Columbus GA

One man is dead after a homicide Wednesday in Phenix City, Alabama, according to Russell County Coroner Arthur Sumbry Jr. Sumbry identified the victim as Joseph Tassoni, 42. Tassoni was pronounced dead at the scene of an apparent shooting on Cricket Drive at 4:37 p.m. Wednesday, according to Sumbry. Sumbry said...

COLUMBUS, GA. (WRBL)-We’ll remain dry as we round out the holiday week with plenty of sunshine and chilly temperatures, expect highs for Friday to reach the upper 40s to a few middle 50s. Not as much wind today with gust up to 15 mph. Clouds will begin to increase...

A Phenix City man is charged with assaulting his 95-year-old mother according to a press release from the Lee County Sheriff’s Department. On November 23, 2025, at approximately 8:00 AM, a citizen contacted a Lee County Sheriff’s Deputy on patrol in the 9000 block of Lee Rd. 240 in the Phenix City area of Lee County...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Two people have been injured in separate shootings that happened in Columbus on Thanksgiving evening. According to the Columbus Police Department, officers responded to the 3000 block of Ormand Drive Thursday evening. Police report that one person was injured and the gunman is in custody....

With new telephone numbers in high demand, the Alabama Public Service Commission approved the implementation of the new 483 area code to overlay the existing 334 area code region. The 334 NPA serves Montgomery, Dothan, Auburn, Prattville, Phenix City, Enterprise, Opelika, Selma and many other smaller communities....

A Columbus native who amassed a huge following on the social media app TikTok has died at the age of 24, according to the Muscogee County Coroner’s Office . Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan confirmed to the Ledger-Enquirer that Marquay Elsie Collins, 24, was pronounced dead at 6:20 a.m. Wednesday at his residence....

Valley Police Captain Chris Daniel has been investigating the murder of Renee Eldridge since the very beginning in early July of 2015. Captain Daniel testified in the trial of Stacey Gray and has made the trek back from Valley, AL to Columbus every day since to sit in the gallery and watch the court proceedings.

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good Wednesday morning! A cold front is moving through the region today, so temperatures will start off on the warm side, mostly in the 50s and 60s. As the front pushes through, clouds will gradually break up, giving way to mostly sunny skies this afternoon. Expect some gusty northwest winds at...

Whether you're thinking about adopting a pet or simply delight in watching cute animals, you'd find a plethora of endearing pets awaiting adoption at animal shelters across and close to columbus..

A generous individual has taken to social media to announce their intention to donate a large collection of lightly used small squishmallows and stuffed animals. The donor is seeking either a family in need or a local organization to receive the items. The person has requested interested parties to contact them via...