Columbus GA

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL)- We are tracking another small chance for showers tomorrow! A few pop up showers and storms will begin building Sunday afternoon, but many will not see this rainfall. Next Week: We now only have 2 more days until the official start of fall! Unfortunately our temperatures will...

The mostly dry conditions will continue through the first half of the week, but the last half will feature the best rain chances we've seen in awhile.

An Alabama medical examiner ruled no foul play in a Phenix City drowning case. Authorities responded to a deceased person being found in a swimming pool at a residence in the 1200 block of 23rd Court in the afternoon hours of September 15, 2025. Authorities identified the deceased person as...

Supporters demand the release of Rodney Taylor, a disabled barber detained by ICE in Georgia. Taylor, a double amputee, has been in custody since January after arriving from Liberia as a child. His fiancée, Mildred Pierre, expresses gratitude for community support and highlights family unity during this crisis....

Other than some stray showers through the weekend, we're staying above average with highs in the low to mid 90s. A late week system will bring increased rain chances!

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL)-The heat was on Saturday evening as first responders gathered at Woodruff Park, shining a light on kids battling cancer. Hundreds showed up for the annual firefighter charity 5K. First responders, including our host—Columbus Fire & EMS, along with LaGrange Fire, Police, and local emergency...

OPELIKA, Ala. (WRBL) – The City of Opelika has taken down the “Home of Mallory Hagan Miss America 2013” signs after more than a decade, a decision that has split the community with both sharp criticism and strong support. Mayor Gary Fuller ordered the signs removed, saying he has the authority to do so. The […]

An Opelika sign indicating the city is the hometown of former Miss America Mallory Hagan has been removed following a petition circulating. Former Georgia lieutenant governor visits Columbus in mayoral campaign trail. Updated: 6 hours ago. Former Georgia Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan spent his day campaigning in...

Major Drug Bust:72 lbs of Marijuana seized, two arrested in multi-county investigation. Major Drug Bust:72 lbs of Marijuana seized, two arrested in multi-county investigation.

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – Columbus State University announced earlier this year they’re revamping their curriculum to help get their students more prepared for the workforce.This includes getting them out of a traditional classroom. Columbus State’s new initiative is called the “River Program”. This morning a group of...