Warm Saturday, Storm Chances Sunday, Then a Big Cooldown Late Week
Warm Saturday, Storm Chances Sunday, Then a Big Cooldown Late Week
Man identified in deadly crash near River Road in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A deadly crash in Columbus claimed the life of a 31-year-old man. According to the Muscogee County Coroner’s Office, the man has been identified as 31-year-old Brantley Eli Satterfield. The crash happened on Saturday night, March 7, near River Road and Double Churches Road. The...
Columbus Police Department’s Community Policing Unit named “First Friday Heroes” for month of March
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus Police Department’s Community Policing Unit has been named the “First Friday Heroes” for March 2026. Piedmont Columbus Regional highlights the following from the Community Police Unit for their service: Piedmont Columbus Regional recognizes first responders and local heroes as...
Two men kayak 500 miles down the Chattahoochee River to support conservancy efforts
GEORGIA (WRBL) — Two adventurers, one from Phenix City and one from Smyrna, have started their 500-mile journey down the Chattahoochee River to raise money for a Columbus-based non-profit. ‘Rediscover the Chattahoochee’ is a March 2026 fundraiser for the Chattahoochee River Conservancy, an organization whose mission...
Six Georgia water systems have ‘forever chemicals’ well above EPA limit
The water coming out of your tap may be clear, but that doesn't mean it's totally safe to drink. In fact, for at least six Georgia communities, there's real cause for concern. Recently, USA Today posted a map of public drinking water systems across the country that submitted test results to the Environmental...
4 indicted in for forging ‘bogus checks’ from state agency
Four Georgians were indicted Friday on accusations they forged checks from a state agency and stole tens of thousands of dollars.
Miss Georgia Scholarship Pageant prepares contestants with annual forum
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — This year marks the 81st Annual Miss Georgia Scholarship Pageant with the first one dating all the way back to 1945. Miss Georgia officials say the annual pageant got its start in the city of Columbus and has not left since. While the pageant will not take place until the summer, […]
Large brush fire reported in Beulah community of Lee County
A large brush fire is underway in the Beulah community of Lee County. The fire is taking place in the 2100 block of Lee Road 334, off of Lee Road 379. Fire crews were dispatched to the area around 1:25 p.m. eastern time on Saturday, Mar. 7, 2026. Beulah Fire...
Walk to unify churches set to take place in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A walk designed to unify churches and encourage people in the midst of war, division, and economic uncertainty is soon coming to our area. The 5th annual “March for Jesus” in Columbus will be next Saturday morning, March 14. The city’s mayor plus Phenix City leaders are expected to take part.
Marianne Richter of The Columbus Museum, Georgia’s Fall Line Exhibition
Marianne Richter, Director of the Columbus Museum, discusses Georgia's Fall Line Exhibition and the pivotal role Columbus played in shaping the region’s history. To be included in our video interviews or if you need video services for your company, please contact us.
