Columbus store provides hope in honor of family’s late sister
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A sibling duo continues to honor their beloved sister who tragically passed away five years ago. They held their annual balloon release on Sunday in memory of their sister at a Columbus shop where they provide items for others in her honor. Nita Hughes and William DeJesus Jr., originally from...
Columbus police seek public’s help locating missing 13-year-old boy
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 13-year-old boy last seen earlier this month. Chauncey Gibson, 13, was last seen in the area of the 20 block of LaFayette Drive on Feb. 10, 2026, at approximately 8 a.m., according to the Columbus Police...
Del Taco closes Georgia and Alabama restaurants. What about Columbus area locations?
Georgia and Alabama Del Taco locations have closed due to their parent company filing for bankruptcy. The Del Taco locations at 4418 Hamilton Road in Columbus and at 1212 E 280 Bypass in Phenix City permanently closed. Both restaurants have removed their opening hours from their Facebook pages and changed their...
Chicken finger chain to replace Opelika’s long-closed Cook Out
OPELIKA, Ala. (WTVM) - Foosackly’s, the Mobile-based chicken finger chain, is expanding its footprint in east Alabama with a new restaurant planned for Opelika. A company representative confirmed the brand is on track to open at 2168 Interstate Dr.—the former Cook Out location in the Tiger Town shopping center—in...
COLD Start to the Week, But Rain & Warmer Temps Return!
TODAY:We’ve got a gorgeous day on tap with lots of sunshine, but it will be chilly! Afternoon highs will only get into the low to mid 50s, and with a stiff northwest wind of 15-20 MPH and gusts as high as 35 MPH, it’s going to feel a little cooler. But tonight, winds will still […]
Black History Month spotlight: Meet the man behind Budget 1 Services
John Smith, whose passion for precision has built Budget 1 Services into a go‑to resource for home and commercial installations.
From Phenix City to Olympic glory: The legacy of Harvey Glance
Olympic gold medalist Harvey Glance rose from the neighborhoods of Phenix City to international stardom — but always came back home as the same humble man his community adored.
Frigid air and strong winds to bring 20s wind chills to Columbus
Columbus, Ga. is expecting a cold front to move through the area, bringing frigid air, strong winds, and wind chills in the teens, with a possibility of fire danger, followed by another round of showers and storms by the end of next week.
Columbus State Explodes for Nine Runs to Even Series
ROME, Ga. — The Columbus State University Athletics softball team dropped a 9-7 decision to Shorter University in game one of Friday's double-headers at Alto Park Softball Complex. Columbus State out-hit Shorter 14-8 and erased a four-run deficit with a four-run fifth inning, but could not overcome the early deficit.
Columbus police are investigating a shooting that left one person in critical condition
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — One person is hospitalized and in critical condition after a shooting incident occurred early Saturday morning in Columbus. According to the Columbus Police Department, the incident happened in the 5100 block of Kingsberry St. No suspects have been identified. CDP’s Violent Crimes Unit is...
