Tree Down Reports and Road Closures: Monday Morning
CNAW2News.com is beginning to receive word from our viewers regarding trees down across the area and road closures. Lee Road 296 in Smiths Station for a tree down.(UPDATE: This scene has been cleared.) Lee Road 300 at Lee Road 399 in Smiths Station for a tree down. (UPDATE: This scene...
Exclusive: City of Columbus settles wrongful death suit in 2017 police chase that killed...
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — After nearly nine years of litigation, the city of Columbus has settled a wrongful death suit with the family of a man killed in a 2017 police chase. The city council voted last week with no discussion to pay the family of Frank McLemore $530,000. McLemore was killed when Columbus police […]
Elderly man dead after Phenix City traffic incident
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) — An elderly male died in Phenix City early Monday morning following a traffic incident involving a bicycle and a Chevrolet truck. According to officials, the elderly man was riding a bicycle when he collided with a Chevrolet pickup truck. The incident occurred on Sandfort and Dawson Road in...
Phenix City man arrested after 4-year-old girl shot in head while sleeping
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WTVM) - A Phenix City man was arrested Sunday after a 4-year-old girl was shot in the head while she slept at an apartment on 12th Street, according to the Phenix City Police Department. Officers responded to Whispering Pines Apartments at 1200 12th Street on March 15,...
Dynamic duo paddles through the Chattahoochee River for a good cause
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Two men paddled through the Chattahoochee River today to raise money and awareness for a good cause. Jarod Horne and Stephen Burden embarked on a month-long journey to paddle roughly 500 miles down the Chattahoochee River. Today marked day 15 of their trip, stopping in Columbus for their...
Community mayoral debate to be held in Columbus next week
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Two Columbus groups are partnering to host a 2026 Columbus mayoral debate. The civic event will be held on March 26 at Columbus State University’s University Hall. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m., and the debate will begin at 6:30 p.m. The Muscogee County Young...
Inside Pratt & Whitney’s Columbus expansion agreement: bonds, jobs and what’s required
On Feb. 24, the Ledger-Enquirer reported that Pratt & Whitney , an RTX company , will invest $200 million to expand its Columbus operations. The new project is expected to create 15 jobs, with more to come, according to a news release. The L-E request the inducement agreement documents from the Development Authority...
Lee County EMA activates safer locations during Monday morning tornado watch
LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WRBL) — The Lee County Emergency Management Agency has activated several locations for East Alabama residents to shelter in place due to incoming severe weather. RELATED: WEATHER AWARE: Severe storms possible overnight through Monday morning A tornado watch was issued on Monday, March 16 at 3:11...
Tri-State Weather Emergency: Tornado Risk Impact 10.2 Million Residents Florida-Alabama-Georgia 6AM Until 10AM Monday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Tallahassee, FL – Drivers across the Florida Panhandle, southeast Alabama, and southwest Georgia could face rapidly intensifying thunderstorms within the next few hours as a tornado watch remains active...
Condland crushes two homers as Bobcats split doubleheader with Cougars
COLUMBUS, Ga. | Stephanie Condland crushed a pair of home runs in the opener as Georgia College & State University split a Peach Belt Conference softball doubleheader with Columbus State University Saturday (Mar. 14) afternoon at Cougar Field. The Bobcats took the first game via an offensive explosion, 13-4, while...
