2 Georgia museums among best in United States
Two museums in Georgia are among the best in the United States, and yes, one of them is in Atlanta.
Columbus Police request assistance in identifying theft suspect
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — An officer from the Columbus Police Department’s (CPD) Patrol Service is asking for the public’s help in identifying a theft suspect. According to CPD, a woman allegedly committed a theft in the area of Bunker Hill Road and St. Mary’s Road. The victim of the theft submitted photos of the...
Superior Court Judge gives ‘shooter for the Crips’ life in prison, plus 150 years...
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A man who prosecutors described as “the shooter for the Crips” was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, plus 150 years Thursday afternoon in Muscogee County Superior Court. Judge Tippi Burch sentenced Kendaryl Rogers, 33, to life in prison for the 2020 criminal street...
Columbus Clingstones collaboration aims to connect local youth league teams
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus Clingstones are partnering with the La-Z-Boy of Columbus to build a new “Clingstones Field of Dreams Team” program. Numerous local youth league teams have been extended an invitation to join their, “heroes on the diamond” for the grand announcement of the new program. Officials say...
Black History Month Observance Breakfast Draws Sold-Out Crowd for 41st Annual Celebration
A sold-out crowd gathered Monday morning, Feb. 16, 2026, for the 41st annual Black History Month Observance Breakfast, an event that has become a cornerstone of the community’s annual celebration of heritage, leadership and service. Hosted by U.S. Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., the breakfast honored local residents...
Near record warmth, rising rain chances to follow
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Spring-like temperatures take hold of the Chattahoochee Valley through Saturday. Even in the mornings, we’ll be in the 60s. A slow moving cold front will give us occasional showers and some storms mainly Friday and Saturday. It turns colder Sunday and especially the first part of next week.
Three Columbus airport commissioners resign, and two replacements nominated at special-called meeting
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A special called meeting this week brought significant changes to the Columbus Airport Commission, as three members formally resigned and two new appointees were nominated to fill vacant seats. During Tuesday morning’s meeting, the commission acknowledged the resignations of James Barker,...
Muscogee County School District to host educator hiring fair in March
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Muscogee County School District is inviting job seekers to its upcoming Educator Fair, aimed at recruiting teachers, paraprofessionals and professional support staff for the 2026–2027 school year. The hiring event will take place on Saturday, March 14, from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. at...
Eddy Middle School gives back to the community with service event
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Eddy Middle School is inviting local organizations in the community to serve as community collaborators in their Eddy Service to the Community event. The service event will be held on Saturday, March 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Eddy Middle School on 2100 South Lumpkin Rd. Eddy Generals say […]
13th Street ‘Pig’ packing it in soon
Piggly Wiggly was founded in Memphis by Clarence Saunders and first wiggled its curly tail in 1916. By the 1920s, Piggly Wiggly had become a chain in the South and beyond. Sadly, the Piggly Wiggly located on 13th Street in Phenix Plaza, which has served our community since opening in 1972, will soon be closing its...

















