How much house does $500,000 buy you in Columbus, Georgia?
Back in 2014, spending $500,000 on a house was generally reserved for high earners. The typical U.S. home sold for $159,000, while starter homes averaged just $101,000. Fast-forward to today, and prices have more than doubled: A standard home now sells for $440,000, with starter homes approaching $300,000. These...
Midday Interview: Mayor’s Commission on Health Resource Fair
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Columbus Fire and EMS Chief Sal Scarpa stopped by WRBL News 3 to speak about the upcoming Health Resource Fair sponsored by the Mayor’s Commission on Health. The event is designed to promote wellness, prevention and access to critical health services. The fair will...
Operation Cops & Treats returns to Columbus this Halloween
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus Police Department is bringing back Operation Cops & Treats, a safe and family-friendly Halloween celebration. The free event will be held Thursday, Oct. 30 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the west parking lot of the Public Safety Building at 510 E. 10th Street.
Person of interest identified in shooting at Phenix City apartment complex that left 1...
One man was killed and a woman was injured in a Phenix City apartment complex shooting Monday night.
CSU Counseling Center Expands Services to Support Students’ Mental Health
Columbus State University’s Counseling Center is broadening its reach to meet the growing mental health needs of students, offering a wide range of free and confidential services designed to support both personal well-being and academic success. Located in Schuster Center 301 with an additional site at RiverPark, the...
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...
A Glimpse into the Town of Girard, 1920
Editor’s Note: Russell County has a long and important history to the State of Alabama and its evolution from an area described in the book “Russell County in Retrospect” by Anne Kendrick Walker as a “barbaric land” to what it is today. Many of the people who set their roots in the county in its early days —...
WTVM’s Barbara Gauthier honored at 12th annual Whitney M. Young Junior National Award Dinner
Man suspected of assaulting CSU student appears in court, faces new charges. Man suspected of assaulting CSU student appears in court, faces new charges. Columbus police join National Faith & Blue Weekend. Updated: 14 hours ago. Columbus is embracing Faith & Blue Weekend with events that bring law enforcement and...
Alabama loses 165 jobs as factory layoffs rock fragile economy
Alabama has had a rough go of it in 2025, no doubt about it. And unfortunately the job losses keep piling up as manufacturing jobs flee the state. One recent…
Cooler end to the week; Tracking more rain for Columbus, Ga
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL)- It has been a beautiful Wednesday so far! Thursday will be another great day, with mild temperatures and breezy weather. Thursday & Friday: Winds tomorrow will stay near 13 mph in the afternoon, but gusts could get up to 25 mph at times. The sunshine will continue on Thursday, and afternoon...

















