Columbus, GA

Georgia State

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus Police Department is investigating a shooting that injured one teen. According to authorities, the shooting happened at Shirley B. Winston Park on Steam Mill Road, where a 16-year-old was shot in the leg. Police say officers were called to the area about 8:30 p.m. on May 30.

Teen injured in shooting on Steam Mill Road in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A suspect was charged in connection to a deadly 2022 shooting in east Columbus. Columbus police say Shevonte Joyner was established as a suspect after the deadly shooting on Sweetwater Drive killed 23-year-old Amari Crowell. According to records, officers were called to the scene on Feb....

Man charged in deadly 2022 Sweetwater Drive shooting in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A 20-year military veteran describes the shooting scene at an East Columbus park last night--like being in Iraq. It all started as a water balloon fight among children and quickly turned to panic and chaos, and with all the gunfire, some say it’s amazing only one person was shot, a 16-year-old.

Residents, city leaders react to Tuesday’s park shooting in Columbus

Lagrange, GA

LAGRANGE, Ga. (WTVM) - The LaGrange Police Department is investigating after one person was fatally shot. According to officials, the incident occurred on May 27 - around 12:30 a.m. in the 900 block of Fourth Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found one victim with a gunshot wound to his chest. The...

1 teen dead, 1 teen arrested after shooting on Fourth Ave. in LaGrange

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Two shootings happened in Columbus Tuesday night, while neither shooting was deadly, both shootings involved teens. Something one mother we spoke to says she is concerned about, which is why she put together an event to bring awareness to stopping the gun violence. “August 16th, 2022,”...

Columbus mom organizes “Gun Violence Awareness” Parade

Sumter County, GA

Americus, GA

AMERICUS, Ga. (WALB) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) and the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a shooting incident at the American Legion Club on Highway 30 where one person was killed. Two people were shot and one person ended up dying from the shooting, according to...

1 dead in Sumter Co. Memorial Day shooting, investigation underway

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - New details on human remains were recently found near the Chattahoochee River in Columbus. Coroner Buddy Bryan says this isn’t the first set of bones they have come across this year. Back in March, bones were also found along the Riverwalk. He says they’ve received...

Human remains found near Chattahoochee Riverwalk in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the freedom of slaves, is around the corner. Columbus civic leaders are prepping to announce festivities for this year’s Jubilee. On Thursday, June 1, city leaders like Mayor Skip Henderson, District 4 Councilwoman Toyia Tucker and more will host a press...

Columbus city officials to hold press conference about upcoming Juneteenth celebrations

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - More movies are being made in the Chattahoochee Valley with big stars like John Travolta and Chris Pratt coming to Columbus recently. The latest one being filmed now features an east Alabama native who has a key job behind-the-scenes. This movie has well-known actors like Braxton Bjerkin from last year’s movie “The Adam Project,” along with some faces from our area.

East Alabama native films movie in the Tri-City area

Virginia State

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Wednesday marked the first day sergeants compete in the Fort Moore Maneuver Center of Excellence Drill Sergeant of the Year competition. Nine drill sergeants from the 194th Armored Brigade, 197th and 198th Infantry Brigade compete to receive the top honor. Sergeants have to prove their skills...

Fort Moore kicks off day one of annual drill sergeant competition

Dothan, AL

Phenix City, AL

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WTVM) - A Phenix City man was sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple federal charges. 40-year-old Dedrick Farold Smith received a sentence of 240 months in prison after pleading guilty to federal gun and drug charges. According to Smith’s plea agreement and...

Phenix City man sentenced to 20 years in federal prison following multiple convictions

Michigan State

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - It’s day 9 out of 21 for the Miracle Riders on their journey to raise money for Columbus State University’s nursing program. Today, they are in Mackinaw, Michigan. Andrew and Kevin spoke with our Ben and Cheryl Tuesday morning.

Day 9 check in from Scott’s Miracle Riders

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - It’s something that could happen to any of us. A family bought a new car and was excited until things took a turn for the worse. The couple bought the car from American Car Center in Columbus, which has now filed for bankruptcy, now, even getting a tag for the car is a hassle.

American Car Center closes leaving one customer with no way to register car

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The famous steep staircase that sits in front of Columbus High School on Cherokee Avenue is getting a makeover this summer. Recently, the school announced it will be closed for renovations until Aug. 1. Construction leaders say a month from now, those steps residents and students...

Columbus High School’s well-known staircase undergoing summer makeover

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The doors are officially open for customers at the new Publix in Midland Commons. The ribbon cutting was held this morning at 7 a.m, the doors are open and the scanners are already at work. Publix at Midland Commons is now welcoming shoppers. The new 4,800...

Publix holds grand opening in Midland Commons

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Carter Center announced former First Lady Rosalynn Carter had been diagnosed with dementia, and many questions are arising about the illness, treatment and its possible impact on mental health. Doctor Jonathan Liss, the founder and primary physician at the Columbus Memory Center, joined News Leader...

Doctor from Columbus Memory Center provides detailed insight into dementia

AMERICUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A combat hero and Medal of Honor recipient from Sumter County finally returned home this week, 73 years after dying in the Korean War. He is being interred in nearby Andersonville GA this Memorial Day. We went to Americus to talk to the mayor and the...

War hero’s remains, identified 73 years later, return home to Americus

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - By mid to late week at least a few spotty showers or thunderstorms are forecast to return to the Chattahoochee Valley. Highs mostly stay in the 80s for the foreseeable future. Mostly sunny to partly cloudy on this Tuesday. It will be a tad warmer during...

Slight rain chances starting to return

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Honoring those who pay the ultimate sacrifice is the goal of Fort Moore during the installation’s annual Memorial Day ceremony. Gold Star family members like Mary Kubik understand freedom is not free. “I lost my brother Sgt. Ronald Kubik in Afghanistan on April 23, 2010,”...

Fort Moore holds annual Memorial Day cermony honoring fallen soldier

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - It is a nice and dry start to the week. Moisture gradually increases with rain chances returning starting as early as Tuesday. Temperatures will remain below average. Plenty of sun most of this Memorial Day. As we enjoy the great weather, don’t forget what the day...

Dry and pleasant Memorial Day

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A brand new team is swinging into Golden Park this summer. The Chattahoochee Monsters, originally from Oxford, Alabama, are joining the Columbus Chatt-A-Hoots in the Sunbelt Baseball League. Field Manager, Johnnie Eaton, was hired in early May. He had just a few weeks to recruit players...

Catching up with the Chattahoochee Monsters

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Two people injured in shooting on Cusseta Rd. in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Two people are injured following a late night shooting...

Two people injured in shooting on Cusseta Rd. in Columbus

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