Alabama Power to close busy Phenix City intersection for one week
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) — Phenix City officials are advising motorists of a road closure and construction that is expected to last one week. According to Phenix City Dept. of Public Works, Alabama Power will be closing the intersection of 24th Street and 21st Avenue to begin placing new power poles in the area. The...
Local couple shares their New Year’s Resolution on National Quitter’s Day
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Jan. 9 serves as National Quitter’s Day, and while people typically abandon their New Year’s resolutions around this time, some individuals are taking a different approach to starting their new habits. Research has shown that people quit their resolutions for the year by the second Friday of...
Ralston Towers residents report return of problems that closed building in 2020
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Residents of Ralston Towers say problems that forced the century-old building to close in 2020 have returned, including pest infestations, unreliable heating and cooling, overflowing trash and recurring water and elevator issues along with security issues. Ralston Towers, opened in 1914 as a...
Gunshots reported in area of school, MCSD HQ and library in Columbus. Perimeter secured
A report of gunshots in the area Friday prompted officials to place a secure perimeter around three public facilities in midtown Columbus, according to a news release from the Muscogee County School District. The Muscogee County Public Education Center , the Columbus Public Library and Rainey-McCullers School of the...
Former City Manager Isaiah Hugley leading fundraising efforts in Columbus mayor’s race; JoAnne Cogle...
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — About four months out from the Columbus city elections, voters are getting their first look at the campaign finances of five of the six candidates still in the race for mayor. Thursday night marked the first mandatory reporting deadline for candidates to reveal contributors and expenses....
Alap Shah Discusses the Upcoming TEDxColumbusStateU Event
Event Organizer for TEDx Alap Shah discusses TEDxColumbusStateU and the significance of TEDx events in fostering community connections. The event will be held on January 15th at the Riverside Theatre Complex - Columbus State University. To be included in our video interviews or if you need video services for your...
Rabid fox in Columbus neighborhood prompts safety advisory
Authorities are asking the community to stay alert and ensure pets are vaccinated after a fox in the Ranch Forest subdivision tested positive for rabies.
General Assembly session begins Monday as this year’s elections loom
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — On Monday, the 2026 Georgia General Assembly session begins under the gold dome in Atlanta. WRBL News 3 talked to two Columbus-area lawmakers who hold key party leadership positions in the General Assembly. RELATED: Rep. Carolyn Hugley elected minority leader in Georgia House of Representatives...
Flood watch for Central Alabama until Saturday evening due to substantial rainfall
At 9:30 a.m. on Friday, the National Weather Service issued a flood watch in effect until Saturday at 6 p.m. for Lowndes, Montgomery, Macon and Lee counties. The weather service says, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible." "Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks,...
Police attempting to identify theft suspect in Alabama
ALABAMA — The Opelika Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a woman suspected of stealing merchandise from an Ulta Beauty store in Opelika. According to police, the theft occurred on December 3, 2025, at approximately 6:47 p.m. Investigators said a woman entered the Ulta Beauty store...
