Local organizers plan vigil in response to shooting death of Minneapolis woman and detention...
Local organizations are holding a community vigil this Saturday following the shooting death of a Minneapolis woman and local impacts from federal raids. Indivisible Columbus and Indivisible Phenix City are hosting a “ICE Out for Good: Community Vigil and National Day of Action” event at 7 p.m. eastern standard time...
Storms end; Now the cold moves in for AL and GA
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL)- Following this morning’s severe weather, we did have a few damage reports across the region. Notably, downed trees from strong winds in Salem, Al. We will thankfully have calmer weather in our forecast. RAINFALL: Rainfall totals across the area range from 0.5-1.5 inches. Some local amounts may...
Hospital staff host honor walk for Army veteran, Alabama sheriff’s deputy
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Piedmont Columbus Regional hosted an honor walk Thursday commemorating a hero’s final act of service. Retired Army Sgt. 1st Class and Lee County, Ala. Deputy Sheriff Kevin Hagberg was hospitalized Dec. 28 after suffering multiple strokes. The 55-year-old served in the U.S. Army and was deployed...
WEATHER AWARE: Strong to Severe Storms Possible Today; Cooler Air On The Way!
TODAY (WEATHER AWARE):We are WEATHER AWARE today for the possibility of strong to severe storms, all ahead of a strong front. Behind it we’ll see temperatures finally come down after nearly a week of highs in the 70s. A line of showers and storms will be approaching the Chattahoochee Valley late morning into early...
Severe weather moving through north Georgia
Severe weather is moving through multiple areas of north Georgia on Saturday.
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...
