Police searching for missing 14-year-old in Georgia
GEORGIA — Columbus police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 14-year-old girl who was last seen Friday morning, authorities said. According to the Columbus Police Department, Emani McCoy was last seen around 6 a.m. in the 4400 block of Steam Mill Road in Columbus. She was reported missing on...
One arrested after Russell County pursuit ends in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A man with outstanding warrants was arrested following a law enforcement chase that crossed state lines. According to Russell County Sheriff Heath Taylor, the suspect is 38-year-old Brandon Davis. Taylor says they were looking for Davis due to felony probation violation warrants. The chase...
Key Elementary students explore future paths at annual career day
Career day brought a lineup of community leaders, including our own Roslyn Giles, giving students a fun, hands‑on glimpse into future possibilities.
STEAM-X youth expo connects students with future career pathways
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A youth college and career expo aimed at sparking curiosity and building confidence opened Monday at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center. The Lets Grow STEAM-X youth college and career expo runs through Tuesday. The seventh annual event connects future leaders with educational and career...
Pavement project of Mullin Road begins with undetermined completion date
SMITHS STATION, Ala. (WRBL) — The City of Smiths Station announced Monday that construction has begun on Mullin Road, a pavement project that does not currently have an anticipated end date. According to Smiths Station officials, the Alabama Department of Transportation along with East Alabama Paving have begun...
10 Sentenced in ‘Operation Sweet Silence’ Targeting Armed Drug Ring in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. — Ten defendants have now been sentenced for their roles in a large-scale armed drug trafficking organization dismantled through “Operation Sweet Silence,” a multi-agency federal investigation that removed significant quantities of methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana and firearms from the streets of...
Armed Robbery at Lee County Gas Station Leaves Employees Shaken, Suspects Still at Large
Lee County, Alabama – Deputies in Lee County are searching for two armed robbery suspects after a late-night holdup at a convenience store along Highway 280 East. Authorities say one suspect brandished a knife while the other displayed a handgun, leaving employees shaken but unharmed. The robbery occurred just...
Arrest made in overnight stabbing in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Officers with the Columbus Police Department (CPD) have made an arrest in connection with a stabbing that occurred late Tuesday night. According to CPD, at 12:52 a.m., officers received a call regarding a stabbing in the 900 block of Decatur Court. The victim suffered non-life-threatening...
Cataula woman acquitted in shooting death of mother’s alleged abuser
The pharmacy student faced life in prison, but the jury agreed the 2025 shooting was an act of self‑defense.
Crime plummets under Police Chief Stoney Mathis
Columbus Police Chief Stoney Mathis and his command staff presented city council with the latest crime data for the city and there was nothing but good news. Chief Mathis began his presentation by showing off awards of recognition for the department including the FBI’s Agency of the Year award.
