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Muscogee County Prison recognized for inmate rehabilitation programs

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Muscogee County Prison is receiving statewide recognition for programs designed to prepare inmates for a return to society. On Nov. 10, Senator-elect Teddy Reese presented the prison with a proclamation recognizing programs that help prepare inmates for life after release. Through a partnership with Columbus Technical...

Columbus, GA · 20h

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Bob Jeswald latest weather update: Columbus, Ga. 11/10/2026

Enjoy the sunshine and mild temperatures while they last! We'll see a mix of sun and clouds with comfortable conditions through Thursday, although temperatures will begin trending a little cooler.Two cold fronts are on the way. The first will usher in some cooler air, but the second will deliver a much stronger blast of Arctic air as we head into Friday and the weekend. This is part of a larger cold air mass associated with a system across the Northeast, where snow will be possible.For us, the forecast looks dry as a bone, but it will be breezy and occasionally gusty. Those winds will create a noticeable wind chill, making it feel much colder than the actual temperatures. So enjoy your Veterans Day Wednesday as one last hurrah for warm weather and shorts before we start talking about bundling up!Looking ahead to Monday, a fast-moving area of low pressure will move into the southern United States, potentially bringing our region a much-needed chance of showers.Stay tuned! More changes are on the way.

Columbus, GA · 20h

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Dougherty Co. attorney appointed to state court judgeship by Gov. Brian Kemp

DOUGHERTY COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) — An attorney from Dougherty County has been appointed to serve as a judge on the State Court of Muscogee County. The Dougherty County Board of Commissioners offered their congratulations to County Attorney Alex Shalishali on his appointment Monday, Nov. 9. Shalishali is one of three appointees announced by Governor Brian Kemp. He will fill a new judgeship established by House Bill 1258 in the 2026 session of the Georgia General Assembly.

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Accident shuts down Eastbound Lane of U.S. 80 West near Chapman Street

Eastbound U.S. 80 West near Chapman Street completely shut down Tuesday afternoon due to accident. Motorists advised to avoid area and use caution; reopening time not yet determined. The eastbound lane of U.S. Highway 80 West near Chapman Street is completely shut down Tuesday afternoon due to an accident, according...

Columbus, GA · 22h

USA TODAY Sports Media Group

Four-star OL Jatori Williams announces commitment to Auburn football

The top uncommitted recruit from the 2027 class is now off the board. Four-star offensive lineman Jatori Williams announced his commitment to Auburn on Tuesday. His pledge to Auburn comes nearly a month after he decommitted from Miami. Williams, a current standout at Central High School in Phenix City, has been high on Auburn's radar since Alex Golesh was named head coach last November. According to 247Sports, Auburn first offered Williams during Junior Day on Jan. 31, and he has since visited campus three times, most recently on Nov. 7 to watch the Tigers play Arkansas. Williams tells Brenden Sonnone of 247Sports that the relationship with Auburn's coaching staff and the campus' proximity to his hometown of Phenix City played a giant role in his commitment. He has also shut down his recruitment ahead of the Early Signing Period, which begins Dec. 2. Williams is the third-highest-rated commit in Auburn football's 2026 recruiting class, which ranks No. 11 in 247Sports rankings . The 6-foot-5, 320-pound interior offensive lineman ranks No. 5 nationally at his position and is the No. 3 player from Alabama. Auburn now has five of the state's top 11 players in its 2027 class: Isaac McNeil (No.

Auburn, AL · 1d

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Valley Cold Snap: Columbus Goes From the Upper 70s to a 33-Degree Saturday

Columbus is forecast to fall to 34 degrees Friday morning and 33 Saturday morning behind Thursday's cold front, with frost likely across west Georgia and east Alabama. Columbus topped out at 78 degrees Tuesday afternoon, eight degrees above the normal high of 70 for the date. By Saturday morning the thermometer at the Columbus airport is forecast to read 33. That is a 45-degree swing in four days, and it is the whole weather story of the week.

Columbus, GA · 14h

Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

These Columbus area veterans served our country - and they continue to serve our community

This Veterans Day, the Ledger-Enquirer is highlighting Columbus area military veterans who, after serving our country on active duty, have continued serve our community. We asked our readers to nominate deserving veterans for our “11 on the 11th” project. As you’ll see below, we’re actually featuring 16 because, well, how can you pare down a list when everyone on it is so deserving. These are meant to be snapshots, literally and figuratively, as it’s nearly impossible to adequately summarize the contributions of so many, who stepped up to serve our country. Bryan Hall Bryan Hall , a U.S. Army Veteran, said he grew up a lot during his service. “I felt like I was a man at that time but was faced with some hard things to where I had to care for other guys, and so that kind of forced the hand a little bit,” Hall told the Ledger-Enquirer. “I learned discipline, determination, kind of adopted a no-quit attitude, which I’ve carried through to this day. “I’m very grateful for a lot of very unique experiences that the average person will never get to participate in their lifetime. I’ve been very blessed in that aspect, and very grateful for

