Friday Favorites A Shower of Happiness
These past few weeks have been a flurry of preparation for a very special occasion. Tomorrow, a bridal shower for Sweet Guy’s Gal is being held. As the Fashionista is the bride’s maid of honor everything has been meticulously selected. Almost every element has been handcrafted. I cannot wait to share all of the...
Provida Fest: Fields Day Edition
Remember the feeling of a school field day? The sack races, the egg toss, the collective energy of a community coming together for a day of pure, unadulterated fun? Provida Records is bringing that feeling back, but with a vibrant, rhythmic twist. On Saturday, August 16, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Provida Fest—Fields...
Flood advisory for Lee County until early Friday evening caused by prolonged rain
The National Weather Service released a flood advisory at 2:32 p.m. on Friday in effect until 5:45 p.m. for Lee County. The weather service says, "Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas," says...
Columbus State University psychology professor expresses concern over dangerous TikTok trend, ‘SkinnyTok’
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A now band hashtag on TikTok called “SkinnyTok,” is a side of social media that idolizes extreme thinness, according to the National Alliance of Eating Disorders. While the trend is banned on TikTok, most of the content is accessible on other platforms and is causing concerns for health...
Update: Prepare for strong thunderstorms in Lee and Russell counties Friday afternoon – gusts...
The National Weather Service issued an updated report at 2:20 p.m. on Friday for strong thunderstorms until 2:45 p.m. for Lee and Russell counties. Residents can look for wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 2:19 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Beauregard, or near...
Columbus mayoral candidate charged with simple battery makes plea deal
Columbus mayoral candidate Steven Kelly pleaded guilty to a charge that was amended from simple battery to reckless conduct during a hearing Friday in State Court. After Kelly filed paperwork to campaign for mayor last month, information about his criminal arrest record became public . Kelly was arrested for simple...
Drying Out and Heating Up
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Sick of the clouds and rain? We finally have a drier pattern on the way! We still have a chance of showers and storms over the next few days, but they are becoming more isolated in nature. We will start to see clouds clearing out, giving way to more sunshine as well as warmer temperatures. High...
New Alabama program expands access to higher education
As of July 1, 12 Sheriff deputies are working to decrease crime in parks prompted by several shootings over the past two years. COUNTY ROAD 9: Richland guitar shop owner shares his journey to becoming the "Guitar Guy" Updated: 6 hours ago. The owner of Cobb Guitars in Richland, Georgia,...
Columbus organization discusses solutions to affordable housing crisis
As of July 1, 12 Sheriff deputies are working to decrease crime in parks prompted by several shootings over the past two years. COUNTY ROAD 9: Richland guitar shop owner shares his journey to becoming the "Guitar Guy" Updated: 5 hours ago. The owner of Cobb Guitars in Richland, Georgia,...
COUNTY ROAD 9: Richland guitar shop owner shares his journey to becoming the “Guitar...
As of July 1, 12 Sheriff deputies are working to decrease crime in parks prompted by several shootings over the past two years. Columbus organization discusses solutions to affordable housing crisis. Updated: 5 hours ago. 'Home For Good' hosts meeting addressing affordable housing in Columbus. Pancake fundraiser for...