Columbus, GA

Georgia State

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Traffic delays and orange barrels are something residents near Miller Road in Columbus will see for the next year. The Georgia Department of Transportation (G-DOT) says a bridge upgrade will be happening to ensure the structure is up to the new standards. Along with the bridge,...

$18M upgrades for Columbus’ Miller Rd. exit and bridge to begin soon

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Georgia GOP State Convention is taking place in Columbus from June 9-10 - which leads to road closures in the Uptown Columbus area. The event is set to take place at the Columbus Trade Center. Please take note of the road closures, checkpoints, paid and...

Road closures ahead of Georgia GOP State Convention in Columbus

Opelika, AL

OPELIKA, Ala. (WTVM) - The 2023 USA Pickleball Atlantic South Diamond Regional is underway. From June 6-11, 725 players from across more than 20 states will compete. The goal is to qualify for the 2023 USA Pickleball National Amateur Championship later this year. This is the second time the City...

USA Pickleball Regional begins at Opelika SportsPlex

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Saint James AME Church will hold its annual gospel fest. The 23rd Annual AJ McClung Gospel Fest will be held on Saturday, June 10, starting at 3 p.m., hosted by the church’s Men’s Day Committee. At the event, they will be spotlighting many individuals,...

Saint James AME Church to hold 23rd annual gospel fest June 10

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A vehicle crash leaves lanes blocked near Floyd Road in Columbus. The accident happened near the intersection of Buena Vista Road and Floyd Road on Wednesday afternoon, June 7. It’s unknown what caused the wreck at this time and if anyone is injured. Drivers should...

Car crash leaves lanes blocked near Floyd Rd. in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - If you’re looking for a job in education, the Muscogee County School District will host a district-wide job fair next week. It will be on Thursday, June 15, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Muscogee County Public Education Center parking lot off Macon Road.

Muscogee County School District to host district-wide job fair

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus police are still looking for a man who allegedly stole from the corporate office of a popular Columbus restaurant. The incident was even caught on camera. A window, now repaired, was smashed open by one thief using a rock to make his way inside of...

Investigation in ID’ing suspect in Country’s BBQ burglary continues in Columbus

Montgomery, AL

Dadeville, AL

DADEVILLE, Ala. (WTVM) - Weeks after a shooting at a Sweet 16 birthday party, leaving four dead and dozens more injured, the city of Dadeville soaked up the sun during a crawfish boil in the Downtown area over the weekend. The event was hosted by a local restaurant, ‘The Funky...

Restaurant owners host crawfish fundraiser in support of Dadeville shooting victims

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - While it won’t be widespread, rain coverage will be up Wednesday and Thursday compared to the rest of the week. It’s around 20-40%. We’ll have a mix of sun and clouds on this Wednesday along with a warm breeze. We hit 90 degrees on Tuesday officially in Columbus for the first time since May 14. We’ll be close again today, but most of us will stay in the upper 80s. There is a 20-30% chance of late afternoon and evening showers and storms.

Hit-or-miss late day and evening storms possible

Auburn, AL

AUBURN, Ala. (WTVM) - Donghee America is creating 100 additional jobs by expanding its presence in Auburn. Donghee America is investing $63 million by expanding to a 195,000-square-foot addition to the company’s existing facilities in Auburn’s Technology Park West. This expansion will allow Donghee to diversify its product...

Donghee America invests $63M in manufacturing operation in Auburn

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Happening across the country, local sports teams are experiencing a shortage of referees. Here at home, both Alabama and Georgia are feeling the effects. There are many factors contributing to the shortage of referees including the pandemic, money and poor spectator behavior. News Leader 9′s Ashlee...

The Effects: Referee shortages across AL & GA

Phenix City, AL

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WTVM) - The Phenix City Police Department is investigating a shooting at the Popeyes on Highway 280 in Phenix City. On June 4, at approximately 5:30 p.m., officers responded to the Popeye’s Chicken at 3540 US Hwy 280 in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival officers made contact with 32-year-old Quataruius Smith suffering from a gunshot wound.

1 injured after shooting at Popeyes on Hwy 280 in Phenix City

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A 15-year-old has been arrested in the murder of a 39-year-old woman on Brown Avenue. According to the Columbus Police Department, Jabori Baptiste was arrested on June 5 for the killing of Natalie Bell. Police say slightly after 11 p.m. on March 24 at the Mystic...

15-year-old suspect arrested in killing of woman on Brown Ave. in Columbus

OPELIKA, Ala. (WTVM) - The Opelika Police Department began investigating a theft of property, second degree, which occurred at Ulta, located at 2690 Enterprise Drive. According to officials, the suspects were seen on surveillance video trying to conceal approximately $1,700 worth of fragrance, before exiting the store. Officials say the...

Opelika Police Department investigating a theft of property at Ulta

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WTVM) - A Central High School student is raising money to travel and delegate at the Congress of Future Medical Leaders. Our on Dee Armstrong, sat down with Nissir McMiller, and talked about what it means to be a delegate of the Congress of Future Medical Leaders and some of the expenses that comes with it.

Central High School student raising money for Congress of Future Medical Leaders

Lagrange, GA

LAGRANGE, Ga. (WTVM) - LaGrange city officials ask registered voting residents to vote for the city council’s District 1 seat in the election happening on June 20. The race is between Jim Arrington and Terry Stanford. Election supervisor, Andy Harper, says the turnout is low after a week of...

City of LaGrange urging residents to vote in District 1 city council election

Americus, GA

Long County, GA

SUMTER COUNTY, Ga. (WTVM) - Long County officials arrested a man facing murder charges for the death of an Americus man. On June 6, at approximately 1:38 a.m., the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by the Long County Sheriff’s Office and advised that Cortez Douglas was in their custody.

Sumter Co. man arrested on murder charges in Long County

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Irving, TX

IRVING, Texas (WTVY) - The National Football Foundation (NFF) and the College Hall of Fame have unveiled the nominees that will feature on the 2024 ballot for the College Football Hall of Fame. Monday’s reveal included a list of 78 players and nine coaches from the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)...

Troy, Auburn, Alabama highlighted in CFB Hall of Fame 2024 nominees

LAGRANGE, Ga. (WTVM) - The LaGrange Police Department was searching for a missing 82-year-old woman. According to officials, 82-year-old Joann Thomas was found unharmed and safe.

LaGrange police finds missing 82-year-old woman

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Market Days on Broadway returns to Uptown Columbus this Saturday

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Market Days on Broadway returns to Uptown Columbus. The new season will begin on Saturday, April 1 and run through the...

Market Days on Broadway returns to Uptown Columbus this Saturday

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