Gov. Ivey announces 130 jobs coming to Alabama as Italian manufacturer to open first U.S. facility in Auburn

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WRBL) — Gov. Kay Ivey announced on Thursday that 130 jobs are coming to Alabama as Vulcaflex S.p.A., an Italian manufacturer of synthetic leathers used in the automotive industry, will open its first U.S. facility in Auburn. Vulcaflex is a family-owned company founded in 1965 in Cotignola, Italy. It manufactures advanced surface materials [...]

Former Auburn University executive vice president appointed to Alabama PSC by Gov. Ivey

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WRBL) — Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has announced new Public Service Commissioner appointments, which will take effect on January 18, 2027.  Retired three-star general Rob Burgess is now on the board. Burgess spent 38 years in the U.S. Army and previously served as the Executive Vice President at Auburn University beginning in May [...]

'Votes are still being counted': Cogle delays making statement about mayoral election

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — While celebrations are occurring for Columbus mayor-elect Isaiah Hugley, as of Thursday morning, his opponent, Joanne Cogle, has yet to make a public concession statement. Nearly 24 hours after unofficial election totals were reported to the Georgia Secretary of State's website, Cogle addressed supporters' concerns about not having released a statement. [...]

Man arrested for felony murder in Cataula

HARRIS COUNTY, Ga. (WRBL) — A suspect is behind bars after a preliminary investigation connected him to a Thursday morning murder, Harris County investigators say. On June 18, Harris County deputies and first responders reported to Cataula near 7317 US Highway 27. Upon arrival, deputies found the victim, Jamison Sankey, unresponsive. Based on evidence found [...]

In wake of historic victory, Columbus Mayor-Elect Isaiah Hugley called it a 'people-powered movement'

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Columbus woke up Wednesday morning with a new mayor-elect. After a bruising campaign against a city councilor who voted to fire him a year ago, Isaiah Hugley is now calling for unity as a divided city moves forward. “This campaign was never about one person," Hugley said. "This campaign was a [...]

WATCH: Muscogee Co. Sheriff holds press conference on major drug bust

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Muscogee County Sheriff's Office, in partnership with Muscogee County District Attorney Don Kelly are holding a press conference about a major drug bust in the Columbus area. Watch in the video player above.

WEATHER AWARE: Tropical rainfall arrives this afternoon

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) -- Good Thursday morning! We are starting the day under mostly cloudy skies with very mild temperatures already sitting in the mid to upper 70s. It is a warm and humid start, and while the morning will not be a complete washout, conditions will gradually become more active as the day progresses. [...]