Investigators urge public to share info regarding Saturday night shooting in Troup County

TROUP COUNTY, Ga. (WRBL) — Investigators with the Troup County Sheriff's Office are looking into a shooting that occurred outside a home late Saturday night. Lt. Stewart Smith says that on Aug. 9, 2026, at 12:33 a.m., Troup County deputies were sent to the 100 block of Woodstream Trail regarding reports of multiple gunshots heard [...]

The Perseid Meteor shower will coincide with a solar eclipse

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — This year's Perseid meteor shower (August 11-14) will coincide with a total solar eclipse. This year's total solar eclipse will happen on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, and this just so happens to be the same day that the Perseid meteor showers are expected to begin their peak. The meteor will become [...]

Last day to register to vote in Auburn Municipal elections is Monday, Aug. 10

AUBURN, Ala. (WRBL) — Municipal elections in the City of Auburn are set for August 25, 2026. Alabama state laws require that eligible voters register to vote 14 days before election day. That day this year is Monday, August 10. City officials say eligible voters can register online or at the Lee County Board of [...]

FULL LIST: Dips, salsas sold at major retailers in 26 states recalled over salmonella concerns

The salsa, dips, guacamole, and more were sold at Kroger, Target, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and Walmart locations across half the U.S.

Flock camera map: How many are in your neighborhood?

Flock Safety, a surveillance equipment company, says it partners with more than 5,000 law enforcement agency partners across 6,000 communities. Is your city one of them?

Sunday Conversation: Development Authority Chairman Selvin Hollingsworth talks jobs

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) -- Development Authority of Columbus Chairman Selvin Hollingsworth sat down in the WRBL News 3 studio for this week's Sunday Conversation. It was a wide-ranging conversation that touched on Hollingsworth's background and the recent controversy over a proposed data center for northeast Muscogee County. Here is that conversation: Part 1 Part 2

Summer pattern holds steady, heat builds late week

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) -- Good Monday morning! We are starting off the new week with a mild summer morning across the area. Temperatures are sitting in the mid to upper 70s, and skies are featuring just a few passing clouds, making for a quiet start to the day. The familiar August weather pattern remains firmly [...]