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This Historic Georgia Jail Is Now One Of The State’s Most Fascinating Museums

The sheriff and his family once lived downstairs, while the inmates slept in cells right above their heads. I can’t imagine a stranger commute to work. Talk about bringing the job home. That building kept doing jail duty until 1992. Now it holds old uniforms, vintage dresses, firefighter history,...

Barnesville, GA · 2d

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‘A big step.' Columbus 10-year-old plays NAACP leader's daughter in feature film

This year, 10-year-old Nova Biggers , a Columbus actress who goes by her stage name Nova Valentina, made her feature film debut. In the 2026 historical thriller “By Any Means,” a film about the investigation into the 1966 firebombing murder of Mississippi NAACP leader Vernon Dahmer Sr., Nova played a young Bettie Dahmer , Vernon’s only daughter. The historical thriller released in theaters Sept. 4. It’s directed by Elegance Bratton , producer of the reality TV show “My House” and director of the documentary “Pier Kids,” and stars Emmy Award-winning actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II beside Mark Wahlberg . Nova has lived in Columbus her entire life and began acting and modeling when she was 3 years old. She has appeared in commercials for Wayfair, Purina, Target and Rooms To Go. Three years ago, she started auditioning for movies and shows. In March, Nova earned a callback to play young Bettie Dahmer, Vernon Dahmer’s daughter, in “By Any Means.” Nova listened to “Boots on the Ground,” a song by 803Fresh, before the callback to hype herself up and get rid of nerves. “It’s crazy how she just turns it on when she does the callbacks,” Antonio Biggers, Nova’s father, told the

Columbus, GA · 3d

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Exclusive interview: Theo of Golden author and Columbus native Allen Levi talks about the novel, faith, and kindness

Hamilton, Ga. (WTVM) - Allen Levi, a former lawyer, judge and traveling musician who is now a tree farmer and the author of the national bestselling book “Theo of Golden,” sat down on two logs in the woods of his property in Hamilton for an interview on “Run The Race.”

Columbus, GA · 21h

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The Alien, the Witch and the Wardrobe

The Muscogee Queer drag show on Oct. 24 had it all: a phenomenal “Rocketman,” a terrifyingly cute green alien, and a gorgeous witch of a host who threatened to stomp us if we got a little too handsy. It was chaotic, deeply affectionate, and was the perfect reminder of why the Muscogee Queer community is so special.

Muscogee County, GA · 2d

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MILITARY MATTERS: People Invited To Vets Events in Chattahoochee Valley Before And After Veterans Day

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Veterans Day is less than a week away. And one in 10 people who live in Columbus are former military service members. There are at least a half dozen events happening in the Fountain City and East Alabama before, on, or after that holiday. Marching bands...

Columbus, GA · 15h

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Third annual Veteran’s Day Community Event to honor veterans, active-duty members and families

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers is preparing for their third annual Veteran’s Day Community Event to honor veterans, active-duty members and their families, offering various resources and career opportunities. According to Goodwill officials, this annual event pays homage to the many veterans, active-duty members, transitioning service members, military spouses and […]

Columbus, GA · 2d

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Columbus Celebrates Opening of John D. Allen Judicial Center With Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

The Columbus Consolidated Government and the Courts of Muscogee County marked a significant milestone Friday, Oct. 30, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the John D. Allen Judicial Center and honoring the legacy of the late Judge John D. Allen. The ceremony, held at 1:30 p.m., brought together local government officials,...

Columbus, GA · 6d

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World premiere of ‘Shadowed’ shown at Rylander Theatre

The film “Shadowed” premiered at the Rylander Theatre on Oct. 30. In addition to many local sites, the film showcased the talent of many actors familiar to those who have […]

Sumter County, GA · 6d

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Local fire departments hosting Halloween events across East Alabama

Multiple East Alabama fire departments hosting Halloween events on October 31 with candy, costumes, fire trucks, and trick-or-treating. Events run 4-10 p.m. across various locations; Fort Mitchell offering costume contest with $75 prize to community families. Several fire departments across the Chattahoochee Valley are inviting families to celebrate Halloween with...

