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...
Columbus billboards target the dangers of fentanyl, opioid misuse
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Drivers in Columbus might’ve recently seen billboards with a bleak message: “Fentanyl is poison.” The billboards, which include phrases like, “Use Narcan to save lives,” and “Know the facts about opioid misuse,” are part of a recent push by the Opioid Awareness Project, a collaborative effort...
Del Taco exits Columbus and Phenix City again
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Del Taco has once again exited the Chattahoochee Valley, abruptly closing its locations in Columbus and Phenix City. The restaurants on Hamilton Road in Columbus and Highway 280 in Phenix City reportedly shut down permanently on Tuesday. Both sites displayed notices announcing the closures, and...
Opelika police arrest 19-year-old in first-degree rape case
OPELIKA, Ala. (WTVM) - Opelika Police arrested a 19-year-old man Saturday on charges of first-degree rape following a report in the Pleasant Circle area. Police responded to Pleasant Circle on Saturday, February 14, 2026, regarding a report of a possible rape. The suspect, Mar’Quavious Jamon Miller, 19, had left the...
Midweek warmth builds before weekend storms and a cool down
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good Wednesday morning! We are waking up to a milder and mostly cloudy start across the area, and you may run into a few spots of patchy fog early on. Temperatures are hovering right around 50 degrees, making for a relatively comfortable start compared to recent mornings. As we head through […]
News Leader 9 reporter dances in honor of grandfather who battled dementia
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - News Leader 9’s Amaya Graham is participating in Dancing Stars of Columbus this year, dancing in honor of her grandfather who passed away after battling dementia. Graham said his journey wasn’t one he walked alone. His family, especially his daughter, watched the disease slowly change...
Russell County, Franchise Missionary Baptist Church to Honor Dr. Raymond Cochran with Series of...
Community leaders, elected officials and congregants will gather over the coming weeks to honor the legacy and retirement of Dr. Raymond Cochran, longtime pastor of Franchise Missionary Baptist Church, recognizing more than 70 years of preaching, teaching and service. The Russell County Commission will present a...
