Mobile, AL

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Columbus, GA

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Two deadly shootings happened in the Fountain City overnight Friday killing two women. Investigators responded to Brown Avenue before midnight Friday. Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan confirms 39-year-old Natalie Bell was shot and taken to Piedmont Hospital with multiple gunshot wounds - later dying from her injuries.

‘Wrong place at the wrong time’: Family of shooting victim seeks answers

Pine Mountain, GA

PINE MOUNTAIN, Ga. (WTVM) - Two tigers were missing inside of Wild Animal Safari after a tornado moved through Pine Mountain Sunday morning, according to the Troup County Sheriff’s Office. According to the Troup County Sheriff’s Office, both tigers have been captured as of 10:45 AM. According to...

Two tigers captured after missing in Pine Mountain’s Wild Animal Safari

Georgia State

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Bluebelle Local Mercantile hosted a spring kick-off event Saturday afternoon. Nearly a dozen food trucks and vendors were set up off Airport Thruway in Columbus on March 25. Hundreds of people came to taste the local food - the longest line being for the Georgia Food Truck Lobster Dogs. This food truck travels across the Peach State serving crab and lobster rolls.

Bluebelle Local Mercantile hosts spring kick-off event

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus City Attorney’s Office has released a copy of the severance package offered to Police Chief Freddie Blackmon. Blackmon received their offer just one day after presenting a strategic plan to the Columbus City Council following an internal assessment questioning his leadership role. The...

Columbus City Attorney’s Office releases copy of police chief’s severance package offer

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Two people are dead following unrelated shootings late Friday evening and early Saturday morning. Investigators responded to Brown Avenue before midnight Friday. Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan confirms 39-year-old Natalie Bell was taken to Piedmont Hospital with multiple gunshot wounds. She was later pronounced dead from her wounds.

Two people shot, killed overnight in Columbus

Lanett, AL

LANETT, Ala. (WTVM) - Lanett police are investigating after a 6-year-old was shot in the New Jackson Heights Community. On March 23, at approximately 9:40 PM, officers and Lanett Fire and EMS were dispatched to the New Jackson Heights Community in reference to a 6-year-old child who had sustained a gunshot wound to the stomach.

Lanett 6-year-old injured after younger brother fires gun

Troup County, GA

West Point, GA

TROUP COUNTY, Ga. (WTVM) - A tornado likely touched down in Troup County Sunday morning around 7:00AM ET. Damage to trees and structures has been reported by local authorities. [TAP OR CLICK TO SEE SCHOOL CLOSURES AND DELAYS MONDAY]. The Troup County Sheriff’s Office reports a Point of Distribution (POD)...

Multiple people injured, nearly 100 structures damaged from Troup County tornado

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Paws Humane Society is hosting a free rabies vaccine drive-thru clinic this weekend. The event is set to take place on March 25 from 9 a.m. -12 p.m. All attendees must be in the Paws driveway by 12 p.m. to be served. This is a drive-thru only event.

Paws Humane Society to host free rabies vaccination drive-thru clinic

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - One man is dead after a motorcycle crash near Schomburg Road in Columbus. The crash occurred on March 23, near Schomburg Road and JR Allen Parkway in Columbus. Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan says the victim has been identified as 31-year-old Wendell Roderick Smith, Jr. He...

One dead following motorcycle wreck near Schomburg Rd. in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A dog near River Road in Columbus tested positive for rabies, according to the Columbus Health Department. The dog was from the 43rd Street area - west of River Road. The health department says the dog was tested on March 23 by the state laboratory. Officials...

Dog tests positive for rabies near River Road in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Women are making many educational contributions in the Chattahoochee Valley, especially at Columbus State University. Currently, there are currently six deans at the university, five of them are women. In honor Women’s History Month, News leader 9 spoke with some of the deans about the impact...

Columbus State University’s female deans talk Women’s History Month, impact in the university

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Quiet for most parts of the Valley this evening, but storms return early Sunday. Highs really got up there this afternoon behind this morning’s rain, with Columbus topping out at 87 and other places in the Valley reaching the mid and upper 80s as well. The overnight will be mild and muggy, with the lows in the mid 60s for most. Clouds will stick around and rain will make a return with a few showers at times. The storms ramp back up early Sunday and stick around through the afternoon and overnight hours.

Storms Sticking Around

Virginia State

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) -The Rivercenter for Performing Arts announced part of its lineup for next month. Virginia Norman Classical Music Series is expected to begin as soon as classical pianist Lindsey Garritson wraps up with Melodies in the Fountain City. Additionally, people will be able to see World Renowned Opera...

World-renowned opera singer to perform at Rivercenter in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Say goodbye to the sunshine of the work week... the weekend will bring a stark change starting early tomorrow morning. Overnight will bring the clouds and wind ahead of a cold front to move through during your Saturday afternoon. Unfortunately, the only thing this front is bringing is the stormy weather, not a change in temps! Meaning highs tomorrow will still reach (and likely exceed) the 80 degree mark. Although we have been watching this system for the potential of severe weather, it looks like the worst of it will still stay to our west, meaning only storms expected for the Valley - no severe weather at this time. Sunday will continue the gloomy, stormy trend with coverage at around 50-60%. Things stay consistent moving into the work week with highs in the upper 70s and stormy weather into Monday as another front approaches. This second one likely to bring more of a temp change! It may also bring strong storms, but we will decipher that a little closer to time. Some residual rain stays for Tuesday as well, but the cool down starts to take place and highs will fall back to the low 70s (seasonable). The rest of the week will be mostly dry, less a sprinkle here or there, but still a bit gloomy. The cooler air doesn’t stick around for long, with highs expected to be back in the upper 70s and low 80s by next Thursday. Rain also returns as we move into the next weekend, although it doesn’t look as widespread as this coming Saturday/Sunday.

Stormy Weekend Ahead

Talbotton, GA

TALBOT COUNTY, Ga. (WTVM) - A Talbotton man accused of drugging women admitted to illegally possessing numerous firearms. According to officials, 59-year-old David Gibson pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a prohibited person in court to US District Judge Clay Land. Based on documents and other evidence presented...

Talbot man faces 15 years after pleading guilty to illegally possessing 26 guns

Minnesota State

Cusseta, GA

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - For many high school senior athletes, playing at the next level has always been a dream. Friday afternoon, three seniors got the opportunity to turn those dreams into reality. Chattahoochee County recognized three different athletes as they looked to continue their careers at the next level.

Three Chattahoochee County Panthers sign to play at the college level

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Special Report: Opelika Baby Jane Doe, Amore Wiggins

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - It has been over a decade since the bone remains of a once unidentified child...

Special Report: Opelika Baby Jane Doe, Amore Wiggins

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