Columbus middle school teacher charged with simple battery
A Columbus middle school teacher has been charged with a single count of simple battery according to jail records. Jody Russell was charged with a misdemeanor after the alleged incident involving a student at Fort Middle School. Russell was charged November 12, 2025 and made her first court appearance a month later...
Goodwill Southern Rivers hosts graduation for GED students
Goodwill Southern Rivers honored graduates of its Bridge GED program at a celebration filled with inspiring stories and community support.
Columbus, Ga Weather Friday PM (12/12/25) – Kaylee Barbee
Columbus, Ga Weather Friday PM (12/12/25) - Kaylee Barbee.
New ‘Center Court’ mural unveiled at Frank D. Chester Recreation Center
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A big pop of color hit the Frank D. Chester Recreation Center, as Columbus 2025, Parks and Recreation, and local artist Andrew Tatum unveiled a brand-new mural called ‘Center Court.’ The project transforms what used to be a worn-down practice wall into a multi-sport, functional art space....
Update: Dense fog advisory issued for Alabama Saturday morning – visibility as low as...
The National Weather Service issued an updated dense fog advisory at 6:50 a.m. on Saturday valid between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. for Lowndes, Montgomery, Macon, Bullock, Lee, Russell, Pike and Barbour counties. The weather service says to be ready for, "Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog."
Minor crash reported involving Phenix City school bus
A motor vehicle collision has been reported in Phenix City Friday. The crash occurred in the turning lane onto Opelika Road from Dobbs Drive around 4:20 p.m. The crash involved a school bus that appeared to have rear-ended a red sedan. It is unclear if any students were occupying the...
Legendary broadcaster to enter hospice care
Legendary broadcaster Chuck Leonard will enter hospice care after a series of health setbacks according to a social media post by his wife Carole Mashburn. Leonard was taken last week by ambulance from Columbus to Emory Hospital to await a liver transplant. “Today we learned that Chuck is not a...
Students in Muscogee County benefit from STEAM-based education by watching “The Nutcracker”
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Fourth graders across Muscogee County School District gathered at the RiverCenter for a free, advanced showing of “The Nutcracker”. Students learned about the science, math and language behind the show that is being performed on Saturday and Sunday. “We were able to show them how the arts, the...
SafeHouse Ministries opens doors as temperatures plunge
SafeHouse Ministries will provide rides and shelter for anyone in need this Sunday and Monday as temperatures drop.
Hard freeze warning prompts pipe protection advice from local plumbers
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A hard freeze is expected this weekend, prompting local plumbing companies to urge residents to protect their pipes before temperatures drop into dangerous territory. Storm Team 9 Meteorologist Tyler Allender says temperatures will reach one of the lowest points seen in 20-25 years at the...
