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The Human Rights Campaign celebrated its annual National Dinner on Saturday, September 13 in Washington, D.C., drawing a sold-out crowd of more than 2,000 members and supporters. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Ally for Equality Award to acclaimed artist Amy Sherald. Sherald, known for her...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — New Horizons Behavioral Health is set to host its annual Recovery on the River event to celebrate National Recovery Month. Officials with New Horizons Behavioral Health say Recovery Month advocates awareness of recovery from substance use and mental health disorders. The event is part of the...

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — It’s time for another drive, but this time it’s for pets in need and WRBL News 3 is calling on the Chattahoochee Valley area for help. News 3 is set to host its “Cause for Paws” on Thursday, Sept. 25 and Thursday Oct. 2 at the Pet Supermarket at 3201 Macon […]

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department put a new ladder truck into commission Thursday morning at Station 10. In a tradition dating back to win fire trucks were pulled by horses, Columbus firefighters pushed the department’s newest truck into the bay. The truck is a $1.1...

Andrew Greenberg, chairman of the DeKalb Entertainment Commission and executive director of the Georgia Game Developers Association, discusses Georgia’s comprehensive esports ecosystem. He traces competitive gaming from its arcade roots through games like Pong and Street Fighter to today’s massive events that draw...

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) — The Phenix City coroner has identified the man who was found dead in a residential pool Monday afternoon. The corner identified the man found was 67-year-old Edward James Williams of Phenix City. According to Phenix City Police Capt. Skip Lassiter, a man was discovered in a private...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A good Samaritan is credited with getting a Columbus family out of their burning home and now that mother who lost everything wants to thank the community for their help. Corlette Cooper, a homeowner for three years, lost her house on Bondwood Drive to a fire last week. The mother of […]

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus Police Department confirmed with WRBL on Thursday that a person was taken into custody in connection to a shooting that happened near Zelmo’s Zip In and Shark’s restaurant on Veterans Parkway. According to CPD, 33-year-old Curtis Adams was arrested after he was injured in the...

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story mentions “suicide” and could be considered graphic to some readers. Reader’s discretion is advised. COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department is grieving after two firefighters died by suicide in less than two months. Fire Chief Sal Scarpa sat down...