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Russell County High’s Kaitlyn Edmonds signs to Auburn University of Montgomery Cheerleading
SEALE (WRBL) – Kaitlyn Edmonds is the first cheerleader in Russell County High history to sign a cheerleading scholarship. She will be attending Auburn University of Montgomery, and will be studying nursing. This is quite an accomplishment, especially considering no one has ever reached this feat within Russell County’s program. WRBL spoke with Edmonds on […]
First 90-degree day of the season; showers this weekend
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — We’ve got the first 90-degree in the forecast today as high pressure remains dominate over the Chattahoochee Valley. While we’ll have plenty of sunshine, I can’t rule out a few stray showers this afternoon due to daytime heating and humidity. Staying hot on Friday with highs in the upper 80s to […]
TRAFFIC ALERT: Trailer flipped on St. Mary’s and Buena Vista Road
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The public may want to avoid a well-trafficked area in east Columbus for the time being. As of about 2 p.m. on Wednesday, traffic is heavily backed up due to an overturned trailer near St. Mary’s Road and Buena Vista Road. According to the Columbus Police Department, crews are on scene […]
Columbus Police: Three men arrested from local hotel, stolen handgun recovered
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Three men were taken into custody by the Columbus Police Department on Monday afternoon. Police say Demetreus Heard, Jamaal Scott and William brown are facing multiple charges after police arrested them from a room at Budgetel Inn and Suites. A search of the hotel room yielded two Glock handguns and 26.8 […]
Eight individuals charged with attempted child enticement after Operation Red Rover investigation
MACON, Ga. (WRBL) – The U.S. Attorney’s Office said that a federal indictment charged eight Georgians with allegedly attempting to coerce and entice a minor for sex. The indictment resulted from Operation Red Rover, an investigation focusing on online child predators. The following individuals have been charged in the case: The final defendant, Dadawala was […]
Smiths Station High School set to include 9th grade in the 2024-25 school year
LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WRBL) — The Lee County Board of Education has voted to place freshmen back into the Smith Station High School after five years of research. Smiths Station High School opened over a decade ago, housing 10th through 12th grade students. In March, the board of education voted to relocate the freshmen students […]
Showers clearing tonight; expect some fog Wednesday morning
Columbus, Ga (WRBL)- Tracking a weak system that has brought a few showers and even some thunderstorms for our Tuesday. Rain chances are already starting to die down as these showers fizzle out over the next few hours. Overnight, areas of patchy fog will begin to develop, some of which...
RIVERFEST: Annual fundraising music festival returns to Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — As the season of festivals returns, the Fountain City will not be left out. RiverFest returns to Woodruff Riverfront Park Friday, May 3, starting at 5 p.m. Across Friday and Saturday, there will be live music from five artists and groups. The weekend kicks off with a set by Holley Rumbarger […]
Spotty rain and some storms Tuesday, Heating up rest of the week
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - After a lack of rain for over a week, there will be rain and a few thunderstorms in spots Tuesday. As we dry back out the rest of the workweek, the heat is on! Our first 90 degree day of the year is possible for some of us by Thursday.
New apartment complex on the Chattahoochee River
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) -“The Rapids proved there is a really strong interest in living in uptown, the walkability, the nightlife, the restaurants, etc. really drive vibrancy in the uptown area.” said president & chief operating officer Pace Halter. “The Rapids” was the first apartment complex in Columbus that...
Rainfall chances trending upward for the start of May after short dry spell to end April
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — High pressure ridge will remain dominant across the area tonight, with lows in the mid to low 60s, and into the day Thursday with temperatures possibly reaching the low 90s for the first time this season. For the end of the week and heading into the weekend, a high pressure ridge […]
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