From Frost to Flip-Flops: A Brief Blast of Arctic Air Sweeps the South
From Frost to Flip-Flops: A Brief Blast of Arctic Air Sweeps the South
Columbus veteran turns pain into purpose by helping others heal after service
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — As the nation honors its veterans, many former service members continue to silently struggle with the invisible wounds of war. Federal data shows that veterans are dying by suicide at a rate of 17 a day — a crisis one Columbus veteran is determined to fight head-on. For Dominique Williamson,...
Short-lived cold snap
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - This extra cold spell for November standards won’t last long. It will warm up quite a bit from mid to late week. Dry weather stays with us through at least Saturday. After mid and upper 20s Tuesday morning, it will crack 50 degrees during the...
Suspect accused of the murder of Demetrius Wilkerson taken into custody, police say
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus Police Department announced that officers arrested a man who is accused of a weekend shooting that left one man dead. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Columbus Police investigating two overnight shootings, one was deadly Authorities say on Monday, Nov. 10, 32-year-old Donald Fair was taken into...
Lanett police: Child struck by vehicle flown to trauma center, driver stayed on scene
LANETT, Ala. (WRBL) – Police are investigating after a young boy was struck by a vehicle Sunday evening on South 8th Court. Lanett Police say the crash happened around 5:45 p.m. The juvenile, believed to be under 10 years old, was alert when flown to a trauma center for treatment. Investigators say the driver stopped...
On the Record: Grave Duties
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Barbara sits down with Russell County coroner Arthur Sumbry Jr. on this episode of On the Record. Watch the full video above.
Food bank: Recovery from shutdown strain will take months
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Feeding the Valley Food Bank isn’t out of the woods, even as SNAP benefits begin to be restored. Though the return of SNAP food assistance will ease some of the stress, on day 41 of the government shutdown, the food bank’s CEO Frank Sheppard said it’s not enough to fully help […]
Officials searching for missing teenager last seen near Veterans Parkway in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus Police Department is asking for your help in locating a missing person. 14-year-old Jessop Williams was last seen near the 8100 block of Veterans Parkway in Columbus around 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 6. Williams is around 115 pounds and is 5′6. He was...
Local shelter prepares for cold weather as fire safety concerns rise
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - As temperatures drop, Safe House Ministries is working to get homeless people off the streets and into warm shelter. Director Neil Richardson said the organization expects roughly 50 to 60 people may need a warm place to sleep tonight. He said their mission extends beyond providing shelter.
Columbus recording artist performs at National Veterans Day Parade
Tim Maggart is an Army veteran. His family’s military service, dating back multiple generations, inspires the music he writes and records. This past weekend, he performed at the National Veterans Parade Foundation Grand Marshal’s dinner to a sold-out crowd. The next day, he sang before and during the parade in...
