Columbus Clingstones collaboration aims to connect local youth league teams
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus Clingstones are partnering with the La-Z-Boy of Columbus to build a new “Clingstones Field of Dreams Team” program. Numerous local youth league teams have been extended an invitation to join their, “heroes on the diamond” for the grand announcement of the new program. Officials say...
Black History Month Observance Breakfast Draws Sold-Out Crowd for 41st Annual Celebration
A sold-out crowd gathered Monday morning, Feb. 16, 2026, for the 41st annual Black History Month Observance Breakfast, an event that has become a cornerstone of the community’s annual celebration of heritage, leadership and service. Hosted by U.S. Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., the breakfast honored local residents...
Near record warmth, rising rain chances to follow
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Spring-like temperatures take hold of the Chattahoochee Valley through Saturday. Even in the mornings, we’ll be in the 60s. A slow moving cold front will give us occasional showers and some storms mainly Friday and Saturday. It turns colder Sunday and especially the first part of next week.
Three Columbus airport commissioners resign, and two replacements nominated at special-called meeting
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A special called meeting this week brought significant changes to the Columbus Airport Commission, as three members formally resigned and two new appointees were nominated to fill vacant seats. During Tuesday morning’s meeting, the commission acknowledged the resignations of James Barker,...
Muscogee County School District to host educator hiring fair in March
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Muscogee County School District is inviting job seekers to its upcoming Educator Fair, aimed at recruiting teachers, paraprofessionals and professional support staff for the 2026–2027 school year. The hiring event will take place on Saturday, March 14, from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. at...
Eddy Middle School gives back to the community with service event
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Eddy Middle School is inviting local organizations in the community to serve as community collaborators in their Eddy Service to the Community event. The service event will be held on Saturday, March 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Eddy Middle School on 2100 South Lumpkin Rd. Eddy Generals say […]
13th Street ‘Pig’ packing it in soon
Piggly Wiggly was founded in Memphis by Clarence Saunders and first wiggled its curly tail in 1916. By the 1920s, Piggly Wiggly had become a chain in the South and beyond. Sadly, the Piggly Wiggly located on 13th Street in Phenix Plaza, which has served our community since opening in 1972, will soon be closing its...
Columbus billboards target the dangers of fentanyl, opioid misuse
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Drivers in Columbus might’ve recently seen billboards with a bleak message: “Fentanyl is poison.” The billboards, which include phrases like, “Use Narcan to save lives,” and “Know the facts about opioid misuse,” are part of a recent push by the Opioid Awareness Project, a collaborative effort...
Del Taco exits Columbus and Phenix City again
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Del Taco has once again exited the Chattahoochee Valley, abruptly closing its locations in Columbus and Phenix City. The restaurants on Hamilton Road in Columbus and Highway 280 in Phenix City reportedly shut down permanently on Tuesday. Both sites displayed notices announcing the closures, and...
Opelika police arrest 19-year-old in first-degree rape case
OPELIKA, Ala. (WTVM) - Opelika Police arrested a 19-year-old man Saturday on charges of first-degree rape following a report in the Pleasant Circle area. Police responded to Pleasant Circle on Saturday, February 14, 2026, regarding a report of a possible rape. The suspect, Mar’Quavious Jamon Miller, 19, had left the...
