Midday Interview: Veteran’s Day Parade 2025
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – Leroy Davis, Chairman for the Tri-City Veterans Day Parade Committee dropped by WRBL News 3 and spoke to anchor Teresa Whitaker about the upcoming event in November. Davis also explained how former City Councilor “Pops” Barnes will be this year’s honoree at the parade....
Valley woman arrested after allegedly attempting to burn cross at local church
Christy Lynn Wesson was arrested for allegedly attempting to set fire to a wooden cross outside of Rehobeth Baptist Church in Valley, Alabama.
Guthrie’s closes one Columbus location with relocation plans
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A Columbus fast food restaurant has closed, marking the end of its short run on Macon Road. A typed notice taped to the front door of the now former Guthrie’s, dated Sept. 24, announced the closure and hinted at a future relocation. “We are sorry...
Cool, Crisp Mornings & Warm, Breezy Afternoons Ahead
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - We have a great stretch of fall weather ahead! A few spotty showers and storms may pass through this evening, but skies will clear overnight, leaving us partly cloudy and comfortable. Friday morning will start off cool in the upper 50s, giving us that refreshing fall feel before sunshine warms...
MILITARY MATTERS: From Army combat to ministry, Vet is now preaching in Columbus and...
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - “God used the Army to help prepare me for ministry,” 1SG (Ret) Jay Bishop said. This local veteran traded one life of service for another. It started with almost 14 years in the Army, including leading fellow soldiers through the War in Afghanistan. Now...
Georgia Ethics Commission investigating Columbus mayoral candidate’s paperwork
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A Columbus woman’s filing to run for mayor is drawing scrutiny from the Georgia Ethics Commission after she listed Gov. Brian Kemp as both her campaign chairperson and treasurer. Charlita Nicole Grant submitted her intent-to-run form to the Muscogee County Elections Office last week. The...
First responders take part in mass casualty drill at Columbus Technical College
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Sirens, flashing lights and emergency vehicles surrounded Columbus Technical College on Tuesday morning — but it was all part of a planned drill. Multiple agencies participated in a mass casualty exercise simulating a tornado on the campus off Manchester Expressway. The drill involved the...
Fall weather moves into the forecast for Columbus, Ga
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL)- Happy Thursday! It has been a cooler Thursday afternoon. Readings only rose into the mid-70s today, which is 10-15 degrees cooler than yesterday. Friday: The end of the week is set to have perfect fall weather. Morning lows will drop into the 50s tonight, and they will be in the 70s again […]
Phenix City police seek info on cold case in homicide of Lamar Dontaye Whitaker
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) — Authorities with the Phenix City Police Department are seeking info on a five-year-old cold case on the murder of 35-year-old Lamar Dontaye Whitaker. According to Phenix City PD, on Oct. 17, 2020 at approximately 12:30 p.m., officers with the department responded to the area of 4th Place...
Columbus animal board tackles ordinance overhaul amid shelter concerns
Fall into Wellness Health Equity event slated for Oct 18. Local organization hosts 'First Lady of Columbus Luncheon'. Local organization hosts 'First Lady of Columbus Luncheon'

















