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One person dead in Stewart County shooting, investigation underway
LUMPKIN, Ga. (WRBL) — An investigation is underway in a small town south of Columbus. According to the Lumpkin Police Department, one person died in a shooting on Main Street in Lumpkin, Georgia. There is no further information at this time. WRBL will keep you updated. Lumpkin is a Stewart County town about 40 minutes […]
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 […]
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.
CPD arrests 22+ individuals, recovers firearms and issues 77 citations in one weekend
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – The Columbus Police Department shared through social media its continued commitment to making Columbus a safer city and provided an example of what they call “Proactive Policing.” On Monday, CPD said the police department’s patrol division and special operations unit arrested numerous individuals, recovered firearms including a gun with a switch […]
1 dead in shooting near Main St. in Lumpkin, officials confirm
LUMPKIN, Ga. (WTVM) - According to Stewart County officials, a shooting near the intersection of Main St. and Elm St. in Lumpkin has left 1 person dead. The victim of the shooting has been identified as 34-year-old Jason Jones. Officials say one person has been arrested in the incident -...
Truck crashes into bank near Milgen Road in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - There is currently a police presence near Milgen Road in Columbus. According to our crews on the scene, a truck has crashed into Synovus Bank near Milgen Road. It’s unclear at this time if there are any injuries and what has caused the crash. Stay...
No hearings scheduled in Eufaula triple homicide case three years after Cuthbert family's deaths
It's been three years since Remona Hudson and her two children were found dead in a partially-submerged car in Lake Eufaula, however the court clerk for Barbour County tells WALB there are no hearing or trial dates set for suspect at this time.
Schaul Street murder suspect waives initial appearance
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL)— Monday, the man accused of killing a Columbus woman in front of six of her own children waived his appearance in Recorder’s Court. Walter Young was named as a suspect in the March killing of 31-year-old Shantavia Walden and aggravated assault of Gerald Ford. Arrest warrants were issued for Young. He was […]
HIGH SCHOOL PLAYOFFS: Monday, April 29
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The high school playoffs are continuing for multiple sports across Georgia and Alabama. AHSAA SOFTBALL: Central beats Auburn High, 5-1, to claim 7A Area 04 championship. GHSA BASEBALL: Schley County sweeps Towns County (11-1, 8-4) to advance to 1A D2 quarterfinals and Columbus High splits with...
Paws Humane works to transfer animals from 17th Ave. removal to no-kill facility
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Nearly a week after Columbus police and animal control workers removed over 20 animals from a 17th Avenue residence where they had been left for more than a week, two of the dogs and 18 of the cats went up for adoption on Columbus Animal Care and Control’s website on April […]
Heavy police presence near woods in the 3100 block of Victory Drive
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - There is currently an active heavy police presence near the wooded area on the 3100 block of Victory Drive and the 3200 block of Airview Drive. We’re hearing initial reports of shots fired, there is a News Leader 9 team on the scene. Stay with...
1 dead in Victory Dr. shooting near Grifols Talecris Plasma Resources in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - According to Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan, a shooting in the 4300 block of of Victory Dr. has left a 77-year-old man dead. Our crews reported a heavy police presence on Victory Dr. near Grifols Talecris Plasma Resources in Columbus around 7 p.m. Saturday. No suspects...
ROUND 3: Meet the six new animals added to CACC’s Come Save Me campaign
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – The Columbus Animal Care and Control (CACC) continues its campaign to save its longest-housed animals and help them find forever homes. This week, CACC introduced six additional animals needing a loving family and home. The campaign is an ongoing effort to help animals find forever homes and offers anyone the opportunity […]
Midtown Coffee House reopens after unplanned two-week closure
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Two weeks after an unexpected closure, it’s back to business as usual for this local coffeeshop. Midtown Coffee House reopened April 29 after a bathroom leak forced them to shut doors on the weekend of April 13. Owner Mike Maldonado explained he and co-owner/wife Angie had faith that their business would […]
Georgia man faces charges after leading Trussville Police in chase and crash
A man from Columbus, Georgia, was arrested after a Trussville police chase ended in a multivehicle crash. Around 3:39 p.m. April 23, officers were attempting to stop a vehicle traveling south in the 1600 block of Gadsden Highway, according to the Trussville Police Department. Police say the vehicle failed to...
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