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Columbus Museum hosts Grand Opening weekend
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Yesterday, the community had the chance to see the reimagined Columbus Museum. The doors opened Saturday morning for the public to view the newly renovated space that promised more than just artifacts and history. From Interactive activities, Columbus History, Vibrant painting, and more, The Columbus Museum...
Columbus police searching for critically missing 15-year-old last seen near Forrest Rd.
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus Police Department is asking the public for assistance in locating critically missing 15-year-old Leroy Strong III. Officials say Strong was last seen in the 5000 block of Forrest Road on Thursday, May 2. - wearing green Jordans, grey pants, and a black hoodie. Anyone...
CPD searching for a critically missing 2-year-old last seen on Apex Rd. and Meritas Dr.
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – The Columbus Police Department (CPD) is searching for a 2-year-old boy and asking the local community to help find him. CPD says Rylen Taveras was last seen near Apex Road and Meritas Drive. CPD does not have a clothing description but said Taveras has black hair, and brown eyes, weighs around […]
Columbus police working shooting scene on Fort Benning Road
Columbus police are on the scene of a shooting incident Friday afternoon. The incident occurred on Fort Benning Road at a gas station near Trask Drive. One person was injured and taken to a nearby hospital in unknown condition. A crime scene has been established. This remains a developing story.
Veteran and his wife receive home repairs from House of Heroes
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - House of Heroes of the Chattahoochee Valley repaired a veteran family’s home. Volunteers were at the home of Retired Sergeant First Class Ralph and his wife Velma Matthews. Matthews served in the U.S. Army for two decades and received multiple awards including two National Defense...
Columbus programs offering summer work opportunities for youth
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - If you are a teen and want to earn money or gain work experience this summer, you may be interested in two programs the Fountain City has to offer. The Mayor’s Youth Summer Employment Program is for ages 16 through 24 and the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Chattahoochee Valley both offer youth the opportunities to gain skills and experience needed in the workplace during their summer break.
Lanes closed on 1-185 NB near Buena Vista Rd. exit in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Lanes are currently blocked on I-185 northbound. According to our crews on the scene, traffic is backed up heading in the northbound direction. Our crews say officials are directing motorists to get off on exit 4 - Buena Vista Road. The reason for the lane closure...
Kaitlyn Edmonds becomes Russell County’s first cheerleader to sign at the next level
SEALE, Ala. (WTVM) - For the first time in history, a Russell County Warriors Cheerleader is signing to the next level. “It’s crazy, I never thought I’d be doing this,” Kaitlyn Edmonds said. Edmonds is now headed to Auburn University at Montgomery to continue her academic and...
The Vibe finish the season in winning fashion
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) -The Atlanta Vibe Wrapped up their regular season this past Friday Night with a home win at Gas South Arena over the Columbus Fury 3-0. It was a dominating performance by the VIbe as they took care of business in three straight sets. They finish the season at 19-5 and will hold the #1 seed in the Pro Volleyball Federation Championships starting May 15th in Omaha, Nebraska. Head Coach Todd Dagenais was very excited with the effort of his team “In terms of grinding and grit, toughness and making plays....we may have saved the best for the last game of the season.”
Abundant Life Men set to host ‘Boys Empowerment’ Breakfast
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Abundant Life Men is helping boys and teens in the Columbus community think about their future with a Boys Empowerment Breakfast. The breakfast is set for Saturday, June 29 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the ABL Campus - 6001 Buena Vista Rd. The event...
Gov. Brian Kemp signs several pieces of legislation at Jordan Vocational High School
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Gov. Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp visited Columbus on Thursday afternoon to sign multiple pieces of legislation for the state of Georgia. A total of eight bills were signed during the ceremony at Jordan Vocational High School. One of those bills – HB 970 — has a piece of […]
Georgia Senate panel considers solutions to ease overcrowding at local jails
By Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]. Within six months of the Muscogee County Jail opening a new wing a few years ago, the jail was already filled to capacity. “I don’t care how much bigger a jail you build, it’s...
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 […]
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