Two years later, no one has fixed expanding Phenix City sinkhole
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) — A sinkhole has been expanding for two years. So far, no one is claiming responsibility for the repairs. Once just a few feet across, the giant sinkhole now threatens to consume a house on Mimosa Road in Phenix City. It has already eaten away parts of the road outside the […]
Winn-Dixie to Close or Sell Over 30 Stores as Company Rebrands
The parent company of Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket plans to close or sell locations. Here's what to know about the Winn-Dixie rebrand.
A little cooler again
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A cold front moved through late Tuesday and is in the process of reinforcing some of the cooler air again. It will be dry through Saturday. Our next rain chance moves in Sunday afternoon or evening. Watch out for patchy dense fog early Wednesday. Temperatures will...
Toddler killed in Lanett hit-and-run; suspect arrested overnight
LANETT, Ala. (WRBL) — Lanett Police have made an arrest in the deadly hit-and-run which claimed the life of a toddler Tuesday evening. At approximately 7:15 p.m. on October 21, 2025, officers and Lanett EMS responded to the 400 block of South 4th Avenue after reports that a 19-month-old child had been struck by a […]
‘Crisis in our community.’ New Columbus childcare center tries to help solve issue
SafeHouse Ministries has opened a new childcare center in Columbus to meet a critical need in the community for more childcare. Bright Futures of Columbus , 1342 17th St., held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday and was scheduled to start taking care of children Wednesday, Anna Kowalsky, the center’s director, told the...
How this local restaurant reinvented a classic Columbus dish
A local restaurant decided to take a unique spin on a classic Columbus dish. Parker’s Pantry , 1815 Garrard St. , has been selling their popular Country Captain Soup for over seven years, and its popularity has only grown. Parker Mullins, co-owner of Parker’s Pantry, told the Ledger-Enquirer that the Country Captain...
Dutch Bros Coffee to open Phenix City location
For area residents craving a cup of Joe or another refreshing beverage, a new business planning to open in Phenix City is planning to quench a variety of thirsts. Dutch Bros Coffee, a drive-thru coffee spot, has established a plan for a new East Alabama location. Dutch Bro Coffee was...
Winn-Dixie to exit Columbus, Opelika and Eufaula
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WTVM) - Winn-Dixie, a once dominant grocery chain in the South, will divest dozens of stores in the coming months as it sharpens its focus on Florida, its home state for over a century. Southeastern Grocers, Winn-Dixie’s parent company, announced Tuesday that 32 Winn-Dixie stores and eight...
Gators chomp down for region title
AUBURN –—The Glenwood Gators and Lee-Scott Academy Warriors were two heavyweight squads locked in a stalemate with just under seven minutes remaining in the third quarter on Friday night, but that’s when the Gators’ halftime adjustments paid off in a big way. Nearly 30 minutes into...
80s Take a Hike as Cool Front Rolls Through
COLUMBUS, Ga.-If you’ve been hanging on to those warm 80s this October, enjoy them while they last — a noticeable change is already knocking at the door. A cool, dry front is sweeping through the region today, and it’s packing a real punch. Say goodbye to those unseasonably warm temperatures — this front is going […]
