Columbus GA

Three people are in police custody for a drive by shooting in Columbus that claimed the lives of a 17-year-old and her unborn child. On Thursday, October 2, 2025, the Columbus Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit obtained warrants for three suspects in the Juniper Avenue shooting. That same day, the Fugitive Unit...

In the heart of the Chattahoochee Valley, two talented young creatives are shaping the visual narrative of Black culture, business, and community empowerment—one brushstroke and brand at a time. Keith Phillips and Kenneth Davis, co-founders of the collaborative duo behind Black Box Art Gallery and Kollage Graphics &...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The dry air will lead to a pleasant late nights and early morning followed up by a warm afternoon. While clouds will start increasing Friday, a lot of the rain avoids us through most of the weekend. Our best chance of rain appears to be early next week.

SMITHS STATION, Ala. (WRBL) — Smiths Station High School will be holding their annual homecoming parade on Friday, Oct. 3 beginning at 8:45 a.m. CT. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office says the parade will start and end at Smiths Station High School, traveling down Lee Road 430, Lee Road 298 and Lee Road 728. Drivers […]

Makelia Laree shares the inspiration being an upcoming gospel play in Columbus. 'Grief Grudges and Guilt' is coming to a theater in Columbus.

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - An annual fundraiser for first responders, including police, the sheriff’s office, fire departments, and emergency medical services, was held in Columbus earlier this week. The 4th Annual Back Columbus Blue Golf Tournament took place at Bull Creek Golf Course, located at 7333 Lynch Road in...

RUSSELL COUNTY, Ala. (WRBL) — A big win for Russell County High School and its students, especially those with a passion for food. The school’s culinary arts teacher, Chef Mark Thorne, was awarded $8,000 in grant funding to help advance the school’s culinary career technical education program. The money comes from...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. In honor of this month, Columbus State University is doing its part in preparing students with “exceptionabilities” for the workforce. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, only 42% of adults with disabilities are part of the labor...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A jury has convicted three teens in the 2024 murder of 16-year-old Dennie Henderson. Eighteen-year-old brothers Derron and Patrick Montgomery, along with 17-year-old Tyquavious Richmond, were found guilty on all charges Friday, including murder, in connection to Henderson’s death. The shooting...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Richard Hennie, the crossing guard at Fox Elementary in the Muscogee County School District, takes great pride in his job. Bringing more than 20 years of experience to the street corners near Fox Elementary, Hennie says parents can trust him with their young ones. “You don’t have to worry about...