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Columbus Naturals answers all of the area’s questions about CBD laws in Georgia
Do you have questions about CBD? Well, local CBD shop Columbus Naturals has answers about the legality of CBD products and how Columbus residents can stay educated in this quickly changing industry.
Lots of Sunshine and Heating Things Up
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Monday was a great day for any of those outdoor plans you had, with temperatures in the low- to mid-80s and a day filled with lots of sunshine. This evening and tonight in the Valley expect clear to mostly clear skies with temperatures near seasonable Tuesday morning, in the low- to mid-60s. If you were a fan of Monday’s weather, it will be almost a copy and paste type of day on Tuesday. Tuesday looks to see lots of sunshine with temperatures reaching the mid-80s. An upper-level ridge will build back over the southeast through the middle of the week leading to temperatures to reach the upper-80s to low-90s Wednesday and Thursday. At the surface high pressure will be in place keeping us mostly dry through that time period too. This upcoming weekend is Memorial Day weekend, meaning some of you may be hitting the roads or skies. Memorial Day weekend expect toasty afternoons, with temperatures in the upper-80s to low-90s Friday through Monday with rain coverage between 20-30%. Isolated showers and storms can’t be ruled out this weekend, but we will continue to keep you updated on rain coverage and timing over the coming days.
Chambers, Anker recover from election night, look for strategies to win June 18 Columbus Council runoff
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Tuesday night a number of political races across the state and locally were decided. But there is still some unfinished business for Muscogee County voters in the June 18 runoff. And at the centerpiece of that unfinished business is a citywide council seat. Businessman John Anker and Realtor Travis Chambers will meet […]
New Horizons Behavioral Health psychologist conducts mental health needs assessment
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A licensed clinical psychologist with New Horizons Behavioral Health conducted an assessment to address the unmet behavioral health needs of the region. Getting help is not a sign of weakness. It’s a sign of strength. Dr. LaKaren Rickman, Licensed Clinical Psychologist Dr. Rickman conducted a research study called the Community Mental Health […]
Female killed in double shooting at Lowell Apartments identified
Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan has released new information in the double deadly shooting which took place Sunday evening. Columbus law enforcement and Fire/EMS officials responded to Building 4 at 4712 Milgen Road, which is the address to The Lowell Apartments, in regards to a shooting on Sunday, May 19, 2024 around 7 P.M. Two victims were located deceased.
MILITARY MATTERS: Donate snacks for soldiers through our ‘Boxes To Boots’ drive
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Throughout this Military Appreciation month of May, we at WTVM have been collecting snack foods to go in care packages for soldiers. “It’s an awesome opportunity to share a tangible item of gratitude to our service members, from the local community straight to their hands,” USO Georgia Senior Operations Manager Christina Shively said.
One dead after being hit by vehicle in Pike County, sheriff's office says
PIKE COUNTY, Ga. — One person is dead after being hit by a vehicle in Pike County on Saturday morning, the sheriff's office said. According to the Pike County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a person hit by a vehicle on Highway 18 in Concord shortly after 9:30 a.m.
Party activist Carmen Rice overcomes financial disadvantage to win Republican House 139 race
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Former Muscogee County Republican Party Chairman Carmen Rice overcame long odds and significant financial disadvantage to beat Columbus businessman Sean Knox in Tuesday’s Republican primary. The Georgia Secretary of State reports Rice won 57 to 43 percent. She had 2,202 votes to 1,678 for Knox. “That’s the whole Rice campaign right […]
Three on News 3: PCPD investigating a body, Dollar General robberies, groundbreaking diabetes treatment
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) —WRBL is rounding up three headlines of the day in our new digital exclusive series, “Three on Three.” Check back daily to see the new top three headlines in the video player above. TODAY’S STORIES:
EXCLUSIVE: Local teen among first to receive groundbreaking diabetes treatment
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — One of the first patients in the world to be treated by a new drug is getting treatment right in Columbus. The groundbreaking treatment, known as teplizumab or TZIELD, is intended to delay the onset of Type 1 diabetes. “The fact of the matter is that amazingly, the city of Columbus […]
Beautiful start to the work week
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — We’ve got a beautiful start to our work week with plenty of sunshine and temperatures near average for this time of the year. High pressure will keep us dry and calm over the next several days, the only difference will be that temperatures warm up each day. The 90s return the forecast by the middle to end of the week.
Live Updates: Georgia primary, non-partisan Election Day underway
WRBL will be updating this article live throughout Tuesday night. Find the latest details on Georgia Election Day down below. 8 p.m.: With the early advance and absentee votes reporting in Muscogee County, Columbus Realtor Travis Chambers has taken the lead in the Council District 10 citywide race. Chambers has just over 50 percent of […]
UPDATE: CPD investigating body found at Odis-Spencer Stadium
UPDATE 5/23/2024 3:14 p.m. —Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan is asking the community for assistance in identifying the body: UPDATE 5/23/2024 2:58 p.m. — The Muscogee County Coroner’s office has released new information about the body found at Odis-Spencer Stadium. Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan told WRBL the body is an African American male, approximately […]
Pedestrian hit by vehicle on Avalon Rd., Columbus police confirm
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A pedestrian was hit near the intersection of Avalon Rd. and Forrest Rd. in Columbus, according to Columbus police. Our crew saw CPD near the area at around 7:45 this evening. Click the video below for video of the scene:. It is unknown what happened and...
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