Columbus police searching for runaway 15-year-old
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus Police department is asking for the public’s help in locating Cedriana Crump, a 15-year-old juvenile runaway. She is 5′9″, and weighs 230 pounds. Her hair color is black and eye color is brown. She was last seen in the area of the 300 block of 32nd Avenue on Feb. 19, 2026.
Georgia bill would require special elections to fill Columbus vacancies
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A bill pending in the Georgia General Assembly would change how Columbus fills vacant seats on City Council and in the Mayor’s office. House Bill 1339, sponsored by state Reps. Carolyn Hugley, Debbie Buckner and Teddy Reese, proposes updating Columbus’s charter to clarify the process for...
Midday Interview: Recapping the month of February
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Dr. Michelle Sanchez stopped by WRBL News 3 to give a recap of February, also known as the month of love. a. In the beginning, try to find someone with similar interest and personality styles b. If already in a relationship, try to participate […]
Winter cold grips the Valley to start workweek
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Colder air will continue to pour in Monday and Monday night, but the air will be very dry and clear. Starting Tuesday afternoon, a warming trend begins. It gets much milder mid to late week. We’ll watch rain chances late in the workweek. Sunny, chilly...
Cold start to the week, but a warm-up is on the way
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good Monday morning! The cold air has returned as we begin the final week of February, and you can definitely feel it as you step outside. Morning lows are in the 30s, but with strong, gusty winds, wind chills are sitting in the 20s across the entire area. We will see […]
Black History Month: Highlighting Kombat Zone
We’re shining a spotlight on Kombat Zone, a Black‑owned business using fun and friendly competition to bring people together.
Central High coaching duo Bobby and Carolyn Wright join local hall of fame
Central High’s iconic coaching duo Bobby and Carolyn Wright joined the Chattahoochee Valley Sports Hall of Fame, celebrating a combined 1,271 career wins.
Columbus store provides hope in honor of family’s late sister
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A sibling duo continues to honor their beloved sister who tragically passed away five years ago. They held their annual balloon release on Sunday in memory of their sister at a Columbus shop where they provide items for others in her honor. Nita Hughes and William DeJesus Jr., originally from...
Columbus police seek public’s help locating missing 13-year-old boy
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 13-year-old boy last seen earlier this month. Chauncey Gibson, 13, was last seen in the area of the 20 block of LaFayette Drive on Feb. 10, 2026, at approximately 8 a.m., according to the Columbus Police...
Del Taco closes Georgia and Alabama restaurants. What about Columbus area locations?
Georgia and Alabama Del Taco locations have closed due to their parent company filing for bankruptcy. The Del Taco locations at 4418 Hamilton Road in Columbus and at 1212 E 280 Bypass in Phenix City permanently closed. Both restaurants have removed their opening hours from their Facebook pages and changed their...
