Stacey Gray guilty of murder, rape of Renee Eldridge
A Muscogee County jury returned a mixed verdict in the murder trial of Stacey Gray Monday, December 1, 2025. Gray was facing six charges for the death of Renee Eldridge, who went missing from her Columbus home on July 4, 2015, and was found three days later, submerged in a Valley, AL, creek. The jury found Gray...
Georgia woman spreads holiday cheer with ‘Letters from Santa’
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Christmas is just weeks away and one Georgia realtor is working overtime to spread holiday magic through personalized letters from Santa. What started as an idea to make Christmas special for a few has become a community tradition for hundreds of families. This is the third year Briana Webb is...
Opelika Ulta theft suspects tied to $37,000 spree arrested in Miami
OPELIKA, Ala. (WRBL) — Two men accused of stealing thousands of dollars in fragrances from an Opelika Ulta — and more than $37,000 in merchandise nationwide — have been identified and arrested, according to the Opelika Police Department. The theft happened on Oct. 3, 2025, at the Ulta Beauty on Enterprise Drive,...
A Day of Sun Before Cooler Days and Widespread Rain
A Day of Sun Before Cooler Days and Widespread Rain
Seeking the Perfect Spot: A Quest for Weekend Celebration
A social media user is on the hunt for a unique and exciting place to celebrate a special occasion. They are in their late 20s and will be partying as a duo. They are specifically seeking a venue that offers excellent cocktails and a lively atmosphere. However, they are not interested in visiting Animal Farm,...
New Home Needed: Meet the Latest Adorable Dogs Up for Adoption in Columbus, GA
Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around columbus.
Public Notices | Dec. 4, 2025
Lot 82, Haley Woods – Section III, a subdivision lying in Section 10, Township 17 North, Range 28 East, Lee County, Alabama, as shown on a plat thereof recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Lee County, Alabama in Plat Book 29, at Page 107; NICHOLAS D. BLAND; MIRIAM J. BLAND; SECRETARY OF VETERAN AFFAIRS;...
Contemplating Columbus: A Swedish Expat’s Inquiry into Southern Living
A recent post on a social media platform has sparked a lively discussion about living in Columbus, Georgia. The original poster, a Swedish employee of a large corporation, has been asked to relocate to Columbus for a significant project and is seeking insights from locals about the city. The individual is...
Retired Army leaders weigh in on scrutiny over U.S. military narco-terrorism operations
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — As questions mount over recent U.S. military operations targeting narco-terrorism networks, two retired senior Army leaders say any judgment on the use of lethal force should wait until all facts are known. Retired Brig. Gen. Andy Hilmes and retired Command Sgt. Maj. Jeff Mellinger, both of...
Students compete to make the biggest snow man ever
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Muscogee County School District has launched a new reading initiative designed to inspire the love of reading and teach teamwork. The initiative is called One School, One Book and for the month of December, the school will read the same book until Christmas Break. The students at Allen...

















