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TRAFFIC ALERT: Trailer flipped on St. Mary’s and Buena Vista Road
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The public may want to avoid a well-trafficked area in east Columbus for the time being. As of about 2 p.m. on Wednesday, traffic is heavily backed up due to an overturned trailer near St. Mary’s Road and Buena Vista Road. According to the Columbus Police Department, crews are on scene […]
Highside Market, Tamale Time set to host ‘Cinco De Mayo Celebration’
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Are you ready for some Cinco De Mayo fun? Tamale Time is gearing up to host a Cinco De Mayo Celebration this weekend at Highside Market. The fiesta is set for Sunday, May 5 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Highside Market - 211 13th Street.
WTVM Editorial 04/30/24: Where Teens Get Guns
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Recently, five separate shootings – most involving teenagers - all in one day made big headlines in Columbus. That many shootings in one day is certainly unusual. But the sad fact is shootings on a near daily basis are all too common in too many cities. We’ve talked about the senseless tragedy of kids using guns to settle petty scores.
CPD arrests 22+ individuals, recovers firearms and issues 77 citations in one weekend
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – The Columbus Police Department shared through social media its continued commitment to making Columbus a safer city and provided an example of what they call “Proactive Policing.” On Monday, CPD said the police department’s patrol division and special operations unit arrested numerous individuals, recovered firearms including a gun with a switch […]
Georgia Senate panel considers solutions to ease overcrowding at local jails
By Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]. Within six months of the Muscogee County Jail opening a new wing a few years ago, the jail was already filled to capacity. “I don’t care how much bigger a jail you build, it’s...
Final suspect in Fort Benning Road murder enters not guilty plea
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The seventh co-defendant accused of killing one man in what investigators describe as a drug deal gone wrong made his first appearance in Recorder’s Court Wednesday morning. Jquan Williams is the final co-defendant to make his preliminary hearing, all other co-defendants entered not guilty pleas. Seven co-defendants including Williams have been […]
Truck crashes into bank near Milgen Road in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - There is currently a police presence near Milgen Road in Columbus. According to our crews on the scene, a truck has crashed into Synovus Bank near Milgen Road. It’s unclear at this time if there are any injuries and what has caused the crash. Stay...
Rainfall chances trending upward for the start of May after short dry spell to end April
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — High pressure ridge will remain dominant across the area tonight, with lows in the mid to low 60s, and into the day Thursday with temperatures possibly reaching the low 90s for the first time this season. For the end of the week and heading into the weekend, a high pressure ridge […]
Work Source Georgia holds career fair at Columbus Civic Center
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus Civic Center was the site of a career fair on Wednesday afternoon. Work Source Georgia held their career fair with more than 15 employers ready to hire. Some employers at the fair included Columbus Water Works, the Boys and Girls Club of the Chattahoochee...
Spotty rain and some storms Tuesday, Heating up rest of the week
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - After a lack of rain for over a week, there will be rain and a few thunderstorms in spots Tuesday. As we dry back out the rest of the workweek, the heat is on! Our first 90 degree day of the year is possible for some of us by Thursday.
WEEKEND RECAP: Two men dead in separate homicides over the weekend
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Two men died in two different shootings over the course of this past weekend, according to Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan. Bryan confirmed the first shooting in the 4300 block of Victory Drive claimed the life of Andrew Jackson, 77. Jackson was pronounced dead at 7:55 p.m. on Saturday in Piedmont […]
‘Give It to Me!’: Angry Georgia Cop Follows Man Home, Tases Him, Breaks His Leg Because He ‘Stole’ An Officer’s Ballpoint Pen During Traffic Stop [Video]
Bodycam video shows a Georgia cop pulling a man over for speeding, then following the driver to his home and tasering him just to retrieve […] ‘Give It to Me!’: Angry Georgia Cop Follows Man Home, Tases Him, Breaks His Leg Because He ‘Stole’ An Officer’s Ballpoint Pen During Traffic Stop [Video]
Harris County High celebrates five student athlete signings
HAMILTON (WRBL) – The Harris County Tigers are no strangers to students signing onto the next level, and once again the school is honoring student athletes on their signing day. Pierce Profitt and Parker Clark will be attending Central Alabama Community College, where they both will play Baseball. Ross Wilcoxon is headed to Point University, […]
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