Columbus GA

UPDATE: Phenix City School officials released a statement about the lockdown, which can be found below. UPDATE, 11:42 a.m.: Both Phenix City Elementary School and Phenix City Intermediate School have been cleared and are now out of a lockdown. Officials say safety measures are still in place. PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) — A large law […]

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A federal jury has convicted a Columbus man of trafficking meth, cocaine and marijuana while armed. After a four-day trial, a jury found 33-year-old Fernando Brown, also known as “Nino,” guilty of conspiring to traffic large quantities of drugs including more than 100 pounds of marijuana and using a firearm.

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A pedestrian was rushed to a Columbus hospital after being struck by a vehicle Thursday morning. Officers with the Columbus Police Department responded to the 2300 block of Wynnton Road around 8:30 a.m. following reports of a collision involving a person on foot. The victim’s current...

A suspect is in custody following an early-morning blaze at a popular north Columbus seafood restaurant.

LOACHAPOKA, Ala. (WTVM) - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s State Bureau of Investigation launched an officer-involved shooting investigation Wednesday involving a Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputy. The incident occurred at approximately 5:36 p.m. when deputies were attempting to serve an arrest warrant for first-degree rape at a residence...

COLUMBUS, Ga. — Police have arrested six individuals in connection with a series of air conditioning unit thefts impacting homes, businesses, and churches across the city, according to the Columbus Police Department. Investigators with the Property Crimes Unit began looking into the cases after noticing an increase in thefts...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A bat in the Columbus area has tested positive for rabies. According to Columbus Health Department officials, the bat was located near the North Dixon Drive area. The animal was tested on Wednesday. Those who may have come into contact with a bat should contact the...

Semi-automatic pistol and ammunition seized at trap house (DOJ) The long-running federal crackdown known as...

4-star WR Jaden Upshaw out of Lee County commits to Texas A&M.

Lee County’s healthcare scene is buzzing with new openings this week — from animal care to hospital imaging. If you’re looking to grow your career in a caring environment, these roles are worth a look.