Alabama State

Phenix City, AL

Americus, GA

AMERICUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The GBI has arrested An Americus officer on multiple charges including criminal damage to property. 37-year-old Richard Irvin Franklin II, of Americus, is charged with:. 1 count of Criminal Damage to Property 2nd degree. 1 count of Making False Statements. 1 count of Violation of Oath...

GBI arrests Americus police officer for criminal damage to property

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

Georgia State

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

Talbot County, GA

TALBOT COUNTY, Ga. (WTVM) - The Talbot County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man in his late 70s. Roosevelt Pye was last seen in Columbus around 3 PM - driving a silver 2019 Kia Forte with a Georgia tag (CQI 7389).

Talbot Co. Sheriff’s Office searching for missing man with early stages of dementia

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - An Asian hot-pot restaurant is coming to Columbus. KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot will be coming to Whitesville Road in Columbus - at the former Outback location - 5592 Whitesville Road. No word on the opening yet. To check out the menu, click HERE.

Asian hot-pot restaurant to open in The Landings in Columbus

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) - A new doughnut shop is coming to Uptown Columbus this summer. Parlor Doughnuts, a craft doughnut and coffee shop, is coming to Highside Market by late summer of 2023. Parlor Doughnuts will offer a variety of layered doughnuts and specialty drinks. Parlor’s signature “Layered Doughnut” sets...

Craft doughnut shop coming to Highside Market in Columbus

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

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A new dessert place is landing is Columbus and it’s a southern favorite!. The Peach Cobbler Factory is coming soon to The Landings in Columbus - moving into the old Sweet Frog building, located at 2511 Airport Thruway. The Landings managing company says that the...

Peach Cobbler Factory to open early summer in Columbus

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

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A lot of storms should push southeast of Columbus and Phenix City toward midday and mid afternoon with a couple severe storms not out of the question, including a tornado perhaps. [LIST: Road closures in Chambers, Harris and Troup counties from flooding]. While the severe weather...

Heavy rain, flood threat with isolated severe weather Monday

Auburn, AL

Opelika, AL

OPELIKA, Ala. (WTVM) - Niffer’s Place in Opelika is closed until further notice due to damage from storms. According to the business, no one was in the building at the time of the storm, therefore no injuries occurred. Niffer’s says the back of the building has damage from heavy rains.

Niffer’s Place closed until further notice due to damage from storms in Opelika

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Cody the Cougar is turning 53 this year but age hasn’t slowed him down one bit!. In honor of Cody’s birthday, Columbus State University is throwing a community-wide, softball-themed birthday bash for its beloved cougar mascot on Wednesday, April 12. Attendees can join the...

Columbus State University to celebrate Cody the Cougar’s 53rd birthday

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) - Uptown Columbus will host its 11th annual Food Truck Festival. Woodruff Park and Dillingham Bridge in Uptown Columbus will transform into “Food Truck Mecca” on April 1. The Spring Food Truck Festival will feature 40 food trucks from around the state right in Uptown’s backyard.

Uptown Columbus to host 11th annual Food Truck Festival

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

Fort Mitchell, AL

Fortson, GA

Midland, GA

Cataula, GA

Ellerslie, GA

Upatoi, GA

Seale, AL

Salem, AL

Holy Trinity, AL

Box Springs, GA

Hatchechubbee, AL

Waverly Hall, GA

Hamilton, GA

Pittsview, AL

Cottonton, AL

Louvale, GA

Omaha, GA

Juniper, GA

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Man convicted in 2022 Phenix City gas station murder

RUSSELL COUNTY, Ala. (WTVM) - A man has been convicted for a deadly gas station shooting in Phenix City last year. The...

Man convicted in 2022 Phenix City gas station murder

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