Columbus, GA · 9h

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State Rep. and Senator-elect Teddy Reese joins veterans in honoring 104 year old World War II Hero

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Georgia State Representative and Senator-elect Teddy Reese and local veterans joined the ROTC program at Jordan Vocational High School on Monday in a celebration honoring 104-year-old local World War II veteran James Sneed. The ceremony kicked off with the ROTC program presenting colors and a song selection performed by the school’s […]

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Columbus announces District 4 neighborhood meeting

Columbus District 4 neighborhood meeting scheduled for November 17 to discuss community cleanup efforts. City will provide cleanup kits and debris pickup assistance; additional district meetings planned. The City of Columbus is inviting residents to take part in an effort to clean up neighborhoods across the community. A District 4...

Columbus, GA · 20h

The Georgia Sun

Georgia artist’s work featured in the Obama Presidential Library

Columbus artist Cynthia Golden-Frasier was verifying some records as President of the Columbus Artists’ Guild, when her internet search turned up an astonishing surprise: a portrait she’d painted more than a decade ago is now part of the permanent collection of the Barack Obama Presidential Library. Golden-Frasier had...

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Tri-City Veterans Parade set for Nov. 14

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus will mark Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, with its annual parade. The 2026 Tri-City Veterans Parade will take place Saturday, Nov. 14. It begins at 10 a.m. Eastern in Phenix City. It will end after traveling across the 13th Street bridge and down Broadway in Columbus.

Columbus, GA · 2d

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Macon East lances the Eagles in AISA playoff opener

OPELIKA — Trinity Christian School’s season came to an end on Nov. 5 at Knight Field with a 60-13 loss to Macon East Academy in the first round of the AISA Class A playoffs. The Eagles (4-7) fell behind almost immediately. The Knights (7-4) scored on a 48-yard...

Opelika, AL · 21h

Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

CSU men and women win basketball season openers as voice of the Cougars reaches milestone

The Columbus State women’s and men’s basketball teams tipped off their 2026-27 seasons at the Lumpkin Center on Monday night in front eager fans excited about another year competing in the Peach Belt Conference of NCAA Division II. And perhaps nobody was more pumped up than Scott Miller, broadcasting his 50th season of CSU basketball. The play-by-play man was as enthused as his rookie year to call the action from courtside. “I have had this date circled on my calendar for a long time,” Miller told the Ledger-Enquirer. “Even after 50 years, I still get the butterflies and still get excited. It’s going to be a fun season for both these teams.” It started with victories for both teams. The CSU women defeated the West Alabama Tigers 71-61, and the CSU men beat the Auburn-Montgomery War Hawks 82-77. Columbus State women It was a back-and-forth contest as the Tigers led 19-18 at the end of the first quarter. Columbus State took its first lead of the game in the second quarter as sophomore forward Aijah Manning made a steal and a transition bucket to put CSU ahead 29-27. The Cougars held on to the lead at the half 35-34. The

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Chilly start, big changes ahead this week

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good Tuesday morning! We are starting the day on a chilly note with just a few clouds overhead. Temperatures have fallen into the lower and middle 40s across much of the area, although a few spots are running a little warmer. Even so, it is a cold start for most of […]

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Local YMCA celebrates 170 years of service with prayer breakfast

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Hundreds gathered at the fellowship hall of First Baptist Church of Columbus Tuesday morning for a spirit, mind, and body prayer breakfast hosted by the local YMCA. The organization was founded in the fountain city in 1856, making it the third oldest YMCA in the country. WRBL’s Bob Jeswald emceed the […]

Columbus, GA · 23h

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New clubhouse tees up next era of excellence for Columbus State Golf Program

Just 11 months after breaking ground, Columbus State University opened its new Cougar Golf Clubhouse at the Key Golf Studio on Thursday, Nov. 6. The 6,447-square-foot, $3.2 million clubhouse is CSU Athletics' first major capital project since 2016. "This facility represents an investment in our students, our golf programs and...

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First alert forecast: A big cooldown arrives this weekend

Dry conditions and mild temperatures will persist in Columbus through Thursday before a cold front brings a chilly weekend with potential frost.

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St. Francis-Emory Primary Care Welcomes Dr. Karla Avila-Perez

Internal medicine physician brings a focus on prevention, women’s health, and whole-person care for adults and geriatrics. St. Francis-Emory Healthcare is pleased to welcome Karla Avila-Perez, MD, MS, to our St. Francis Primary Care Clinic. Dr. Avila-Perez is a board-certified internal medicine physician who provides comprehensive primary care for young adults to seniors.