Briefly drier before rain returns late week
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A dry middle of the week won’t last the rest of the week. Rain returns Thursday and especially Friday. The weekend is also trending wetter, especially Saturday. A good 2 to 3 inches of rain is expected with this system as of now. Clouds remained...
Real Christmas trees see boost as tariffs raise artificial tree prices
COLUMBUS — Christmas tree shoppers are sticking with real trees this year as tariffs on Chinese goods make artificial alternatives more expensive. According to the American Christmas Tree Association, about 87 percent of artificial trees come from China. The U.S. currently imposes an average 47.5 percent tariff on...
Repeat offender found guilty in federal drug trafficking case; faces up to 30 years...
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A Columbus man was found guilty of drug trafficking as a result from Operation Sweet Silence, a multi-agency law enforcement operation that included the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office. Marquez Holloway, aka “Glizzy,” 32, was found guilty of one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to...
Columbus Civic Center to go cashless and ticketless
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus Civic Center announced on Wednesday that the venue will transition to a fully cashless and ticketless experience for all events. Stating on Jan. 1, the venue will only accept cashless payment methods such as major credit and debit cards. Mobile payment options including Apple Pay,...
Reach 4 Your Dreamz announces 17th annual Christmas toy giveaway
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Reach 4 Your Dreamz Inc. will host its 17th annual Christmas Toy Giveaway & Dinner on Sunday, Dec. 21, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Frank Chester Recreation Center. The event will provide up to 1,000 toys and holiday meals for families in the...
Pockets of sunshine this afternoon before a cold and wet pattern returns
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good Wednesday morning! We’re starting off on a cold note, with temperatures dipping to near freezing and a few pockets slipping just below by daybreak. Sunshine makes a welcome return today, mixing with pockets of cloud cover. Even so, it stays cool—highs will only climb into the low to mid...
Pickleball Courts now open in Seale, Ladonia, and Phenix City
On Nov. 26, the Russell County Commission and its Parks and Recreation Department celebrated the opening of the four new pickleball courts at the Seale Sports Complex. The courts are covered and have lights. The county also has two new pickleball courts at the Ladonia Sports Complex, which are covered and equipped...
Phenix City cheerleader balances diabetes with active lifestyle
PHENIX CITY, Ala (WTVM)- 15-year-old, Annleigh Clark is a junior and cheerleader at Central High School in Phenix City. She lives for Friday night lights. But one year ago, her world turned upside down. “It actually all kind of started whenever I was at a beach trip with my friend...
Runway opens at Columbus airport after major construction
Commercial flights are officially back at the Columbus airport after several months of a runway construction project. Delta’s inaugural return flight touched down at CSG last Friday, marking the restart of commercial service after a three-month hiatus due to reconstruction on our main runway. Delta will be continuing...
Movies and TV shows casting in Columbus, Georgia
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
