Police Benevolent Association hosts annual children’s hospital event
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The West Georgia Chapter of the Police Benevolent Association hosted its 12th annual Blue Lights and Smiles event Tuesday afternoon at the Bill and Olivia Amos Children’s Hospital. Local law enforcement officers from multiple agencies gathered at the Columbus State University Police Department...
Grandma Val’s hits the Road
AUBURN — Grandma Val’s Lemonade & More, in partnership with GVL Beverage Company, is hitting the road with its highly anticipated Tasting Tour, introducing the public to its newest bottled beverages: O.G. Lemonade and TaéBerri. The Tasting Tour will span Lee County, East Alabama and select West...
Chilly start, sunny finish with a midweek shift coming
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good Tuesday morning! We’re off to another cold and frigid start today, with temperatures sitting in the mid to upper 20s. The good news? Winds are calm, so wind chills won’t add any extra bite to the morning air. Sunshine takes center stage once again today, helping temperatures rebound...
WTVM Coat Drive invites viewers to give the gift of warmth
WTVM is inviting viewers to donate new or gently used coats to help keep families in the Chattahoochee Valley warm this winter.
Police warn shoppers to stay alert for holiday theft
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - With Christmas just over a week away, stores and parking lots are packed with people searching for last-minute gifts. But despite all the holiday activities, safety experts say shoppers need to stay alert. Nearly half of all retail theft happens in winter. Safety experts emphasize the...
Rain Late Week, Then a Mild Start to Winter
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL)-Temperatures across the region will trend warmer ahead of our next cold front, setting the stage for rainfall late this week. From Thursday through Friday morning, widespread showers are expected, with most areas picking up measurable rain totals of up to a quarter inch. As the cold front moves...
Lee County earn high marks on state report card
LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Board of Education reviewed results from the state report card, which showed multiple schools earning an “A” rating and “Most Improved” recognition. Board members also gave Superintendent Mike Howard high marks in his annual performance evaluation. “We just had...
Mother shares hope for overcoming holiday depression after daughters death
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Depression affects millions of Americans each year, especially around the holidays. Common symptoms of clinical depression include intense sadness, notable changes in sleep or appetite, and feeling overwhelmed by holiday expectations. Mechelle Virgin, a Phenix City resident whose daughter...
Former Columbus sports, news reporter found dead at Hoover home; murder-suicide investigation underway
A former Columbus sports and news reporter was one of two people found dead in a Hoover, Alabama home Tuesday. Christina Chambers was one of two adults found unresponsive at their residence in the 700 block of Highland Manor Court in Hoover, Alabama, according to AL.com and WBRC Fox 6 News.
Cold air on the way out
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Temperatures start warming up in a noticeable way Tuesday and most of the week for that matter. Showers around Thursday are expected to dry up for the end of the workweek and most of the weekend. Full sunshine Tuesday will send our low to mid 20s...

















