Columbus GA

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Midland Commons is kicking off summer with a new mini market experience.  Starting Saturday, June 6, 2026, officials say visitors can experience a free, community-centered ‘Midland Mix Market’ in Columbus. Attendees can find a variety of items, from homemade goods to food trucks at the market whi

City officials are inviting residents and visitors to participate in the 5th Annual Juneteenth Jubilee Celebration, a month-long series of events dedicated to unity, reflection, education and community engagement. Throughout June, community members will have opportunities to celebrate the history and significance of Ju

Phenix City fire crews extinguished an overnight structure fire. The fire was reported around 1:54 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at a home in the 1300 block of 17th Court near Pine Street — which is in a residential neighborhood off of Crawford Road. Heavy smoke and flames...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office is on the scene near 7th Avenue and 44th Street in Columbus. Multiple deputies and MCSO vehicles are in the area. According to the Muscogee County Sheriff Greg Countryman, they are there for wanted individuals. According to News Leader 9...

Deputies and investigators executed search and arrest warrants at a north Columbus home on Wednesday. The warrants were carried out around noon on June 3, 2026, at a residence in the 600 block of 44th Street near Seventh Avenue, in a neighborhood off Manchester Expressway. The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office...

LANETT, Ala. (WTVM) - A Lanett man has been arrested on an attempted murder charge after turning himself in. On May 24, around 11:50 p.m., Lanett officers were called to the 3000 block of 18th Avenue SW where two people had been shot. Upon arrival, one victim was at the...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Columbus Park Crossing is growing with the opening of Palmetto Moon.  Palmetto Moon is planning to celebrate the opening of their newest Georgia location with a Grand Opening at 5550 Whittlesey Blvd. Suite 880.  The grand opening starts at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 6th, with their most anticipat

LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WTVM) - A Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputy is being recognized by Piedmont Columbus Regional for his actions in a car crash. Scone is named as Piedmont Columbus Regional’s ‘First Friday Hero.’. According to officials, Deputy Scott Cone came across a car crash heading...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - More than 500 animals are waiting for a home at Paws Humane, and the shelter says it may be forced to euthanize animals if enough are not adopted by Wednesday. The shelter is housing 505 animals and has reached critical capacity. Director Courtney Peirce said the...

OPELIKA — Here Molly Girl, an Opelika-based full-service marketing firm, celebrated 10 years of business in May, serving companies and businesses in Lee County and beyond. Owner Katy Doss said after graduating from college, she worked at marketing firms in Birmingham and in Auburn, and always loved the idea of being a