LIST: Uptown Columbus announces fall events
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Uptown Columbus has announced its slate for upcoming events in the Fountain City. Halloween Fundraiser Gala- October 16th from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Scarecrow Walk Through- November. Fall Friday Concert Walk to End Alzheimer’s- October 3rd from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fall Friday...
Fall temperatures on the way for Columbus, Ga
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL)- Happy Saturday! We are tracking a beautiful weekend. A few pop up showers have developed on the radar this afternoon, but most areas remain dry. Sunday: We have added pop-up showers to the forecast tomorrow, but it will be much like today. Temperatures will be pleasant, sitting in the 80s. Next...
Suspect in custody for shooting wife, 7-year-old child in Columbus
A Columbus man wanted for shooting his own wife and child on Monday, September 22,2025 is now in police custody. Jontay Reynolds turned himself in to police Thursday and is scheduled to appear in Recorder’s Court for a preliminary hearing on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. Patrol...
Mostly Dry & Turning Cooler, But Watching The Tropics Closely!
THIS WEEKEND:We’re starting out partly cloudy with temps mostly in the 60s across the region. Today, we’ll see partly cloudy skies with a pop-up shower possible and afternoon highs in the mid to upper 80s. Sunday, we contineu to stay mainly dry with lots of sunshine and highs near 90. NEXT WEEK:We’ll start out the […]
Occasional showers start drying up this weekend
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - After beneficial rain Thursday across much of the Chattahoochee Valley, a bit of shower activity remains in the forecast. But a drying trend is still in the forecast over the weekend. Clouds and some sun on this Friday. There is a chance of occasional showers at...
Newly rescheduled ‘Soul Fest’ to bring updated lineup
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A popular Columbus festival that was postponed from it’s original late-August date has now been rescheduled, event organizers say. ‘Soul Fest’ is now scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025 at the Columbus Civic Center. The event will feature live performances by King George, Wilson Meadows,...
Corbett selected for ACCA leadership position
Russell County Commissioner Chance Corbett has been elected to serve as a member of the 2025-2026 Legislative Committee of the Association of County Commissions of Alabama (ACCA), the statewide association representing Alabama’s 67 county governments. The Association's Legislative Committee is composed of a chairman...
Trending cooler and drier; Tropics need to be watched
Weekend: Pop up showers will linger on Saturday. Clouds will continue to decrease throughout the weekend, leaving us with plenty of sunshine by Sunday. Temperatures will briefly warm up into the upper 80s. Next Week: Temperatures are set to sit in the mid-80s next week. By Friday, get ready for 70s to return! Morning...
Hardaway High School principal has all charges against him dropped
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Last week, Hardaway principal Maurdrice McNeill was placed on administrative leave pending an investigation for a non-school related criminal charge. According to McNeill’s attorney, all charges against him have been dismissed, and he has been fully cleared by court officials. In a statement,...
Goodwill awards nearly $200K worth in educational scholarships
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Goodwill of the Southern Rivers has awarded nearly $200,000 in scholarships to local students across its 50 - county territory. According to Goodwill officials, 399 students were awarded $500 scholarships this year through the Goodwill Round Up Scholarship. The initiative was made possible...

















