Columbus GA

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A long-standing Columbus dining fixture has permanently closed its doors. Red Lobster’s original location in the city, situated at 1425 13th Street, shut down in recent days after 55 years of continuous operation. The restaurant first welcomed guests in June 1971. Ten years ago, the...

For the first time in more than two decades, Alabama will have a team playing in Williamsport. The Phenix City 12U All Stars have secured their spot in the Little League World Series after winning all four games at the Southeast Regional in Warner Robins, Georgia. This will be the...

The Columbus Consolidated Government Personnel Review Board reinstated a Columbus Police Department captain on July 15 after he was fired for insubordination. CPD Chief Stoney Mathis terminated Capt. Gregory Touchberry last fall after Touchberry, in February 2025, sent an email to other captains and Chief Deputy Clyde

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Tuesday was a big day on Columbus State University’s main campus. After more than a year of renovations, the Davidson Student Center reopened as the focus of campus life. The Georgia Board of Regents spent nearly $4.8 million to reimagine one of the original buildings on main campus. It was built

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Garrett and Robin Dixon of Lee County are Alabama’s 2026 Outstanding Young Farm Family, the Alabama Farmers Federation announced this week. The Dixons will receive $40,000 toward a Ford vehicle, a one-year lease on a John Deere tractor and a John Deere Gator as a result of their win. Sponsors include

COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL) — The Bill and Olivia Amos Children’s Hospital cut the ribbon on the newly finished Panda Cares Center of Hope Playground. Piedmont said that through Panda’s Cares Centers of Hope, officials created an outdoor playground, providing patients and families with a welcoming place to play, connect, and f

LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission approved a plan to begin replacing part of the county Highway Department’s dump truck fleet, along with a one-time longevity bonus for eligible county retirees, during its Aug. 10 meeting. County Engineer Justin Hardee told commissioners the Highway Department currently operates..

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Jeremy Williams sits on Death Row at Holman State Prison in Atmore, Ala. His execution is scheduled for 6 p.m. Central time Thursday. RELATED: State of Alabama prepares to execute Jeremy Williams for 2021 murder and sexual assault of 5 year old On December 13, 2021 Williams brutally murdered and

PHENIX CITY — On Aug. 7., Gov. Kay Ivey introduced the Yearbys, an Alabama family utilizing the CHOOSE Act, the governor’s Education Savings Account program. Parents John and Cecily Yearby have five children: Johnna (23), Josiah (15) in 10th grade, Jaci (13) in eighth grade, Jeremiah (11) in sixth grade and a 19-month-

CPD Property Crimes Unit makes 53 arrests, clears dozens of cases The Columbus Police Department’s Property Crimes Unit made 53 arrests, cleared 66 cases, and filed 327 charges between May 22 - August 2, 2026. The reporting period covers the summer months, when increased activity throughout the community ca