Health officials urge residents to get flu vaccine

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — October usually signifies the beginning of flu season and health officials are urging residents to get the flu shot. “We urge patients to get the vaccines early on. Especially as we start into the holiday season with Halloween and Thanksgiving," said Piedmont Columbus Regional Physician Vipin Mathew. What a lot of [...]

New CSU institute to honor Lt. Gen. Harold and Julia Moore

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — On Wednesday, Columbus State University officials announced the establishment of the Lt. Gen. Harold and Julia Moore Institute for the Study of the American Military Experience, aimed at strengthening the university's existing military history programs and fostering collaborations between students, historians and military professionals. The Moore Institute will be led by [...]

Midday Interview: How to avoid artificial intelligence scams

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Artificial intelligence (AI) is steadily becoming a prominent tool in this day and age. However, with the rise in AI, it is now becoming a convenient tool for scammers to use as well. Lieutenant Jane Edenfield with the Columbus Police Department (CPD) stopped by WRBL for a midday interview to discuss [...]

'Bittersweet': Hamilton Chief of Police Eric Weiss announces resignation

HAMILTON, Ga. (WRBL) — After more than five years as Chief of Police in Hamilton, Georgia, Eric Weiss has announced he will be stepping down from his role. Weiss says his last day will be Oct. 20, 2026. In his resignation letter posted on the Hamilton Police Department's social media, Weiss said his departure is [...]

Community members raise money for local breast cancer center with 24th annual luncheon

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The 24th annual Breast Cancer Awareness luncheon was held on Tuesday at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center. Community members gathered to raise money for the Piedmont Elena Amos Breast Care Center. This is one of Piedmont Regional's largest fundraisers for the year, bringing together almost [...]

Chick-fil-A CEO says restaurants will not utilize AI in drive-thru

Cathy acknowledged, however, that the company may “evolve and change” in other ways based on customer preferences.

Local 9-year-old girl shares battle with sickle cell anemia

A lover of nails, pageants and one day our next Starbucks barista, Alexa, is a typical 9-year-old who loves glitz and glam.