Columbus, GA

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus police released the stats for its latest one-day operation, “Tap the Brakes.”. On Wednesday, May 31, officers covered several Columbus areas where citizens complained about criminal activity. The detail resulted in the following,. 1.37 grams of methamphetamine, street value $34.25. 46 grams of marijuana,...

Columbus police releases results on “Tap the Brakes” operation

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

Georgia State

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - According to Mayor Skip Henderson, parking within the Uptown district will remain free on the weekend of June 9 - June 11. This means that the RiverCenter parking garage and city-owned surface parking lots will remain free of charge. The exceptions to this parking update includes...

Mayor: Uptown Columbus parking to remain free with exceptions

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus Police Department asks for the community’s help in a competition to receive a new K9 for the department. K9 Frog is one of many K9s competing for the Aftermath Grant of $25,000, He’s facing competition across Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina and North Carolina.

Columbus Police Department seeking votes for K9 competition

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A man is behind bars after turning himself in on multiple counts of theft by taking. According to Columbus Police Department investigators, 27-year-old Keith Bernard Hill was using a Facebook account to set up the purchase of motorcycles and ATVs, where the suspect would allegedly test drive the vehicle and never return back.

Columbus PD: Man turns himself in after several stolen ATVs, dirt bikes found at home

Birmingham, AL

Chambers County, AL

Wadley, GA

CHAMBERS COUNTY, Ga. (WTVM) - A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 6:07 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, has the claimed the life a Wadley woman. According to officials, 38-year-old Katherine L. Tomblin was critically injured when the 1998 Ford Explorer she was driving left the roadway, and overturned before striking a tree.

Single-vehicle crash in Chambers county, 1 dead

Montgomery, AL

Valley, AL

VALLEY, Ala. (WTVM) - The Valley Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one man dead. On May 31, at 9:37 p.m., officers responded to the Verandas Apartments, on Sydney Street, in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, they found 27-year-old Ericsson Sandoval laying in the roadway in front of a building. Sandoval had been shot multiple times and was deceased.

1 dead following shooting on Sydney St. in Valley

Phenix City, AL

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WTVM) - The Phenix City Police Department arrested a man in connection to a T-Mobile store robbery. According to officials, on April 29, a robbery occurred at the T-Mobile store at 3734, US Hwy 280. During the robbery, the suspects were able to get away with multiple phones and other items.

Phenix City Police Department arrests man on charge of 1st degree robbery

Auburn, AL

AUBURN, Ala. (WTVM) - The Auburn Police Department arrested a man on a voyeurism charge. On May 31, officers arrested 33-year-old Steven Eric Pilgrim, of Auburn, on a felony warrant for voyeurism, first degree. The arrest stems from officials receiving a voyeurism complaint on May 30. Police met with a...

Auburn man arrested on voyeurism charge

Alabama State

Tallapoosa County, AL

Dadeville, AL

TALLAPOOSA, Ala. (WTVM) - The Sheriff’s Office in Tallapoosa County is currently investigating several vehicle burglaries that recently took place in Dadeville, AL. They are asking for the assistance of the public in identifying the suspects. Authorities have shared images of two individuals who are being sought after in...

Officials searching for suspects in string of vehicle burglaries in Tallapoosa County

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Miss Georgia Scholarship Competition will celebrate 78 years from June 14 to Jun 17 at the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts in historic Uptown Columbus. 56 women from across the state will compete for an academic scholarship and the title of Miss Georgia 2023. Additionally,...

Columbus RiverCenter to host Miss Georgia Scholarship Competition starting June 14

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) - Columbus is mourning the loss of a staple in the community. Minnie Hanneman died at 89-years-old. Minnie is the founder of Minnie’s Uptown Restaurant - which is known for its southern soul food and delicious desserts. The restaurant opened in 1987. In previous coverage of...

Columbus’ Minnie’s Uptown Restaurant founder dies at 89

Opelika, AL

OPELIKA, Ala. (WTVM) - The Opelika Police Department is investigating a theft of property that occurred at an Ulta. On May 18, officers began investigating a theft of property, third degree, which occurred at Ulta - located at 2690 Enterprise Drive. The suspects, both females, are seen on surveillance video...

Opelika police searching for two Ulta theft suspects

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Issues over parking have come up, after the Columbus River Center is expecting several high profile politicians to be in town for the Georgia republican convention. City commissioners made an amendment to a years old policy over parking on Tuesday to help alleviate crowd control. Parking...

Parking issues arise in anticipation of the Republican Convention

Montana State

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Scott Ressmeyer and Gary McDowell join Ben and Cheryl Friday morning as they continue their cross-country trip. Ressmeyer and McDowell have 9 days left on their 21-day trek to raise money for Columbus State University’s nursing program. This year’s funds will be used for new...

Miracle Riders check in from Montana on day 12

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

AUBURN, Ala. (WTVM) - A modern U-Haul retail moving, and self-storage facility is coming to Auburn, thanks to the recent acquisition of 4.5 acres of bare land on W. Creek Parkway. U-Haul moving and storage at West Pace, is scheduled for completion by summer 2025. The plans call for a...

U-Haul to open new facility in Auburn

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - About a dozen Columbus residents are set to enter the construction industry after completing a unique, 3-week job training course. 8 graduates took on the 20-day adult program, gaining the training and credentials for entry level jobs. On Friday, they learned which Columbus area construction jobs...

Goodwill Construction Ready program graduates a new class

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus is at the top of the national charts, when it comes to the percentage of small-black owned businesses. “We get a chance to set a legacy before us,” says President of the River Valley Black Chamber of Commerce, Michael Muhammad. Muhammad tells News Leader...

Columbus ranks at the top in black-owned businesses

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The city of Opelika is planning to welcome a new golf entertainment venue in the next year, and many residents are looking “fore”-ward to it. Residents in Lee County should start working on their golf swing as a new family-oriented entertainment spot is making its way to Alabama.

Golf Suites entertainment venue coming to Opelika

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) -In just a short amount of time, Carver Head Baseball Coach Michael Long, Jr. has made quite a name for himself. Whether it be GameChanger’s GameChanger of the Year, or GHSA Region 1-AAA Area Coach of the Year, the coach has racked up several accolades. He...

Local coach set to receive recognition at national all-star game

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - One baby who’s spent most of her life inside the four walls of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Piedmont Columbus is now home. WTVM first shared the story of Esther Grace Ann Hicks on Mother’s Day. Now, after 5 long months, Alexandria and Tyler Hicks are welcoming home their baby girl.

Baby home with family after 160 days in NICU

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ALL CLEAR: Forrest Road Elementary School secured perimeter lifted after shots fired in area

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Forrest Road Elementary School was placed under a temporary secured perimeter Thursday morning. According...

ALL CLEAR: Forrest Road Elementary School secured perimeter lifted after shots fired in area

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