John Anker breaks tradition, files to run for citywide Columbus Council seat
Columbus Councilor John Anker, who was appointed as an interim representative, has filed a declaration of intent to accept campaign donations to run for the citywide District 9 council seat, going against precedent and previous statements. Last March, the late Columbus Councilor Judy Thomas of District 9 resigned...
These 12 Georgia Restaurants Serve The Kind Of Meals You’d Expect On Sunday
Sunday meals in Georgia hold a special place in the hearts of locals and visitors alike, rooted in... Keep Reading this Post Here → These 12 Georgia Restaurants Serve The Kind Of Meals You’d Expect On Sunday
Police searching for missing 17-year-old in Georgia
GEORGIA — Columbus police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 17-year-old girl who was last seen Saturday. According to the Columbus Police Department, Ashley Butle was last seen around 4 p.m. Saturday in the area of 1st Avenue. The case was reported to police later that same day. Butle is...
Man killed in Sunday Lee County house fire
LEE County, Ala. (WTVM) - A man has died following a Sunday evening house fire in Lee County. According to Lee County Coroner Daniel Sexton, the incident happened at a residence on Lee Road 712 in the Beauregard community. The coroner said 49-year-old WC Hawkins II was pronounced dead just after 7 p.m. Sunday.
Deadly Sunday fire in Beauregard under investigation
BEAUREGARD, Ala. (WRBL) — A deadly fire was reported on Sunday, Feb. 1, in the Beauregard area off Lee County Road 712. WC Hawkins II, 49, was pronounced dead at the scene at 7:10 p.m. CT by Lee County Coroner Daniel Sexton. The Coroner’s Office will transport his body to the Alabama Department of Forensic […]
10 Spring Wedding Flowers Georgia Couples Are Choosing For 2026
You’re scrolling through wedding inspo and suddenly pause on a bouquet filled with blooms that just feel like spring in Georgia. That moment makes sense because you want flowers that look timeless in photos, hold up in warm weather, and actually thrive long enough to make an impact on your big day.
Sherrie Aaron launches bid for Columbus City Council District 3
Sherrie Aaron formally launched her campaign Tuesday for the Columbus City Council District 3 seat, citing persistent infrastructure gaps, public safety concerns and unequal access to opportunity across the district. Aaron said that while Columbus continues to grow, too many District 3 neighborhoods are being left...
Teen Suspect Arrested After Shooting at Columbus Recreation Center Leaves Two Injured
Columbus, Georgia – A 17-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with a shooting at the Shirley B. Winston Recreation Center that left two men injured, according to the Columbus Police Department. The incident has renewed safety concerns at the facility, which has now seen two shootings within five months,...
Structure fire reported off of Alabama Hwy. 169 in Crawford
Firefighters are working to extinguish a structure fire Saturday night. The fire was reported at a home on Mercer Drive in the Crawford community of Russell County. CNAW2News.com began receiving word of the blaze around 6:15 p.m. eastern standard time. Crawford, Ladonia, and Uchee Creek volunteer fire departments are...
Local mechanic debunks myth about warming up cars during the winter days
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — It’s commonly believed that drivers should warm up their cars before driving them in the cold weather, however, some say that it’s a myth. WRBL spoke with a local mechanic who says it’s not mandatory. General mechanic Scotty Sanders said, ” There’s probably some sluggish feeling from not...

















