78 animals adopted in BISSELL’s 2026 Empty the Shelters event
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Officials with Paws Humane Society announced on Monday that 78 animals have been adopted as a result of the BISSELL Pet Foundation Empty the Shelters event. Several animal organizations along the Chattahoochee Valley participated in the nationwide animal adoption event from May 1 to May 17. This
Fire at Phenix City recycling plant
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WTVM) - Fire crews responded to a fire at a recycling plant on State Dock Road in Phenix City this evening. Firefighters are still working to get the fire under control. A thick plume of smoke rose from outside SA Recycling, a metal recycling plant. No word...
Vidalia Indians Set for State Championship Series at Synovus Park
The Vidalia Indians are set to compete for the Class A Division 1 State Championship this week, marking the program’s quest for their fourth state title in school history and first since 2022. After extensive discussions between school officials and the Georgia High School Association (GHSA), it has been...
Over 1k jobs available at upcoming Columbus hiring event
Goodwill of the Southern Rivers will soon host its fifth annual hiring event and resource fair in Columbus.
Phenix City Police respond to viral video of arrest
Phenix City Police respond to viral video of arrest The Phenix City Police Department is responding to a video circulating online which shows an individual being arrested Sunday May 17, 2026. The video posted by Onlycolga on Facebook shows a suspect with his hands up appearing to surrender to police before
Former deputy Cam Hunt challenging longtime Sheriff Jay Jones in Lee County race
LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WRBL) — In Alabama, a contentious Lee County Sheriff’s race will be decided at the polls tomorrow. Longtime Sheriff Jay Jones is facing a challenge from one of his former deputies, Cam Hunt. “It’s kind of like David versus Goliath,” Hunt told WRBL News 3. Hunt is taking on a sheriff who […]
Three men face murder charges, friends of young athlete shot to death testify
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — An emotional day in court, as the trial for three men accused of murdering a young star athlete reached day six. Daryus Bryant, a star Manchester High School athlete, was shot to death on the night of his junior prom on April 20, 2024. Semaj Copeland, Zion Horton and Jaquan Mahone […]
Woman, 44, dies in Muscogee County Jail nearly two months after another death
A 44-year-old woman died Friday at the Muscogee County Jail, according to a Facebook post from Muscogee County Sheriff Greg Countryman. Countryman said Kimberly Golden was found unresponsive in her cell at the Muscogee County Jail. Columbus Fire & EMS along with the Muscogee County Coroner’s Office responded to the sce
Historic building in midtown Columbus being transformed into pickleball facility
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A historic building in midtown Columbus is being transformed into a pickleball facility. The long-vacant space on 17th Street is being converted into Midtown Pickleball. Larry Bussey is behind the project and is credited with restoring the historic building and bringing the fast-growing sport to
Local childcare center opening fourth location in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A local child development center is celebrating the opening of its new Columbus location with a ribbon cutting on Friday, May 22, 2026. Growing Room Child Development Center will hold its grand opening at its newest location at 1600 1st Ave. in Uptown Columbus and The Mill District at 9 a.m., […]