Fort Mitchell, AL · 6d

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Fountain City Classic Announces $33,000 in Scholarships for 29 Students, Invites Community to Close the Gap Golf Classic

Twenty-nine students have received a combined $33,000 through the Fountain City Classic Scholarship Award earlier this year. As the Classic celebrates these scholars, it is inviting golfers, alumni, businesses, and education advocates to help students address the unexpected costs that can arise on the path to a degree. The inaugural...

Columbus, GA · 7d

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Columbus 10-year-old boxer to appear on ‘Jennifer Hudson Show’

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A 10-year-old amateur boxer known as “Dreco” is set to appear on the “Jennifer Hudson Show” Wednesday and is training for USA Boxing Nationals in Louisiana in December. Adriel Simmons, a Columbus fifth grader, is also a cross-country runner and a social...

Columbus, GA · 9d

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Haunted Fort Benning: a new book explores the post's spookiest stories

How does an author who doesn’t believe in ghosts write a book about the haunted history of Fort Benning? Bridgett Sharp Siter ’s newest book, “ Haunted Fort Benning : Murder, Mystery and Mayhem on the South’s Most Colorful Army Post,” explores the area’s eerie past and retells stories about haunted porches, wandering spirits and murders that were never solved. Siter spoke to the Ledger-Enquirer about her time at Fort Benning, how she became a ghost storyteller who doesn’t believe in ghosts, and how all these stories made it into her book. For more than two decades, Siter worked at Fort Benning in the Morale, Wellness and Recreation (MWR) Department before moving to the Maneuver Capability Development Integration Directorate (M-CDID) in 2019. She started, however, as a part-time reporter at the Fort Benning Bayonet, and her editor tasked her with finding ghost stories for an October issue. She wasn’t thrilled. “I am a super skeptic,” she said. But, although she doesn’t necessarily believe in them all, she loves to tell stories. “I’m a storyteller who loves history,” Siter said. “I’m quick to say I’m not a historian.” Col. John Tate and the Kashita warriors Siter then stumbled onto Col. John

Columbus, GA · 9d

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Russell County teacher balances classroom career with acting

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WTVM) - Russell County elementary teacher Brandy Wells-Martin recently appeared on Netflix’s “A Different World.” She said the work ethic needed to balance two careers was instilled in her at a young age. Early start in the arts. Wells-Martin spent most of her childhood...

Russell County, AL · 8d

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Phenix City Schools leaders explain Nov. 3 tax millage proposal at community meeting

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Phenix City Schools leaders held a community meeting Tuesday to explain a tax millage proposal that will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot. Voters did not approve the tax millage’s 30-year renewal in May. The school board also provided updates on the recently purchased Troy...

Phenix City, AL · 9d

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Sunday Conversation: Teresa Whitaker and Phil Scoggins discuss Chuck Williams’ long-time career

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — During his time here at WRBL, Chuck Williams has led the way in his weekly series, the Sunday Conversation. Each week, Chuck would sit down with various city leaders, political figures and community members who have left an impact on the Fountain City. But for this week’s Sunday Conversation, things looked […]

Columbus, GA · 11d

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The Night Fight on the Chattahoochee: How Columbus Became the Site of What Many Call the Last Battle of the Civil War

A week after Robert E. Lee surrendered at Appomattox, the Civil War came to Columbus, Ga. On Easter Sunday, April 16, 1865, thousands of Union cavalrymen fought their way across a covered bridge over the Chattahoochee River in the dark, captured the city and, over the next two days, burned the factories, arsenal and navy yard that had made Columbus one of the Confederacy's most important industrial centers.

Columbus, GA · 15d

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The City Inside Columbus That Disappeared: Bibb City's 91-Year History and the Mills That Built It

Columbus, Ga. - For 91 years, Columbus had a small neighboring city built around a textile mill. Bibb City was incorporated in 1909, operated as a company town and disappeared as an independent municipality on Dec. 7, 2000, when it surrendered its charter and became part of Columbus. At its...

Columbus, GA · 13d

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Columbus RiverWalk: 34 Years of History, 22 Miles of Trails and the Transformation of 2 Cities

Columbus, Georgia, opened the first mile of its Chattahoochee RiverWalk on Oct. 12, 1992, beginning a transformation that eventually produced a 22-mile recreational corridor along the river. Across the water, Phenix City, Alabama, developed its own riverfront trail, creating a connected recreation area that links two cities, two states and generations of local history.

Columbus, GA · 15d