Man found guilty in 2022 Columbus shooting deaths of teens
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The verdict has been reached in the trial for the man accused of killing two teenagers at a Columbus block party in 2022. The jury has found Elijah Smith guilty in the shooting deaths of Marque Humber and Nakevius Petty, both 19. His charges are as follows:
America’s 250th birthday sparks interest in how residents are celebrating
RUSSELL COUNTY, Ala. (WRBL) — This year, America celebrates its 250th anniversary and it is influencing how many celebrate. It has been tradition for many to buy fireworks to commemorate America's birthday, and this year is no different. "I can remember celebrating in 1976 . . . It was...
Columbus Police Department arrests man for grooming minor
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A man has been arrested for grooming a minor, according to the Columbus Police Department (CPD). CPD confirmed they arrested Alex King, 25, and there may be additional victims. RELATED: CPD arrest and charge man with kidnapping, aggravated assault after allegedly holding others at gunpoint There
Hot and humid conditions continue through the holiday weekend
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good Wednesday morning! It is another warm start across the area this morning, with temperatures already sitting in the middle to upper 70s. A few locations across the Columbus urban heat island are even beginning the day in the low 80s. It is certainly a reminder that summer is in full […]
Y.N. Meyers III talks about the rescheduled date for the annual Purple and Golf...
The local chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity has rescheduled its annual golf tournament fundraiser.
Phenix City continues to light up the Fourth of July night in what has...
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Phenix City has been lighting up the Chattahoochee Riverfront on the Fourth of July for three decades and this year is no different. “Our residents love it,” said Phenix City City Manager Wallace Hunter. “It’s always been popular.” Free music, fireworks and fun. What is there not to love? Phenix
Local HVAC company urges homeowners to schedule maintenance before summer breakdowns
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - With summer heat pushing air conditioning systems to work harder, a local HVAC company is urging homeowners to schedule routine maintenance before small problems become costly breakdowns. Energy Savers of Columbus services around 4,500 customers in the Chattahoochee Valley each year. General Mana
Elijah Smith murder trial: Witness says he never saw defendant pull trigger
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Jurors in the murder trial of Elijah Smith heard testimony Wednesday from a medical examiner, the lead detective and a defense witness in the deaths of two men killed at a Columbus block party in April 2022. Medical examiner and detective take the stand. The medical...
Columbus police, teen leaders prepare for curfew’s first big test this Fourth of July...
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Fourth of July weekend will mark the first major test of Columbus’s new uptown curfew for unsupervised minors, according to Assistant Police Chief Lance Deaton. Officers are planning a significant increase in patrols — and two local youth organizations say they are mobilizing alongside...
The heat isn’t done yet: Triple-digit heat index sticks around
The heat isn't done yet: Triple-digit heat index sticks around
