Probate Judge submits three bills to Russell County Commission
Russell County Probate Judge Belinda Strickland introduced three bills to the Russell County Commission last week. The first bill introduced would allow Russell County residents to voluntarily file their wills with the probate court for safekeeping while keeping the documents confidential until the person’s death....
These Georgia Food Spots Built Their Reputation The Old-Fashioned Way
Some restaurants earn their praise through flashy marketing campaigns and celebrity endorsements, but others choose a much quieter and more meaningful path. These places win hearts one plate at a time, relying on consistency, care, and hospitality that feels genuine the moment you walk through the door. They are the...
Two arrested in Columbus human and drug trafficking investigation
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A multi-month federal investigation resulted in the arrest of two men accused of running human and drug trafficking operations in Columbus. Raul Reyes-Nepomuceno, 53, and Brandon Reyes-Escano, 23, were arrested Jan. 22 on human trafficking and drug trafficking charges following an investigation...
Surveillance, wiretaps and a pursuit: 4 Columbus men sentenced in drug operation
WASHINGTON (WTVM) - Four Columbus men have been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking operations in the city. Their sentencing stems from a multi-agency investigation that culminated in 2024 called ‘Operation Sweet Silence,' where more than 100 people were arrested. Here are the four defendants:. Undrae...
Woman dies in Columbus hospital after Cadillac leaves roadway and strikes tree
An Auburn woman died Monday in a Columbus hospital from injuries she sustained in a single-vehicle crash. At 1:14 p.m. CST Sunday, Ann Moreira, 86, was critically injured when the 2023 Cadillac XT6 in which she was a passenger left the roadway on Alabama Route 51 and struck a tree near mile marker 101, approximately...
Columbus mayor responds to concerns about violence from ICE raids happening here
Mayor Skip Henderson promised during Tuesday night’s Columbus Council meeting that local law enforcement has been and will continue to limit its cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Columbus resident Amy Spencer spoke during the public agenda portion of the meeting, raising concerns...
Why wasn’t the ice storm worse for the Chattahoochee Valley in GA? There’s one...
We all had big expectations for Winter Storm Fern, but fortunately, it wasn’t as catastrophic as predicted. There are many factors that go into weather forecasting , but it does make us wonder what happened; or didn’t happen in this case. Blame it on “the wedge” The reason Winter Storm Fern wasn’t as bad for us here...
School bus involved in crash near Linwood Blvd in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Police are on the scene of an accident involving a school bus in Columbus. The accident occurred Wednesday morning near the Columbus Metra Transit System on Linwood Boulevard. It involves a Muscogee County School District bus and a private vehicle. According to police, there are no...
Goodwill to offer free tax services for income-eligible families
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Goodwill Southern Rivers will offer free tax filing services for eligible families and individuals throughout the Chattahoochee Valley. The services, which will include federal and state tax returns, will be open from Feb. 2 through April 15, and appointments are required. Click here to make...
Volunteers count Columbus homeless population despite the bitter cold
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Tuesday morning, United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley volunteers and officials braved the frigid temperatures to take the annual “Point in Time” count of the Columbus area’s homeless population. This year’s early numbers stand at 233, but officials expect it to rise significantly as more of...
