Columbus GA

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus Police Department needs assistance in locating a missing man last seen in 2022. According to CPD, 65-year-old Harvey Tarver was last seen near 3rd Avenue in February of 2022. Police say Tarver is deaf-mute. He is said to be 6′02″, 140lbs, with black and gray hair.

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL)- It was a crisp fall-like morning to mark our Wednesday. Readings dropped into the 50s and 60s across the area. This afternoon, we are tracking nothing but beautiful weather. Highs have warmed into the 80s. End of the Week: Thursday is set to be another fall morning, with morning lows in the […]

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — In the Columbus State University archive, a hallway is filled with dozens of boxes. According to the school’s archivist and it’s military history chair, those boxes could hold some of the most historically significant military documents from the post-Vietnam War era. Earlier this summer, CSU...

Runoff elections to be held in East Alabama following municipal elections. Development of Columbus Safety Action Plan underway. Officials are seeking public input on a plan enacted by the Columbus City Council.

The Muscogee County School District paid tribute Thursday to the remarkable career and legacy of Miss Juanita Carson Booker, dedicating its counseling and social work department in her name. The honor coincided with Booker’s 95th birthday. Booker, who spent 46 years in education, became the district’s first director...

SMITHS STATION — For years, the cell phone has been an extension of the modern teenager, a constant connection to their social worlds, entertainment and the wider internet. However, a new state law is redefining the high school experience in Alabama. The FOCUS Act (Freeing Our Classrooms of Unnecessary...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The iconic Rosehill Seafood restaurant is officially back open after it was announced earlier this month that it would be run under new management. Rosehill Seafood, located on Hamilton Road, was run by Jeff Lunsford for decades, as this is the business his father started. “Our goal is to...

LEE COUNTY — At its regularly scheduled meeting on Aug. 27, the Lee County Commission voted to hire a new COO for the county. The commission voted 4 to 1 to hire Blake Beck. Over the past several weeks, the commission has posted the job description, completed interviews and second interviews. Probate Judge Jere...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus police say a pedestrian was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle late Tuesday night. The incident happened near the intersection of Buena Vista Road and Omega Drive, prompting authorities to close the area to traffic while emergency crews responded. Police confirmed the...

Desktop Pilot is a family-run company in Columbus offering affordable flight simulation hardware and real aviation training. Wednesday Morning Weather on the Go (8/27/25) 3 injured in Tuesday Columbus shooting, police say. Updated: 7 hours ago. Authorities say three people were injured in a shooting early Tuesday...