Midweek warmth with growing rain chances for the end of the week
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good Wednesday morning! We’re starting the day with a bit more cloud cover than earlier this week, though temperatures remain steady in the low to mid 70s. Expect a mix of sun and clouds through the morning. This afternoon, rain chances increase as scattered showers and thunderstorms develop...
Fort Mitchell man dies in car crash after chase involving Phenix City police
A Fort Mitchell man is dead after a Monday car chase involving the Phenix City Police Department, according to a news release from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. ALEA said the single-vehicle crash happened around 5:28 p.m. Monday at the intersection of Fontaine Road and Sixth Place South, about six miles north...
UNCF Campaign Kickoff Luncheon Celebrates Legacy and Expands Opportunity
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) launched its annual Columbus campaign Wednesday, August 20, with a powerful luncheon at the Green Island Country Club that drew more than 250 community members united in support of scholarships for local students. The event, emceed by Barbara Gauthier of WTVM, featured greetings...
On the Record: Phenix City’s first couple on faith, family and community
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Barbara interviews Phenix City first couple Eddie and Deborah Lowe on this episode of On the Record. Watch the full interview above.
Annual Congressional Summit takes place in Columbus, Shan Cooper honored
Shan Cooper, founder and CEO of Journey Forward Strategies LLC, was awarded the first Blanchard Servant Leader Award during the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Congressional Luncheon in Columbus, GA. The post Annual Congressional Summit takes place in Columbus, Shan Cooper honored appeared first on The Atlanta Voice .
Big Changes on the Way
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Tonight, we will continue to see some showers and storms lingering across the Valley before giving way to mostly clear skies. Tomorrow and into the start of the weekend, we will see rain chances on the rise. Friday is looking to be our wettest day on the horizon, with high temperatures dipping...
Columbus residents react to Isaiah Hugley filing a discrimination complaint against the city of...
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - New reaction following a discrimination complaint against The Columbus Consolidated Government. That complaint to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission comes from fired former Columbus City Manager Isaiah Hugley and his attorney. We hit the streets to find out what people in the fountain...
Columbus, Ga-Tracking heavy rainfall to end the week
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL)- Scattered storms continue to build for your Thursday evening, and a few of these have been strong. Any storm that does develop will have a chance for heavy rain. So be sure to bring the umbrella if you plan to head to the Clingstones game. Friday: We have a slight risk for […]
Opelika woman dies after train crashes into vehicle
OPELIKA, Ala. (WRBL) – A 69-year-old Opelika woman has died following a vehicle versus train collision at the 8th Street Railroad Crossing. Police say Cathy Richards was airlifted to Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta after the crash Wednesday afternoon. She later died from her injuries. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Traffic...
Family brings Slim Chickens restaurant to Phenix City
The Arkansas-based chicken restaurant Slim Chickens has finally set up a roost in Phenix City. Thanks to the new franchise owners, the Griggs family – Austin Thomas and his cousins Johnny Griggs, Derek Griggs, Daryl Griggs, and Jamie Griggs — area citizens can now enjoy Southern-style chicken paired with housemade...
