22 arrested in Lee County ‘Operation Gang Shield’ includes Phenix City resident
On Dec. 11, investigators with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested 22 people as part of Operation Gang Shield, a seven-month, multi-agency probe into criminal activity tied to the violent street gang Sex, Money, Murder. Among those arrested was Ramil Emmanuel Saqaun Dickerson, 23, of Phenix City, who was charged...
Phenix City Schools names interim superintendent
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WTVM) - At a Phenix City Schools board meeting Thursday evening, a recommendation was brought to the Board to name Nathan Walters interim Superintendent. The vote passed. Walters term as interim Superintendent will begin in January. Stay with News Leader 9 as we learn more.
New scam surfaces in Russell County targeting families of jail inmates
RUSSELL COUNTY, Ala. (WRBL) — There is a new scam going around in Russell County, targeting the families of those in jail. Sheriff Heath Taylor is talking exclusively to WRBL News 3 about it. It centers around information available on the Russell County Sheriff’s Office app. “I mean, it’s a great app, but as always,...
Columbus Council approves $3.3M housing development for South Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus City Council approved a $3.3 million grant Tuesday night to address the city’s affordable housing shortage by building new homes on Farr Road in South Columbus. The project will transform a former mobile home park into 62 energy-efficient single-family homes, according to NeighborWorks...
Columbus police search for missing 16-year-old
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus police are asking for the public’s help to locate a missing 16-year-old. Asia Singletary was last seen in the 1300 block of Celeste Drive on Thursday, December 18, around 4 p.m., according to the Columbus Police Department’s Special Victims Unit. Singletary is described...
Local children’s book celebrates Columbus through young authors’ eyes
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Young authors across the Chattahoochee Valley have created a new children’s book about what makes Columbus home to them. “My Columbus, My Community” is now available and features stories from local neighbors and neighborhoods that feel like home. The illustrated book shows the Chattahoochee...
Cold front entering tonight; Big warm up for Christmas
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL)- Happy Thursday! It has been sort of a miserable day, with overcast skies and showers moving through. The good news: we won’t be seeing these showers for long! Friday: The cold front will push through tonight, and with it, one last round of rain. Some of these storms could be strong to […]
House of Heroes gift wrapping station returns to Peachtree Mall
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The annual House of Heroes gift wrapping station is back at Peachtree Mall in Columbus. The organization supports military and public safety veterans by doing repairs and renovations at their homes in the area. Since the start of this month, volunteers have been wrapping gifts in...
Kim Carroll shares a local way to get help to stop smoking
A Lung Nurse Navigator at John B. Amos Cancer Center shares one opportunity for getting help to stop smoking and the importance of lung screenings.
Keep food safety in mind during the holidays
COLUMBUS, Ga. – Food is a big part of everyone’s holiday traditions. Turkey, ham, or roast beef and all the trimmings make for a memorable meal people look forward to all year! So, don’t be one of many Americans who will get sick from food poisoning. Follow these simple steps and have a safe holiday!
