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Three police K-9s to receive Courage Under Fire awards in November
Three police K-9s that survived being shot in the line of duty will be honored this fall during the opening ceremony of the 8th Annual Space Coast Police K-9 Competition. The Space Coast Police K-9 Foundation announced it will present its Courage Under Fire Award to three K-9 teams on Nov. 13 at Space Coast Stadium.
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AI ‘Cat in the Hat’ trend prompts security response at Smiths Station High School
SMITHS STATION, Ala. (WTVM) - A viral TikTok trend using an AI-generated version of Dr. Seuss’ Cat in the Hat to spread disturbing messages has reached Smiths Station High School, prompting a response from school officials and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Trend originated overseas. The trend started...
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Academy Award-winning actor Ben Affleck to join forces with Aflac and the iconic duck
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Academy Award-winning actor Ben Affleck and the Columbus-based supplemental insurance company Aflac are joining forces. If you drove down Wynnton Road Thursday, you saw that “Ben” had been temporarily added to the Aflac signs on the corporate headquarters. The company confirmed to WRBL...
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$3M winning lottery ticket claimed in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A trip to a Columbus gas station ended in a seven-figure payday for one Georgia Lottery player. The winning $3,000,000 Grant scratcher game was purchased at Marathon Food Mart, located at 5700 Warm Springs Road, according to Georgia Lottery officials. The winner cashed in on Aug....
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Smash Burgers At This Tiny Alabama Spot Are So Good You Will Dream About Them All Week Long
The burger was not on the weekend itinerary. Neither was the detour. Neither was the argument about who had to drive back for another one. Yet that is how a tiny Alabama restaurant earns a following. The building looks like a modest little barn, the booths are bright orange, and...
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Columbus Airport announces search for new Chief of Public Safety
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus Airport announced on Wednesday that they are soon beginning their search for their next Chief of Public Safety. According to Columbus Airport, this announcement comes after the resignation of their previous Chief of Public Safety. Columbus Aiport says this position of authority plays a crucial role in maintaining the […]
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Family’s five generations to bring Southern soul food to Crawford
The restaurant’s grand opening is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26. It is located at 9 Callaway Drive and can be reached at 706-743-6080. It will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. Opening Wright’s Southern Cafe is a dream come true for Brittanie...
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The art of the yard sale
Now that fall is on its way, many of us are moving into cleaning and organizing for the upcoming holidays. That’s where yard sales come in. We have to make room for more stuff, right? And for those who love to shop, yard sales are a chance to find unique, gently-used treasures.
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Luke’s Pub and Steakhouse opening location in Columbus, GA
Luke’s Pub & Steakhouse is opening a location in Columbus. Its restaurant in Pine Mountain will remain open. Luke’s Pub and Steakhouse is opening its new location in Columbus this week. The new restaurant location, 5828 Moon Road, announced in a Facebook post that it is opening on...
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Years After Her Teacher Gave Her His Guitar to Chase Her Nashville Dream, Ella Langley Returns the Favor
What makes a perfect concert? For some singers, it was the entire show not having a single mistake. Others might consider having their loved ones in the crowd as a highlight of the event. But for Ella Langley, it was when she got the chance to perform for a Hooper Academy history teacher, Maury Popwell. Known as Coach Pop, the teacher helped inspire Langley to pursue a career in country music. And now, with the singer one of the top names in the genre, she got the opportunity to thank him in front of thousands.
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Uptown Columbus Announces Expanded 2026 Fall Friday Night Concert Series
COLUMBUS, GA — The music is staying in Uptown this fall. Uptown Columbus is bringing back its popular Uptown’s Friday Night Concert Series for an expanded 2026 fall season, featuring eight free Friday night concerts across September and October. Presented by Aflac, with Zelmos as a key sponsor, the series will bring live music, local flavor, and Uptown energy to Broadway in September before moving to Highside Market for four October concerts.
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Local vocalists invited to compete in Columbus showcase
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Maurquis Davis, founder of America, I Am Entertainment, is inviting local singers, vocalists, and performing artists across the region to the live vocal competition on Saturday. According to Davis, the event offers local talent a platform to showcase their vocal abilities, compete for prizes, and perform the song “My Home In The […]
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Columbus cat colony divides entire community
Columbus cat colony divides entire community An East Columbus cat colony has managed to divide the entire community this week. The cat controversy erupted after Tuesday's city council meeting which featured eight residents from the Georgetown subdivision led by Carlton Brantley. Speaking up for one of his neighbors during the public agenda Bra…