Columbus GA

As the nation plans celebratory events in honor of America’s 250th birthday, a variety of celebrations are being held in East Alabama, with some activities offered throughout the year. The United States Semiquincentennial commemorates 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. To honor this histori

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus police confirm a suspect has been arrested in connection with a Monday night shooting that left one person injured. 58-year-old Ray Montgomery is currently in custody. Officers were called to the incident in the 1400 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard around 10 p.m.,...

What started as an idea in a screenwriting class in 2007 is now a full-length movie making its Columbus debut. Music and film producer Domingo Guyton ’s 2025 feature “ Yesterday Today Forever ” is screening at Rainey-McCullers School of the Arts on June 13 before it lands on Amazon Prime Video this month. For Guyton an

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Looking for a remote or hybrid job? Goodwill wants to help your next career move. Goodwill’s virtual career center is set to host a work-from-home virtual hiring event on June 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event will connect job seekers with employers...

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WTVM) - Phenix City Schools is relaunching its middle school acceleration program under a new name: The Advanced Academy. The program is designed to provide motivated middle school students with rigorous coursework, advanced learning experiences and expanded opportunities for future academic success.

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Muscogee County School District’s summer meals program is underway and runs through the end of the month at more than three dozen locations. Any child 18 and younger can take part at no cost. The program is available at 14 schools and 25 community...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Officials with the Columbus Airport (CSG) announced on Monday that the Delta Air Lines’ Boeing 717 aircraft is scheduled to arrive on Friday for the first time in the airport’s history. According to officials, the introduction of the larger aircraft marks a significant milestone for the airport a

Breault endorses Cogle in mayor’s race runoff Trial attorney and third place finisher in the Columbus Mayors race, Chris Breault, has endorsed Joanne Cogle for mayor. In a very direct social media post, Breault revealed the “why” behind his decision. According to Breault, “Mr. Hugley is a nice older man, an

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Preparations for a bank fraud trial which will begin in July are underway. Monday morning, Judge Bobby Peters heard guilty pleas from two men associated with the case, which happened in 2021. Santorio Patterson and Deangelo Witherspoon will be sentenced on June 24. According to Assistant District

OPELIKA, Ala. (WRBL) — The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is inviting the community to participate in their annual tradition to help raise money for Lee County teachers. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, this marks the Fourth Annual ‘Clear the List’ Fundraiser. The event will be held from noon to close on Satu