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Columbus police: Body found on Whitesville Road near JR Allen Parkway
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — An investigation is underway after a body was found in north Columbus on Thursday, according to the Columbus Police Department. Police are on the scene at Whitesville Road near JR Allen Parkway as of about 1 p.m. WRBL will keep you updated.
Dupas gets life sentence for his role in 2021 Wilson Apartments gang murder that left South Carolina man dead
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A man convicted back in February of a Columbus gang murder was sentenced late Thursday afternoon in Muscogee County Superior Court. Davion Dupas was sentenced on murder and gang convictions. Two other members of the Insane Crips criminal street gang — Corey Troupe Jr. and Jeheim Davis — were also sentenced […]
Church facing various incidents of vandalism with no answer to who’s behind it
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A Columbus pastor is sounding the alarm about various incidents of vandalism at her Presbyterian Church. Reverend Charlotte Caldwell is the pastor of Beth Salem Presbyterian Church on St. Mary’s Road. According to her, they’ve had several incidents a little over a year, and each...
Three more suspects arrested in Ft. Benning Rd. shooting, CPD still looking for 19-year-old suspect
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - EDITOR’S NOTE: Click on the blue hyperlinks for previous coverage on this story. Three more arrests have been made in connection to the deadly Ft. Benning Rd. shooting. A total of 5 suspects have been arrested in the death of 39-year-old William Brown. A sixth suspect, 19-year-old Javon Green remains wanted.
Gov. Kemp orders state Capitol, Muscogee County flags to fly at half-staff Saturday in honor of Col. Ralph Puckett
ATLANTA (WRBL) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has ordered the American and Georgia flags atop the state Capitol in Atlanta and flags in Muscogee County be flown at half-staff on Saturday in honor of Medal of Honor recipient Col. Ralph Puckett. “Col. Ralph Puckett, Jr. was a true American hero and the last living person […]
Feeling like summer for Friday; unsettled this weekend
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Feeling like summer for Friday as high temperature creep up to the upper 80s. We’ve got a forecasted high of 88 for this afternoon, the record is 93 set back in 1927. We’ll fall well short of the record today but still above average for this time of the year.
Miracle Riders announce dates for their 2024 annual charity motorcycle ride
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) -15 motorcycles will be hitting the road from Columbus to travel 8,900 miles roundtrip in May. The Miracle Riders are participating in their 15th Annual Charity Ride for a local health care cause. They announced April 18 that they will leave on May 6th from Columbus State...
Rain chances creeping up as temperatures stay above average
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — After a very warm and humid day across the region we will transition to a more unsettled weather pattern over the coming days as we watch for weak impulses that will likely bring a few weakening Mesoscale Convective Systems (MCSs) through the southeast. Models continue to struggle with the development of […]
Coffeeshop owners hope for community support after unexpected partial closure
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A locally owned coffeeshop was forced to temporarily close after a leak caused the building to flood over the weekend. Although Midtown Coffeehouse partially reopened its doors for online orders on April 18, it’s dining room will be closed for another week. “It’s going...
Broadway hit “Godspell” coming to the Fountain City
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Dress rehearsal has wrapped up for a new show headed to the Fountain City this week. “Godspell” brings the story of Jesus’ life through dances and comedy to the Family Theatre. The theater is located at 2100 Hamilton Road in Columbus. The first show...
MILITARY MATTERS: Duo Talks About How They Won The Action-Packed Best Ranger Competition on Fort Moore
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - It was the fourth and final competition of an action-packed Infantry Week on Fort Moore, as we give our viewers an inside look at the sights and sounds of Best Ranger, plus new reaction from the winners. Running, splashing, rappelling, these Rangers impressed the public and leaders on the Army installation.
Columbus Airport announces full reconstruction of runway in 2025
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus Airport announced its plan to reconstruct one of its two runways due to decades of normal wear and tear usage and storm drain issues. The airport has two asphalt runways: 6/24 is 6,997 by 150 feet (2,133 x 46 m) and 13/31 is 3,997 by 75 feet.
UPDATE: Missing man located
UPDATE 4/18/24 1:27 p.m.: Gray has been located, according to the Columbus Police Department. COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus Police Department is looking for a missing man. Police say Mike Gray, 66, was last seen in the 6900 block of Antler Drive on Tuesday, April 16 at about noon. Gray was wearing a blue […]
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