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Update: District Attorney Stacey Jackson remembered for bringing credibility back to Chattahoochee DA’s Office
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Chattahoochee Circuit District Attorney Stacey Jackson was remembered Sunday as home-grown lawyer who brought credibility back to the office in its darkest days. Jackson, who turned 50 on April 20, died Sunday at his Harris County home after a lengthy illness. Jackson had been on medical leave since November. Jackson’s death […]
Mother says her 6-year-old son is fighting for his life after drive-by shooting in neighborhood
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM/Gray News) - A Georgia mother says her son remains in the hospital after he was a victim of a drive-by shooting earlier this week. “He’s very strong, he’s holding on, he’s fighting,” Alaya Thomas said. Thomas’ 6-year-old son Cameron was shot early Wednesday...
Columbus emergency dispatchers say callers are mistaking cicadas for alarms
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A noisy, natural, event is prompting some Chattahoochee Valley callers to dial 911 when mistaking the sounds of nature for an emergency. Billions of cicadas are currently emerging across the country. Amber Kirkland is a 911 Dispatcher with the Columbus Police Department. She tells News Leader...
Another round of storms Saturday afternoon; unsettled through Monday
Columbus, Ga (WRBL)- Tracking a few showers early for your Saturday morning. Even though these will clear briefly, warmer temperatures this afternoon will help to bring another round of storms this afternoon. Temperatures will warm into the low to mid 80s. Afternoon showers and storms will be possible through the...
Woman accused of shooting 6-year-old boy in south Columbus makes first court appearance
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A woman facing aggravated assault charges for a shooting that left a 6-year-old in critical condition made her first court appearance. Makaila Briscoe, 22, appeared in front of Recorder’s Court Judge Alonza Whitaker on Friday morning. Briscoe is charged in the shooting of Cameron Thomas, who is currently in an Atlanta […]
Employer who fired 78-year-old must now pay her $78,000
The operator of a retirement facility in Columbus, Georgia, will have to pay $78,000 to a receptionist to settle an age and disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.Shirley Noble was 78 when she was terminated from her job at Covenant Woods Senior Living in February of 2022 — one month after being honored as a 2021 employee of the year — according to a lawsuit filed by the agency in federal court. Noble, who had worked for Covenant for 14 years, returned to her job after a brief hospitalization to find a new, younger employee seated at her desk,...
Pop-up showers possible throughout the weekend
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Rain coverage as we head from Saturday to Monday will be in the 20-40% range at any given time in the afternoon and evening. You’ll definitely want to be prepared for any showers or storms that ‘pop-up’, which is the kind of forecast we often see in the summer months. It won’t rain all day or be a washout, but if you do have outdoor plans, there’s a good chance on at least one of those days that you’ll have to dodge a few showers or storms.
Afternoon pop-up thunderstorms stay in the forecast through Monday
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Dodging a few showers and storms for the remainder of the evening and tonight as we see summer-like conditions across the southeast. Staying mild with temperatures falling into the mid 60s by Sunday morning. For the remainder of the weekend, transitioning more into a pseudo-zonal weather pattern, which means the movement […]
Columbus Museum hosts Grand Opening weekend
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Yesterday, the community had the chance to see the reimagined Columbus Museum. The doors opened Saturday morning for the public to view the newly renovated space that promised more than just artifacts and history. From Interactive activities, Columbus History, Vibrant painting, and more, The Columbus Museum...
Two shot at Ashley Station Apts., woman accused of shooting child appears in court and Armor Week at Ft. Moore
The WRBL Digital Team collected the top three stories circulating on News 3. On Friday we’re taking a look at stories about a shooting at Ashley Station Apartments that left two injured, a woman accused of shooting a 6-year-old appears in court and Armor Week at Fort Moore. All stories mentioned above can be found […]
Community reacts to Columbus Police Department press conference
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The community is reacting to the shooting of a 6-year-old in Columbus that has Police Chief Stoney Mathis, in his words, frustrated. Mathis says gun violence numbers are down compared to last year, but the numbers need to continue falling. “Put down the guns, stop breaking...
Columbus police searching for critically missing 15-year-old last seen near Forrest Rd.
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus Police Department is asking the public for assistance in locating critically missing 15-year-old Leroy Strong III. Officials say Strong was last seen in the 5000 block of Forrest Road on Thursday, May 2. - wearing green Jordans, grey pants, and a black hoodie. Anyone...
Georgia Councilwoman arrested for making false statements
MANCHESTER – A Georgia City Councilwoman was recently arrested by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for making false statements. The GBI has arrested and charged Tameka Lowe, age 46, of Manchester, Meriwether County, Georgia, with two counts of False Swearing and one count of Violation of Oath by Public Officer.
CPD searching for a critically missing 2-year-old last seen on Apex Rd. and Meritas Dr.
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – The Columbus Police Department (CPD) is searching for a 2-year-old boy and asking the local community to help find him. CPD says Rylen Taveras was last seen near Apex Road and Meritas Drive. CPD does not have a clothing description but said Taveras has black hair, and brown eyes, weighs around […]
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