Columbus GA

After a chilly morning, temperatures will drop into the 30s tonight, but Thursday is expected to be warmer with highs near 70s, and the weekend will bring highs in the 80s with minimal rain chances.

Students from Russell County High School recently showcased their talent, dedication, and leadership at two major competitions: the JAG State Career Development Conference and the Southern Union 37th Annual Business Tournament. At the JAG State Conference, the team competed in six events and brought home trophies in...

Four-star offensive lineman Jatori Williams of Phenix City (Ala.) Central Phenix City has set several spring visits, including one to Florida State. Williams will head to Auburn on Thursday, March 19th. He will then be at Georgia on Saturday, March 21st. He is heading to FSU on Tuesday, March 24th before making his...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A Muscogee County deputy was transported to the hospital after their patrol vehicle was struck by another driver on Wynnton Road, according to Sheriff Greg Countryman. The Sheriff says the deputy was not at fault in the crash. The deputy was taken to Piedmont Columbus Regional reporting neck...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Double Churches Elementary School invited families to an interactive math, science and technology night featuring a game show-style event. The event, titled “Are You Smarter Than a Wildcat?”, was modeled after the popular game show “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” and featured grade-level...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Residents gathered March 8 for a town hall hosted by Clean Energy Columbus to raise questions about a proposed data center code-named Project Ruby, a $5 billion development proposed for northeast Muscogee County. Clean Energy Columbus, a local environmental group that holds monthly “Citizens’...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus Police Department is asking for the public’s help in determining the whereabouts of a missing man. 48-year-old Marquette Walker was last seen on Feb. 27 in the 500 block of Parkchester Drive in Columbus. Police say he had on gray shorts and brown shorts.

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Housing Authority of Columbus (HACG) has appointed Laura Johnson as its new CEO, effective immediately. Johnson had already been employed with the housing authority as its Chief Real Estate Officer. In a release issued on Wednesday, the housing authority said Johnson has extensive knowledge...

NOME, Alaska (WIAT) — A couple of weeks ago, there had only been five people to have won the Iditarod sled dog race twice in a row. Now, Jessie Holmes is the sixth. At 9:32 p.m. AKST Tuesday, the Phenix City-native won the famed Alaskan race, just as the sun was going down along the […]

Columbus jury convicts two men in the 2023 murder of 16-year-old Dayton Willis; one defendant cleared of malice murder as sentencing is set for April 1.