3 people in custody for alleged connection to shooting that left pregnant teen dead...
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Officials with the Columbus Police Department announced on Friday that two suspect were in custody as they are accused of a homicide that happened on July 27. According to CPD, warrants were obtained for three suspects in the Juniper Avenue shooting. That same day, the Fugitive Unit arrested...
Pleasant start to Friday with weekend rain chances ahead
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good Friday morning! It’s a cool and comfortable start to the day, with temperatures dipping into the low 60s for most spots. Some rural and northern areas are even seeing morning lows in the 50s. Once the sun comes up, we’ll enjoy plenty of sunshine early on. However, clouds will gradually […]
Midday Interview: G.U.S.H. University Training
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — It’s a day to honor survivors and educate the community, it’s called G.U.S.H. — Grind. Until. Something. Happens. Johnny Walton, CEO of G.U.S.H. University, dropped by WRBL News 3 to discuss his upcoming event, where the public is invited for free. Walton dropped by on Friday to explain the...
Car insurance rates in Columbus, Georgia October 2025
The auto insurance rates published in this guide are based on the results of research completed by Way.com's data team. Using a mix of public and internal data, we analyzed millions of rate averages across U.S. ZIP codes. These rates were publicly sourced from insurer filings and should be used for comparative...
Soft lockdown lifted at two Phenix City schools
UPDATE: Right after this article was posted, the soft lockdown was lifted. Thankfully, everyone at the school is OK. We are still working to determine what occurred in the surrounding area. A soft lockdown is underway at two Phenix City schools. According to a message sent to parents, Lakewood Elementary...
Columbus State taking new safety steps after student was assaulted. What we know
Columbus State University announced Wednesday it is increasing the number of officers patrolling and providing escorts at its downtown campus after a student was allegedly sexually assaulted. Hosni Batebawia, 20, is charged with aggravated assault, aggravated sexual battery, rape, aggravated assault with the intent...
Columbus Police searching for missing 21-year-old last seen on St Marys Rd
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus Police Department is asking the public for help in locating missing 21-year-old Qua’Niya Stanley-Randall. According to CPD, Qua’Niya was last seen in the 3500 block of St Marys Rd on October 2, around 6:30 p.m. She was last seen wearing a light...
Three more arrested in Shirley B. Winston park shooting in Columbus, police say
Three additional arrests have been made in connection with the shooting death of a man at a Columbus park in August, the Columbus Police Department announced Wednesday. Police said 20-year-old Elijah Smith, 21-year-old Cortez Turner and 18-year-old Christopher Culler were arrested Tuesday. All three were charged with...
34-Year-Old Woman Dies After Mobile Home Fire in Lee County
Woman Killed in Lee County Mobile Home Blaze, Investigation Underway I still remember reading about the fire in Lee County […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
New Columbus food truck aims to bring great donuts and give back to the...
Starting a food truck was not the vision for Evan and Leslie Griner. Both Columbus natives, Evan was working his way up in the shipping industry and Leslie was a stay-at-home mom raising their three children. But when tariffs began impacting the shipping industry, Evan was laid off, Leslie told the Ledger-Enquirer....

















