternoon thunderstorms and high heat early in the week before a cold front brings cooler temperatures on Wednesday.
Fall fest debuts in Pine Mountain with community celebration
Pine Mountain celebrated its newly renamed Fall Fest on Saturday with a mountain race, local vendors, and a display of a new 70-foot ladder truck by visiting firefighters.
GDOT seeking public’s input on proposed $11.3 million improvement project for Columbus intersections
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is seeking the public’s input on a recently proposed project designed to improve four Columbus intersections. GDOT is inviting residents to join them for an in-person Public Information Open House at Blackmon Road Middle School on Tuesday, Oct. 13 f
Phenix City, Russell County law enforcement connecting with community at annual ‘Faith and Blue’...
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) — A local tradition is returning to Phenix City to continue catering meaningful relationships among the community and law enforcement. The annual ‘Faith and Blue’ event is making a comeback on Sunday, Oct. 11 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Crawford Baptist Church located at 4503 Hwy 80 W. RELATED: […

















