Hot & humid Tuesday ahead; Watching a cold front & Hurricane Erin
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good Tuesday morning! We’re kicking off the day with mostly clear skies and humid conditions once the sun rises. Temperatures are starting out very seasonal, ranging from the low to mid 70s across the region. As we move through the morning hours, expect plenty of sunshine, though a few clouds...
Sheriff Countryman calling all kids to enter into name MCSO’s mascot contest
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Muscogee County Sheriff Greg Countryman is inviting all kids to participate in the “MCSO Name Our Mascot” contest. Countryman says any child who is in pre-K through 6th grade can enter into the contest and name the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office’s newest employee. MCSO’s bear mascot needs a...
Tuskegee adds second date at Cramton Bowl with game against Morehouse
City officials announced on Monday the addition of another HBCU game to the Cramton Bowl lineup, adding the Tuskegee-Morehouse Classic on Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. “Montgomery is proud to welcome the Tuskegee‑Morehouse Classic to the historic Cramton Bowl in 2025,” Mayor Steven Reed said. “This iconic rivalry not only...
New roundabout coming to busy Lee County intersection
Columbus first responders were on the scene of a structure fire in the area of 16th Street and 3rd Avenue.
The Rent is Too Damn High: $1,500 Only Gets You 800 Square Feet in...
Renters in Georgia have a new reason to sigh. A fresh report says $1,500 a month buys just 800 square feet in Atlanta, while the same cash in Columbus or Macon gets you a small kingdom by apartment standards. 📦 What It Means For You: If you rent in Atlanta,...
Major delays on I-85 in Opelika due to crash, one lane blocked
OPELIKA, Ala. (WRBL) — A crash on I-85 South in Opelika has one lane blocked, causing major delays for drivers Tuesday morning. The Opelika Police Department says the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is on the scene of a crash between exit 57 and 58 (Bent Creek and Tiger Town). Officers are currently working to clear […]
Paws Humane declares state of emergency as shelter reaches critical capacity
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Paws Humane Society declared a state of emergency on Tuesday as the shelter has faced a “record-breaking” number of animals in its care and has surpassed available kennel space. Officials with Paws Humane Society say as of Tuesday, there are 547 animals under their care, 57 are waiting to enter...
A Special View From A Pew Editorial: It’s Time to Put this Caucasian conversation...
There is a quiet whisper moving through parts of Columbus’ White community. It has taken shape as a whisper campaign across Facebook, Instagram and other social media platforms. The subject? Former City Manager Isaiah Hugley and his decision to file a discrimination complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity...
First-year coaches who won their first games in Week 1
Twenty-nine first-year coaches won their first games last week.
Another hot and humid week ahead; Hurricane Erin churns in the Atlantic
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good Monday morning! We’re kicking off the week with mostly clear skies, warm temps, and a that daily dose of summer humidity. Expect abundant sunshine through the morning hours, with a few clouds drifting in by afternoon. Despite that, skies will stay mostly sunny, and temperatures will soar...