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The Russell County High School baseball team will have a game with Central-Phenix City High School on March 28, 2023, 16:00:00 CST.

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a. Northeastern Russell County in southeastern Alabama…. * At 329 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Seale, or 13. miles southwest of Phenix City, moving northeast at 55 mph. HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE…Radar indicated....

The SPC and NWS Birmingham has issued a SEVERE T-STORM WATCH effective immediately for the following counties in Central Alabama: Autauga, Barbour, Bullock, Dallas, Elmore, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Montgomery, Pike, and Russell. The watch goes until 6 pm this evening. Some severe potential may persist and somewhat increase this...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Alabama legislature has begun work in the 2023 session in Montgomery. This week, Rep. Chris Blackshear who represents parts of Russell and Lee counties, sat down with WRBL’s Chuck Williams to talk about the recently completed special session and the regular session that is underway. The legislature has completed four […]

It was a busy meeting for school leaders at last nights Russell County Board of Education meeting. Superintendent Michael Ford spoke with WAVE NEWS and discussed what took place... WAVE News asked Supt. Ford about a recent alleged incident in the school district involving a teacher and a male RCHS...

Starting next month, the Pearl Serenity Garden will be ready for patients, family members and staff members at the Russell Medical Cancer Center.

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Two known fugitives are behind bars, awaiting extradition following arrests for outstanding warrants from the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office. According to Sheriff Greg Countryman, Ross Nuzzo was wanted in Russell County Sheriff’s Office for a felony bench warrant for an initial charge of domestic violence by strangulation.

Mt. Olive Primary School celebrated Dr. Seuss’s Birthday and Read Across America! Lisa Rushing is the principal at Mt. Olive Primary School and informs us of the 106th Birthday celebration for Dr. Seuss. First, they started off the morning with guest from United Way and Troy University. Then, they...

For 20 years, the Archery Shooters Association Pro/AM Championship has been an important event in Russell County. Held at Uchee Creek Campground Activity Center, the contest brings competitors from all over the globe for this intense three-day event. The event also helps to bolster local coffers. This year’s tournament will be held March 30-April 2. As of last week, there were nearly 500 shooters already registered.

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Our Dee Armstrong spoke with a hero - she is there to help families when a child has been abused. But, the Russell County Child Advocacy Center can’t do it alone - they need help. The good news is that they’ve come up with a...

Students at Central High School were thrilled to accept a $2,700 donation from the Russell County Soil and Water Conservation District last Thursday. This donation helps cover the registration costs for two teams consisting of five students and alternates to compete in this year’s Envirothon competition. Mrs. Hannah Courson,...

John Chapiewski was a dear friend for many years. I remember the first time I met him. He was working in the culinary department at Russell County High School, and it was the night a Christian band, JJ Weeks, was playing in the high school’s auditorium. I remember that he helped to bring the concert to the community in Russell County.

The Russell County High School Bass Club is starting its second year and needs our support! The club got off to a great start this past year and is looking for sponsors and selling merchandise to help fund upcoming trips and to purchase needed equipment. “Our first year was good,...

RUSSELL COUNTY, Ala. (WTVM) - The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a teen with warrants for attempted murder. 19-year-old Johnquarius Fitzgerald Burch is described as 6′1 and about 160 lbs. Officers say Burch has warrants for attempted murder through the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. If...

RUSSELL COUNTY, Ala. (WTVM) - The Alabama Cooperative Extension System hosted a seminar for new farmers in Russell County and surrounding areas Saturday, August 6. The seminar called “Operation Grow: Starting a Farm” was held at the Fort Mitchell Historic Site - and is set up to help landowners interested in farming.