The forecast calls for drier air and less humidity for a pleasant few days
The forecast will begin to dry out thanks to high pressure farther north and we will heat up but will not have significant heat index values.
Nonprofits calling for end to a pipeline project projected to run from Mississippi to...
SMITHS STATION, Ala. (WTVM) - Plans are in the works to expand a natural gas pipeline through east Alabama and west Georgia. Supporters claim the infrastructure would improve natural gas production in the region. However, a group of nonprofits is warning the project will lead to higher utility bills and long-lasting...
Reported water leak leads to flooding at Ralston Tower, fire officials say
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — There have been reports of flooding at the Ralston Tower after multiple leaks were reported, according to fire officials. Initially, a viewer reached out to WRBL News 3 and shared video of the incident on Wednesday. RELATED: Columbus code inspectors put Ralston Tower owners on notice of...
Uptown Columbus apartment building evacuated
Columbus Fire and EMS has confirmed evacuations were performed at an apartment building downtown. The evacuations occurred at The Ralston apartment building on 12th Street. The evacuations are due to a water leak. CNAW2News.com has confirmed multiple apartments were damaged in the flood from the lobby area to the...
A+ for Generosity — Aflac Helps Furnish Brighter Futures With Donations to Area Schools
Aflac, headquartered in Columbus, Georgia , recently donated a generous amount of furniture to area public school districts, transforming excess inventory into valuable resources for students and educators across the. Chattahoochee Valley. . The contribution not only helps the schools create more functional,...
Sunshine expected to return this afternoon
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good Wednesday Morning! Another cloudy start today as the persistent wedge of cool air remains in place. However, change is on the horizon. Starting this afternoon and into the evening, clouds will begin to break, allowing for increasing sunshine across the area. This morning will remain...
Changes coming to Phenix City Schools’ Accelerated Academy
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WTVM) - As students across the Chattahoochee Valley return to school, changes are underway for Phenix City Schools’ Accelerated Academy. Since 2015, the Accelerated Academy has offered a fast-track option for select 6th through 8th grade students, allowing them to complete roughly a year and a half...
Wednesday Morning Weather on the Go (8/6/25)
Over $2M in drugs confiscated; 47 arrested on drug, child sex charges in Columbus. Monday Morning Weather on the Go (8/4/25) Friday Morning Weather on the Go (8/1/25) Son of Smith Station's principal severely injured after ATV accident. The Lee County community asking for prayers, well wishes as the son...
Columbus PD seeks public’s help in locating juvenile runaway
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Columbus PD is seeking the public’s assistance in a search for a juvenile runaway. Officers are currently searching for 14-year-old Emmanuel Brown, who is described as a Black male, standing 5 foot 4 inches tall, weighs 180 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen in the 3100 […]
Opelika police searching for driver who injured elderly man in hit-and-run
OPELIKA, Ala. (WRBL) – Opelika police are asking for the public’s help identifying a driver involved in a hit-and-run Tuesday afternoon that left a 76-year-old man injured. Authorities say the incident happened around 4:29 p.m. in the 2100 block of Rocky Brook Road. Investigators say the man was standing at the end...
