Columbus State University breaks ground on new, $3.2 million clubhouse
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Columbus State University officials and members of the university’s golf team broke ground on a state-of-the-art clubhouse Thursday, aimed at boosting team competitiveness and student-athlete recruitment and retention. CSU officials say when fully funded, the $3.2 million, 6,447-square-foot...
Cirque Italia Water Circus brings international performers to Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Cirque Italia Water Circus will perform at Peachtree Mall from Jan. 23-26, featuring international performers from Argentina, Brazil, and Romania. The animal-free circus includes acrobats, jugglers, aerialists, dancers, and clowns performing under a black and white tent at 3131 Manchester...
Faith-based organization hosts leadership event with local mayor, D.A., business & church leaders
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Government, business and church leaders met in Columbus for a special faith-based leadership event. The focus was on community challenges and a vision for solving those problems. The two-day “Unite The Valley Leadership Symposium” was at Praise Ministry Tabernacle off 17th Avenue in Columbus....
Candidates for Lee County Sheriff race submit qualification papers
Two candidates have submitted their qualification papers for the race for Lee County Sheriff. Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones announced his candidacy for reelection on October 29, 2025. Jones filed for qualification papers during the first week of January 2026. Sheriff Jones has been the sheriff of the county since...
Local legislators talk issues at town hall meeting
Local democratic lawmakers held a town hall meeting discussing everything from mental healthcare to education and school camera citations. It was the last listening session before the general assembly convenes Monday January 13, 2026. State Representative Debbie Buckner said one word sums up what she’s hearing from...
Alabama Power to close busy Phenix City intersection for one week
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) — Phenix City officials are advising motorists of a road closure and construction that is expected to last one week. According to Phenix City Dept. of Public Works, Alabama Power will be closing the intersection of 24th Street and 21st Avenue to begin placing new power poles in the area. The...
Local couple shares their New Year’s Resolution on National Quitter’s Day
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Jan. 9 serves as National Quitter’s Day, and while people typically abandon their New Year’s resolutions around this time, some individuals are taking a different approach to starting their new habits. Research has shown that people quit their resolutions for the year by the second Friday of...
Ralston Towers residents report return of problems that closed building in 2020
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Residents of Ralston Towers say problems that forced the century-old building to close in 2020 have returned, including pest infestations, unreliable heating and cooling, overflowing trash and recurring water and elevator issues along with security issues. Ralston Towers, opened in 1914 as a...
Gunshots reported in area of school, MCSD HQ and library in Columbus. Perimeter secured
A report of gunshots in the area Friday prompted officials to place a secure perimeter around three public facilities in midtown Columbus, according to a news release from the Muscogee County School District. The Muscogee County Public Education Center , the Columbus Public Library and Rainey-McCullers School of the...
Former City Manager Isaiah Hugley leading fundraising efforts in Columbus mayor’s race; JoAnne Cogle...
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — About four months out from the Columbus city elections, voters are getting their first look at the campaign finances of five of the six candidates still in the race for mayor. Thursday night marked the first mandatory reporting deadline for candidates to reveal contributors and expenses....
