Majority say ethics, honesty in government have declined under Trump: Pew

56% of U.S. adults believe the overall level of ethics and honesty has fallen since January 2025.

Cold front to bring rain and possible severe weather this week

Columbus, GA is expecting a pleasant week with highs near 80, followed by a cold front bringing rain and cooler temperatures, with a chance of stray showers next weekend, and some evacuation orders have been lifted for the Brantley Highway 82 Wildfire and the Pineland Road Fire.

GOP U.S. Senate race tight with most voters undecided; Dooley brings Kemp to South Georgia campaign stops

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Georgia voters have been going to the polls for a week now. Meanwhile, Georgia politicians are not letting up in the sprint to the May 19 election. The AJC and the University of Georgia released a poll Friday morning in the Republican U.S. Senate primary. It shows Congressman Mike Collins is [...]

Woman suffers severe injuries, boyfriend arrested for Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Battery

LAGRANGE, Ga. (WRBL) — One woman was left with severe injuries on Saturday night after a fight involving her boyfriend, according to the LaGrange Police Department. LaGrange police say they responded to 608 Park Place in reference to the fight. Upon arrival, officers found Jeriahna Heard with severe injuries to her face and head. RELATED: [...]

Teeing off Greatness

For more than 50 years, the Haskins Award has recognized the best players in college golf, honoring athletes whose names would eventually become some of the biggest in the sport. From legends like Tiger Woods and Ben Crenshaw to today’s rising stars, the award has become one of the most respected honors in amateur athletics. [...]

First ever Porchfest gives musical artists chance to perform on front porches

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The streets of the Historic District in Columbus echoed with musical tunes all day on Saturday thanks to the first ever Porchfest, which took place from noon to 9 p.m. Uptown Columbus, alongside several community partners, welcomed 35 different bands and musical artists to perform live music for Columbus residents on [...]

A Phenix City officer's legacy lives on after his death, mother makes his dream a reality

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) — A mother is seeking the public's assistance in fulfilling the dream of her late son who served as a police officer at the Phenix City Police Department. In September of 2025, Officer Luke Bailey passed away from Rhabdomyosarcoma. Bailey's legacy, however, continues to live on through an aspiration his mom [...]