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Columbus police investigate shots fired scene Friday afternoon

Columbus police are investigating a shots fired scene Friday afternoon. The investigation is taking place on Fern Street near the intersection of Rigdon Road. At least thirteen evidence markers were seen laid out across the street. Crime scene investigators and patrol officers were seen investigating the scene. CNAW2News.com is told...
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Columbus Police Department swears in nearly two dozen new officers

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Twenty-three Columbus Police Officers were sworn in to their new roles Friday morning on the campus of Columbus State University, after completing 16 weeks of rigorous training. The Columbus Police Department says this class of officers puts the department at 368 employees, 20 positions away from being fully staffed. The graduates […]
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1 critical after early morning Columbus shooting

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus police say one person was critically injured following an early Friday morning shooting. According to police, it happened in the area of Irwin Drive and Ida Way. An exact time of the incident wasn’t immediately released. Authorities have not detailed a possible motive or...
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MCSD teacher accused of misdemeanor simple battery against student seeking immunity from prosecution

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A Muscogee County School District Special Education teacher appeared in State Court Friday afternoon seeking immunity from criminal prosecution. Jody Russell is facing misdemeanor simple battery charges for a November incident involving a student at Fort Middle School. “I didn’t harm him. I didn’t mean any harm by it. I just […]
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Brush fire sends smoke high on U.S. 80 in Phenix City

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) — Firefighters have contained a brush fire on U.S. 80 in Phenix City on Friday afternoon. Witnesses on the scene confirm the fire was burning on U.S. 80, near 40th Avenue. At least three agencies are currently on the scene — Phenix City Police Department, Smiths Station Fire Protection and the […]

Seasonable Temperatures for President’s Day

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The clouds look to stick around this evening and overnight leading to partly cloudy to mostly cloudy skies, but dry...

Rio Grande Triumphs in 2024 NFCA NAIA Leadoff Classic, Bringing Pride to Local Community

Rio Grande won the 2024 NFCA NAIA Leadoff Classic at the South Commons Complex in Columbus, Georgia. They finished with a 5-0 record, including...

House of Heroes organize first community projects of 2024

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - House of Heroes organized their first two community service projects of the year, helping two veteran widows in the Chattahoochee...

A unique look at the weather with Bob

Clear cold mornings can be expected for the next several days. Layer up early may be the solution for you and shedding layers later...

Let the sunshine return and calmer days ahead

Columbus, Ga. (WRBL)-Areas across the region overnight will experience patchy frost. The winds will remain calm, with patchy frost. Clear cold mornings can be...

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