Columbus GA

SMITHS STATION, Ala. (WRBL) — The City of Smiths Station has received notice from Norfolk Southern about a closure that will affect motorists on Monday. Smiths Station officials say Panther Parkway will be closed at the railroad overpass near Cummings Road (294) for rail repair. The closure will be in effect on...

The Columbus Convention and Trade Center hosted its 10th annual Breakfast with Santa event earlier this month. Guests enjoyed a delicious breakfast, crafts, vendors and met the Grinch as well as Santa Claus. Even better, the event resulted in a donation of a little over $51,000 for the Bill and...

Wreaths Across America will honor fallen soldiers Saturday with ceremonies at Fort Mitchell and Fort Benning.

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) — A Phenix City man is facing life in prison without the possibility of parole if convicted in the 2019 arson deaths of an elderly couple. After five hours of deliberation, Judge Zachary Collins sent jurors home for the weekend. Ricky Mack Morris has been on trial in the Russell County […]

A man was arrested in Phenix City Thursday afternoon after a high-speed chase. Christopher Martin Fleming, 32, was arrested after eluding law enforcement on Broad Street. The chase ended on Broad Street at 16th Street, leading to a search. Eventually, Fleming was caught. Fleming was booked into the Russell County...

CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTY (WRBL) — Officials with the Chattahoochee County Sheriff’s Office announced on Friday that they have located the missing runaway juvenile. Authorities were looking for a 17-year-old girl who was last seen between Wednesday and Thursday in Cusseta, Ga. Officials found the teen just after 10 p.m....

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Fourteen spellers faced off on Tuesday morning for Gentian Elementary School’s spelling bee. The winner, Benjamin Hernandez, won by spelling the word ‘thread’. Hernandez moves up to the next level where he will compete against the best spellers from other area schools.

Healthcare logistics company BioTouch plans to expand its operations in Columbus, Georgia. The $12.5 million project is expected to create 480 jobs over the next four years in Muscogee County. The investment will include the expansion of the company’s two existing facilities, located at Corporate Ridge Business Park...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good Friday morning! We’re starting off clear and cold, with temperatures hovering near freezing. Today will feel more like early spring than mid-December, with highs climbing into the mid 60s under bright, abundant sunshine. Clouds roll in late this evening, helping keep temperatures a bit...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Made in Colga: Holiday Peachy Edition Market will showcase local food vendors and crafters from Columbus and surrounding areas from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday at 900 Front Ave. The event is a collaboration with The Peach Shoppe & Co. Admission is free. The...