Columbus Clingstones announce pitcher Chris Sale’s rehab assignment moved to Triple-A Gwinnett
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus Clingstones announced on Friday that pitcher Chris Sale’s rehab assignment has moved. The left-handed pitcher will no longer make his scheduled rehab start at Synovus Park on Saturday. Instead, Sale is set to pitch for Triple-A Gwinnett Braves this weekend as he continues his Major...
Smiths Station mayor and city council candidates attend community meet and greet
SMITHS STATION, Ala. (WRBL) — Candidates running for city council and mayor in Smiths Station had the chance to talk to voters Tuesday night. The East Alabama Board of Realtors hosted Tuesday night’s meet-and-greet, where five candidates took the stage, each given five minutes to share their priorities. Candidates...
Two men plead guilty in murder of Phenix City man
Two men have pleaded guilty in connection with the 2020 murder of a Phenix City man, Anthony Wilborn, whose disappearance and death sparked a nearly five-year investigation. District Attorney’s Office’s officials confirmed on Monday, August 18, 2025, Gary Cochran pleaded guilty to Felony Murder in the death of Mr....
Wellness Wednesday: Maternity Tours
July marked the busiest trauma month on record for Piedmont Columbus Regional. Thursday Morning Weather on the Go (8/21/25) MILITARY MATTERS: Survey Boats In Coastal Georgia Named After Three Fallen Army Heroes. Updated: Aug. 19, 2025 at 10:34 PM EDT.
Zebrowski Sparks Fifth Inning Rally in 6-1 Win Over Pensacola
COLUMBUS, GA., — A bases-clearing double from Adam Zebrowski pushed Columbus to a 6-1 win for the Columbus Clingstones (23-25, 49-65) over the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (26-21, 60-56) on Thursday night at Synovus Park. Decisive Plays: A solo home run from Fenwick Trimble gave Pensacola a 1-0 first inning...
Rain today with a wet start to the weekend – cooler, drier air on...
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good Friday morning! We’re kicking off the day under mostly cloudy skies as a stalled front remains draped across Alabama and Georgia. This lingering boundary will continue to bring scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the afternoon and evening. With increased cloud cover and elevated...
Wetter end to the week and start to the weekend
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - We’re tracking two cold fronts that are due in here over the next several days. The first will provide increased opportunities for rain and storms as we close out the week and head into the weekend. The second will move all the way through and give us a less humid and slightly cooler feel by...
Phenix City Schools Superintendent retires after two years
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) — The Phenix City Board of Education has formally accepted the retirement of Superintendent Dr. Janet Sherrod, effective December 31, 2025. In a news release, The Phenix City Board of Education says the retirement was accepted at the August Board meeting. A statement from Dr. Sherrod was...
Georgia man arrested for identity theft, theft of property in Auburn
A Georgia man is facing charges in Auburn for identity theft and theft of property. Auburn police say they received a report involving a forged check on December 5, 2024. The victim reported that the check was posted for mail at a location in Auburn. The check was then stolen, altered and deposited into a bank...
Cusseta man arrested for armed robbery in Lee County
A Cusseta man has been arrested for armed robbery in Lee County. Deputies with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to an armed robbery around 8:22 p.m. Wednesday to the 8000 block of U.S. Highway 29 N. Once they arrived, the victim stated that he was texting with a...