Alap Shah Discusses the Upcoming TEDxColumbusStateU Event
Event Organizer for TEDx Alap Shah discusses TEDxColumbusStateU and the significance of TEDx events in fostering community connections. The event will be held on January 15th at the Riverside Theatre Complex - Columbus State University. To be included in our video interviews or if you need video services for your...
Rabid fox in Columbus neighborhood prompts safety advisory
Authorities are asking the community to stay alert and ensure pets are vaccinated after a fox in the Ranch Forest subdivision tested positive for rabies.
General Assembly session begins Monday as this year’s elections loom
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — On Monday, the 2026 Georgia General Assembly session begins under the gold dome in Atlanta. WRBL News 3 talked to two Columbus-area lawmakers who hold key party leadership positions in the General Assembly. RELATED: Rep. Carolyn Hugley elected minority leader in Georgia House of Representatives...
Flood watch for Central Alabama until Saturday evening due to substantial rainfall
At 9:30 a.m. on Friday, the National Weather Service issued a flood watch in effect until Saturday at 6 p.m. for Lowndes, Montgomery, Macon and Lee counties. The weather service says, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible." "Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks,...
Police attempting to identify theft suspect in Alabama
ALABAMA — The Opelika Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a woman suspected of stealing merchandise from an Ulta Beauty store in Opelika. According to police, the theft occurred on December 3, 2025, at approximately 6:47 p.m. Investigators said a woman entered the Ulta Beauty store...
Dr. Jeremy Bryner of Piedmont Columbus Regional, GLP-1 Medications and New Guidelines
Bariatric and Foregut Surgeon at Piedmont Columbus Regional Dr. Jeremy Bryner talks about their process for working with those struggling with weight loss. To be included in our video interviews or if you need video services for your company, please contact us.
Unseasonably warm with heavy rain and strong storms; big cooldown coming
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good Friday morning! We’re starting the day cloudy and mild, with areas of fog hanging around across the region again. Temperatures are sitting right near 60 degrees, with a few spots dipping into the upper 50s around daybreak. Clouds will stick around through the day, and that morning fog may...
Columbus police seek help finding missing woman
COLUMBUS, Ga. — Columbus police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 50-year-old woman who was last seen nearly three months ago. Deirdre Porter was last seen in the 4300 block of 3rd Avenue on Oct. 14, 2025, around 4:20 a.m., according to the Columbus Police Department. The case was reported to...
New donut shop coming to former Church’s Chicken location in Columbus
Drivers along South Lumpkin Road in Columbus may have noticed a new donut shop coming to a former Church’s Chicken location. Ray’s Donuts is preparing to open at 1821 South Lumpkin Road. According to property records , the owner, Masy Seng, bought the property for $190,000 from Clairemont Emmanuel Baptist Church and...
Mullins takes oath as Pine Mountain’s first woman mayor
PINE MOUNTAIN, Ga. (WTVM) - Mary Ruth Mullins has been sworn in as mayor of Pine Mountain, becoming the first woman to hold the office in the town’s history. The ceremony was held last week in the Town Hall council chambers and was administered by her cousin, Judge Ron Mullins.

















