Dry & Mild Weekend, Maybe A Few 80s Next Week!

THIS WEEKEND:After some morning fog, we see amix of sun and clouds early before becoming mostly sunny. Highs today will be in the low 70s. Tonight, look for mostly clear skies, with again some morning fog expected with morning lows in the mid to upper 40s. Sunday, look for mostly sunny skies as this dry [...]

Columbus sees much-needed rain, drought impact remains

Columbus, Georgia experienced heavy rain from a passing storm, with temperatures expected to rise to the mid-50s on Sunday before dropping again on Tuesday due to a cold air wedge, followed by a rebound to near 80 degrees by the end of the week.

Victim: 'My life didn't change, but I guess I did'; Man enters guilty plea in 2025 downtown sexual assault of CSU student

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A man who sexually assaulted a Columbus State University student in the fall of 2025 pleaded guilty in Columbus Superior Court on Friday. The survivor faced 20-year-old Hosni Batebawai just before Judge John Martin handed down the sentence. "My life didn't change, but I guess I did," she told the court. [...]

$6,000 alleged payment detailed in deposition in Opelika daycare arson cases

OPELIKA, Ala. (WRBL) — A Lee County District Court deposition alleges a $6,000 payment was made to carry out two daycare fires in Opelika, as a third suspect — who was actively running for Alabama State House District 82 — has now been arrested. The Opelika Police Department arrested Terrence Kareem Johnson, 51, of Tuskegee, [...]

LIVE: Memorial services for Rev. Jesse Jackson continue Friday in Chicago

Memorial services continue Friday in Chicago to honor the life of civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson.

Target cereal aisle to drop products with certified synthetic colors by May 2026

MINNEAPOLIS (WRBL) — Target announced on Friday that the retailer will only carry cereals made without certified synthetic colors by the end of May 2026. Target says its internal data showed a long-term shift toward foods made without artificial additives, especially those for children. RELATED: 1 year of RFK Jr.: How his MAHA agenda has reshaped US [...]

Columbus-born, Dr. Jake Golden, IV announces his running for Columbus City Council District 3

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Long-time pastor, educator and principal, Dr. Jake Golden, IV announced his running for the Columbus City Council District 3 on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, at City Hall. The Troy University alumnus held the event to introduce his campaign and publicize his intentions for the community, establishing a sense of responsibility and [...]