Phenix City, AL

Columbus, GA

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, AL

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

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

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

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - One person is dead following a fatal vehicle crash on Veterans Parkway. The crash occurred on June 6 - near the 6100 block of Veterans Parkway. According to Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan, the victim has been identified as 54-year-old Ricky Burt. It’s unknown at this...

1 dead in car crash on Veterans Parkway in Columbus

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

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

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

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

Lagrange, GA

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

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

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

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

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) - 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

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) - Over the weekend in the Fountain City, an art show allowed creators to showcase their pieces. Artist Anonymous or Anon presented “Cyclical” at the Heritage Art Center. The idea was to show that the art community is still thriving and help creators in a special way.

Heritage Art Center in Columbus welcomes Artist Anonymous to present “Cyclical”

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus is set to host its first-ever LEGO convention in the fall. The Columbus Brick Convention takes place on October 21 and 22 at the Columbus Trade and Convention Center. The event will be supporting Creations for Charity - an organization that buys new LEGO sets...

Columbus set to host first-ever LEGO convention

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus is set to come alive with soulful rhythms, and hit-making melodies as “Men of Motown” takes center stage in a spectacular tribute to the music and legacy of Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, and other iconic performers. The event is...

Men of Motown performance joins Juneteenth celebration in Columbus

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Suspect in Phenix City Riverwalk double homicide arraignment date set for April

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The man accused in the Phenix City Riverwalk double homicide in 2022 has officially been indicted. An arraignment...

Suspect in Phenix City Riverwalk double homicide arraignment date set for April

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