550,000 Georgians Dropped Marketplace Coverage This Year: Doctors, Ossoff and Collins Split Over Who’s...
A group of Georgia doctors on Friday sided with Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff on health care, a day after he and Republican challenger U.S. Rep. Mike Collins clashed over insurance costs, Medicaid and hospital closures in their first debate. The doctors spoke on a virtual call organized by the Co...
Hurricane Isaias knocks out power for thousands
Thousands of residents in West Alabama and East Georgia lost power due to damaging winds from Hurricane Isaias.
RFB No. 27-0011 Tennis Court Resurfacing at Lakebottom Park and Double Churches Park
RFB No. 27-0011 Tennis Court Resurfacing at Lakebottom Park and Double Churches Park Due: October 28, 2026 – 2:30 PM Heather Biddle, Buyer Columbus Consolidated Government is requesting submittals for the above solicitation. Electronic responses must be submitted via OpenBids by the due date show...
Columbus police seek help finding missing man
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a missing man. was last seen on Oct. 10, 2026, in the 4200 block of Barr Street, according to the Columbus Police Department Special Victims Unit. The department is classifying him as a critical missing person.
Central beats Smiths Station in the Backyard Brawl
The Central Red Devils (6-1, 5-0) defeated the Smiths Station Panthers (1-7, 0-5) 63-0 Saturday in the latest edition of the Backyard Brawl rivalry high school football game on T.C. Britton Field in Panther Stadium. Due to Hurricane Isaias, the game was moved from Friday night to Saturday afternoon. Central, ranked No. 2 in the Alabama Sports Writers Association poll. , extended its winning streak to six games after losing its season opener to No. 1 Thompson. Smiths Station has not beaten Centra
Your Nov. 3 Ballot in Muscogee County: Every Race on It, in Plain English
Columbus voters will see 17 races and questions on the Nov. 3 ballot, from governor and U.S. Senate down to their own state representative. Here's every one of them, in the order you'll find them, so nothing on the screen surprises you. Early voting runs Tuesday, Oct. 13, through Friday, Oct. 30. E...
Emergency Management Agencies in Columbus and Phenix City preparing for hurricane impact
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Hurricane Isaias may be taking aim on the Gulf Coast, but the possibility of severe weather in the Chattahoochee Valley had Emergency Management officials hard at work Friday on both sides of the river. Russell County EMA Director David Martin told those in Phenix City they had to be ready for […]
The Ledger-Enquirer High School Girls Athlete of the Week poll winner is …
Priscilla Faga is the Ledger-Enquirer High School Girls Athlete of the Week, based on our online poll. As a senior outside hitter for the Brookstone School volleyball team, Priscilla totaled 23 kills, a 58% kill percentage, 4 blocks, 13 digs and a 93% serve percentage as the Cougars went 4-0 last week. We invited the athletic directors at each public and private high school in Muscogee County, Harris County, Chattahoochee County, Phenix City, Russell County and Smiths Station to nominate an athl
Schools adjust game times as weather threatens Chattahoochee Valley
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - With Hurricane Isaias affecting the Chattahoochee Valley, schools have canceled, rescheduled or moved up competitions this week to keep players and fans safe from bad weather . Three football games in the Muscogee County School District were moved to Thursday night. Another game was postponed to...
Man dies after being struck by train in Russell County
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) — Authorities say a 26-year-old man is dead after being struck by a train on Thursday night. According to the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, on Oct. 8, deputies received a call around 9:57 p.m. in reference to an accident with possible injuries in the area of Owens Road and Registry Way. […]
