Columbus GA

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - What began as a 40th birthday trip to Jamaica became a fight for survival when Hurricane Melissa struck the island as a Category 5 storm. Keshayla Wilson and Shaley Espino were trapped in their hotel room at the Riu Palace, 30 minutes outside of Montego Bay, when the hurricane made landfall...

BATON ROUGE - A missing 13-year-old girl from Baker was found safe but reportedly abused in a basement in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The arrests of three men in three different states followed. Officials say that this case is a clear example of online grooming and trafficking. Chris Masters, a Supervisory Special...

A Phenix City resident has gone missing, and his family is deeply concerned about his safety. Stephen Conner vanished on Saturday, November 1, 2025, after leaving a convenience store on Fourth Avenue in Phenix City around 10 at night. Conner, 39, is known to drive a 2022 white BMW SUV,...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A local trunk-or-treat event got an extra treat, in a heart-warming show of community. Moe’s Original BBQ and Chris Harmon of St. Thomas Episcopal Church worked together to donate 200 sandwiches and chips for kids attending the event at the Boxwood Community Center. The thoughtful donation...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - High pressure will be in control through the workweek meaning all the sunshine will eventually warm us up during the day while the late nights and early mornings will be cool or chilly. Patchy morning fog at first Monday with temperatures in the upper 30s and...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Goodwill of the Southern Rivers is set to host their second annual Veterans Day event supporting veterans and their families on Thursday, Nov. 6. Event organizers say the event will connect individuals with local businesses and employers, educational resources and community partners. Those in...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus Parks and Recreation will host two Thanksgiving food drives this month to support local families in need. Multiple donations will be collected throughout the month at several recreation centers in Columbus, including:. Comer Community Center | 107 41st Street. Columbus Aquatic Center...

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around columbus..

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Fire crews responded to two fires Sunday night in Columbus. WTVM originally reported from the Columbus Fire Department that five people were displaced from an apartment fire on Ballard Way. Fire Chief Daniel Macon has since made a correction on that. According to officials, one fire...

The Columbus Consolidated Government’s Public Works, Columbus Recycles Division and Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission welcome magician Arthur Atsma for “The Magic of Recycling”. During the national traveling recycling show from November 3–7, 2025, Arthur will visit schools and community organizations across...