A chilly, cloudy Thursday with rain on the way
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good Thursday morning! Clouds are quickly filling back in, and most of us will see overcast skies by daybreak. Temperatures are starting off cold—down in the low to mid 30s—with a bit of frost in some areas. Rain showers return today and will keep our temperatures on the cooler side, with […]
Lee County deputies named First Friday Heroes for house fire rescue
BEAUREGARD, Ala. — Piedmont Columbus Regional has named deputies Jeremy Brightwell and Jonathan Kennedy with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office the organization’s First Friday Heroes for December. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call one October afternoon about a house fire on Lee Road 41...
Funeral set for local TikTok star
Funeral arrangements are set for Marquaythegoat a popular social media influencer from Columbus whose real name is Marquay Collins. According to Lambs Funeral Home a viewing is scheduled for Collins Saturday December 6 from 12 to 5 p.m. at Abundant Life Full Gospel Outreach Church on Buena Vista Road. The funeral...
Columbus Fire Department responds to structure fire on 6th Avenue
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus Fire and EMS is responding to a structure fire at 2025 6th Avenue. The fire involves a vacant rental property, according to Deputy Chief Daniel Macon. Six units and 14 firefighters are on scene battling the blaze. One firefighter sustained a minor injury during the...
Human remains found during welfare check in Lee County
SALEM, Ala. (WTVM) - Lee County deputies found human remains in the front yard of a home on Lee Road 205 Tuesday morning during a welfare check. The discovery was made around 8 a.m. near the four-way stop at the intersection of Lee Roads 240 and 179, according to Sheriff Jay Jones.
Photographers invited to submit works for Juried Photography Biennial
AUBURN, Ala.- The Auburn Arts Association is inviting photographers working in Alabama and the counties in Georgia adjacent to Lee County to submit works for the upcoming 2026 Juried Photography Biennial. Professional, student and amateur photographers 18 years of age and older are invited to submit two original...
GDOT asks for public input on new Buena Vista Road construction project
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Georgia Department of Transportation is asking for public input on a safety and connectivity upgrade for Buena Vista Road. The state’s plans were outlined at a public meeting Thursday at Fluellen Recreation Center. Officials say sidewalks are sporadic, and some intersections need to be...
Holiday events and parades scheduled across the region
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Several communities across the Chattahoochee Valley will host Christmas parades and tree lighting ceremonies over the next three days. • LaGrange Christmas Parade - 6 p.m. • AFLAC Tree Lighting - 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5. • Snowpelika Parade and Tree Lighting - Parade begins at...
Columbus police report a decrease in crime this year
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Officials with the Columbus Police Department reported a decrease in crime from Jan. 1, to Dec. 2. According to CPD, the city reported 1,022 fewer Part 1 crimes than during the same period last year. Violent crimes show a 29% reduction for the year. Columbus police emphasized that safety...
Piedmont brings out the Christmas magic for NICU graduates
They were premature, had low birth weight, or were born with serious health issues. On Friday, December 5, Piedmont Columbus Regional Auxiliary will host a special celebration just for them from 5 p.m, to 7 p.m. at the Midtown Campus Conference Center for NICU graduates. Participants can enjoy meeting Santa,...

















