Phenix City superintendent’s job on the line when school board meets. Here’s why
Two weeks into the school year, the job security for the superintendent of Phenix City Schools appears to be on the line when the Phenix City Board of Education convenes Thursday. The board is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. in the PCS Auxiliary Building, 1210 Ninth Ave. A called meeting was scheduled for Tuesday to...
2 charged after selling classic car in Marietta, more than 100 miles from where...
The Columbus Police Department has successfully recovered a stolen 1973 Nissan Datsun 240SX and arrested two suspects, Ashley Herring and David Parr, following an investigation that led officers to Marietta.
You voted, and we listened. Here’s our review of Bmoski’s Flavor in Columbus
Near the roundabout on St. Marys Road in Columbus is a place with some of the best wings I’ve ever had. Last week, we posted a poll in the Extra Access channel on our Facebook page, asking which place we should review next, and y’all chose Bmoski’s Flavor Wings & Cafe. So L-E visual journalist Mike Haskey and I...
Rain coverage continues to go up a little each day
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - While some rain and storms will be around the next couple days, the best coverage of scattered showers and storms is expected to come Friday and Saturday as the first of two cold fronts moves through the region. The first will wash out just to our south and will help keep Hurricane Erin off the...
Temperatures are on a roller coaster this week
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL)- This afternoon, we have been tracking a few heavy downpours. These scattered storms will begin to fizzle out later tonight. Thursday: Temperatures will remain warm for Thursday afternoon, with readings sitting in the lower 90s. After a clear start, another round of isolated storms is expected...
Muscogee coroner identifies man pronounced dead at abandoned Columbus warehouse
Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan has released the identity of a man pronounced dead at an abandoned warehouse in Columbus. Bryan said 66-year-old Edwin Grier was pronounced dead at 5:28 p.m. Tuesday at the scene in the 3100 block of Macon Road. Grier suffered blunt-force trauma to the head, according to Bryan. An...
2 people in custody after stolen classic car recovered by Columbus police
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Two people are in custody after officers with the Columbus Police Department recovered a stolen classic car. The Columbus Police Department’s Property Crimes Unit says it recovered a stolen 1973 Nissan Datsun 240SX and arrested suspects Ashley Herring and David Parr. According to CPD, on July...
Paws Humane: More than 500 animals at overcrowded shelter wait to find homes
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — More than 500 animals remain at Paws Humane Society, waiting to find loving homes. The no-kill shelter declared a “state of emergency” on Monday, Aug. 19, saying it is at capacity. Paws says it needs at least 100 successful dog adoptions before it can take in any new animals. In the […]
Brace for pea-sized hail with thunderstorms in Alabama Wednesday – wind gusts reaching 40...
The National Weather Service issued a report at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday for strong thunderstorms until 2:30 p.m. for Bullock, Russell and Barbour counties. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are likely. "At 1:30 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Spring Hill,...
Rep. Jeremy Gray donates $14,500 in Community Service Grant funds to Russell County nonprofits
Alabama State Rep. Jeremy Gray (District 83) announced the distribution of $14,500 in Community Service Grant funds to support the work of five impactful nonprofit organizations serving Russell County. The grant funding was awarded to: The Focus Initiative, The Phenix City Christmas, Phenix City-Russell County NAACP...
