Columbus GA

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A jury has been seated in the murder trial of three defendants accused of killing a 16-year-old Manchester High School athlete on his prom night in April 2024. Semaj Copeland, Zion Horton and Jaquan Mahone are charged with murder in the death of Daryus Bryant, who...

A young man who died after jumping off Chimney Rock on Alabama’s Lake Martin has been identified as a 24-year-old from Georgia. Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin on Thursday identified the victim as Jayden Barreto. He was from the Columbus area. Barreto was at the lake with a group...

Sheriff Greg Countryman honored more than 475 employees during the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office's two-day annual staff appreciation event.

There’s a restaurant in Columbus, Georgia where the pork chops have achieved legendary status among people who take their eating seriously. Minnie’s Uptown Restaurant serves smothered pork chops that could convert a vegetarian, though we’re not officially recommending you test that theory. Let’s get one thing straight.

Ray’s Donuts ’s new Columbus shop is preparing to open this week. The new doughnut shop at 1821 S. Lumpkin Road. is having its grand opening May 15 at 6 a.m. On opening day, Ray’s is offering free doughnuts for customers who buy a dozen or half a dozen doughnuts.

Jackson Hightower, Central High School 2026 Valedictorian. Hightower said he was raised in a “loving, supportive, and hardworking family” that encouraged him to pursue excellence in all areas of life. He described his family as close-knit, with a home filled with “laughter, friendly competition, and a shared passion fo

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Two people have been arrested after a conducted patrol by the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office Collaborative Intelligence Group (CIG) Patrol and the MCSO HEAT Unit on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. According to Sheriff Greg Countryman, investigators with the Muscogee County CIG Patrol noticed an uniden

A historic Columbus home has been split into two pieces and moved about two miles, where it will be reassembled next to another historic property, enhancing a neighborhood formerly known as Columbus’ “Black Wall Street.” On Tuesday morning, Historic Columbus moved the Alma Thomas House from 411 21st St. in Rose Hill an

The Russell County High School Warrior Troupe delighted audiences with an outstanding production of "The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition." The colorful and energetic performance took theatergoers on an unforgettable undersea adventure filled with music, laughter, and excitement. The production featured not only talent

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Those in the Chattahoochee Valley looking for jobs and other resources will have the opportunity to participate in one of Goodwill’s largest hiring events of the year. On Wednesday, May 20, Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers will host their highly anticipated Hiring and Resource Fair at t