A Breathtaking Span of Change
My father was born in 1934. His family lived off a dirt road in Phenix City, Alabama in the midst of the Great Depression. The world he opened his eyes to had no television, computers or internet. Electric lights were as rare as indoor plumbing, milk came from a neighbor’s cow, and families gathered around small...
Storytime with Grammy Trish: Local grandma helps kids, one book at a time
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A local grandmother is having an impact with her weekly story times at Columbus Bound Bookshop. While some might know Patricia Young as a former St. Anne-Pacelli schoolteacher, her story time attendees know her by what she calls her “grandmother name” – Grammy Trish. “When I was a teacher, one...
Columbus police search for missing 51-year-old last seen near Cusseta Road
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Officials with the Columbus Police Department are seeking help from the community to find a missing 51-year-old man last seen near Cusseta Road. According to CPD, police are looking for Brad Mathis, described as a black male with black hair and brown eyes, weighing 275 lbs. and standing at...
Columbus Councilor Byron Hickey withdrawing from mayor’s race. He explains why
Byron Hickey, the District 1 representative on the Columbus Council , is withdrawing his candidacy from the mayor’s race . Hickey intends to file with the Muscogee County Board of Elections and Registration the document to end his campaign this month, he told the Ledger-Enquirer on Wednesday. “I’ll be dropping out...
Marquette McRae McKnight with the Muscogee Educational Excellence Foundation, Supporting Teachers in the Community
Marquette McRae McKnight with the Muscogee Educational Excellence Foundation talks about their mission to recognize and reward exceptional teachers in the community. She also explains the different ways you can help support their mission. To be included in our video interviews or if you need video services for your...
Movies and TV shows casting in Columbus, Georgia
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...
January thaw underway as clouds hang tough
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Warmer than average temperatures are dominating the forecast as we go through the workweek and even the start of the weekend. It will take a couple cold fronts to change things up over the weekend. The first one will bring rain and some storms Saturday; the second one will drop the temperatures...
West Georgia defensive tackle Kourtney Kelly commits to Clemson after visit
How about another addition for Clemson on the defensive side of the ball?. The Tigers kept their momentum in the transfer portal rolling on Wednesday afternoon, grabbing defensive tackle Kourtney Kelly from West Georgia. Kelly is ranked as the No. 94 defensive lineman currently in the portal, according to 247Sports....
Bicycle Columbus receives over $72,000 from Governor ’s Office of Highway Safety
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Officials with Bicycle Columbus announced that it has received $72,544 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. The grant will help finance its first full-time Executive Director. Since its founding in 2012, it has been 100% volunteer-run with little budget. Officials said the...
More fog this morning, with temperatures trending warm for the rest of the week
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good Wednesday morning! We’re starting off foggy again today, though it’s not quite as widespread as the past few mornings. Temperatures are staying mild, with readings near 60s. A weak front moves through later today, bringing more sunshine across the area and warmer temperatures in the low to...
