Turkey giveaway to be held in Columbus Sunday
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The CMHayes Foundation is hosting a turkey drive to give back to families in Columbus and the surrounding areas. According to organizers, 100 families will receive a free turkey. The event will be held Nov. 23 at 2024 6th Avenue in Columbus. The giveaway will start...
LIST: Columbus area Thanksgiving food giveaways and events
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Several organizations across the Columbus area are hosting Thanksgiving food giveaways and community meals from Nov. 20-27, providing free turkeys and meals to families in need. Friday, Nov. 21. The Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance will distribute community grocery cards at 2 p.m. at...
You’ll Find the World’s Best Freestyle Pros in This River Town
Created In Partnership With Columbus, Georgia Whitewater was the last thing on my mind when I first heard of Columbus, Georgia. The southeastern United States isn't typically known for its whitewater. The first day I paddled the Chattahoochee River, I was blown away by the quality of the kayaking. Big waves, warm...
Warrants issued for teen charged with threats against 8 Columbus schools
Warrants have been issued for the arrest of a suspect charged with making terroristic threats against eight Columbus schools . Muscogee County School District police identified the suspect as Maliek Brooks, 18, who isn’t a student in the district, MCSD communications director Kimberly Wright told the Ledger-Enquirer...
10-Digit dialing required in January
With new telephone numbers in high demand, the Alabama Public Service Commission approved the implementation of the new 483 area code to overlay the existing 334 area code region. The 334 NPA serves Montgomery, Dothan, Auburn, Prattville, Phenix City, Enterprise, Opelika, Selma and many other smaller communities....
Mom of 2 and Cupcake Shop Owner Dies Following Crash with School Bus
“All who knew her were impacted by her boundless enthusiasm, strong faith, and generosity of spirit," read a GoFundMe created in honor of Jennifer Cooper
Stacey Gray’s DNA matches two rape kits from Renee Eldridge
The murder trial of Stacey Gray began today, November 18, 2025, with opening statements and expert testimony. Gray is charged with the rape and murder of Renee Eldridge in July of 2015. District Attorney Don Kelly said Stacey Gray was waiting for Eldridge at her home in Columbus after a...
Midday Interview: Red flags to spot phone scams
Cpl. Kristi Gross, speaking on behalf of Sgt. Jane Edenfield, said scammers often use pressure and fear to manipulate victims. She encouraged residents to take simple steps to protect themselves.
Why Columbus Mayor Skip Henderson paused the search for a new city manager
Columbus Mayor Skip Henderson announced during Tuesday night’s Columbus Council meeting the search for the next city manager will be paused for three to six months. The search for a new city manager began in March in anticipation of former city manager Isaiah Hugley’s retirement at the end of 2025. The search didn’t...
GBI report clears up cause of death in Columbus case
New details show the Columbus woman’s death was ruled natural causes, overturning earlier reports of a mauling.
