How to know if your symptoms are seasonal allergies, or something else

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Sniffling and sneezing? You're not the only one. But sometimes it can be difficult to tell seasonal allergies from other illnesses, like a cold or flu. "When I think of allergies, it really is very localized symptoms," said Dr. Vipin Mathew with Piedmont Columbus Regional. "You would think of watery eyes, [...]

Remarkable Women: Meet the changemaker lifting up local single mothers

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — It can be hard to narrow down what makes someone remarkable to just a few characteristics. Local changemaker Shakea Miller's sister will easily tell you it's her heart. "She has become a source of hope and opportunity for countless families across Phenix City, Columbus and the surrounding region," Lesley Wynn-Manli told [...]

Cooler Days Ahead Before a Warm-Up Returns

Cooler Days Ahead Before a Warm-Up Returns

New details in Opelika teen grooming case allege hidden cameras and abuse videos

⚠️ Viewer warning: Testimony revealed in court Tuesday contains graphic and disturbing details that may be difficult for some readers OPELIKA, Ala. (WRBL) -A Lee County judge on Tuesday ruled there is enough evidence to move forward against a Columbus, Georgia man accused of grooming a 15 year old girl in Opelika and possessing child [...]

Attorney General's office indicts seven alleged gang members for Columbus jail fight

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Seven alleged Columbus Criminal Street gang members are facing serious gang charges tonight. These allegations are a little different from other street gang cases brought by the Georgia Attorney General's office here in Columbus. The charges are different. This alleged street gang activity didn't happen on the streets, but in the [...]

Fort Benning wildfire producing heavy smoke in parts of Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) -- If you have been outside this afternoon in Midtown and Downtown Columbus, you have probably seen heavy smoke over the area. The smoke is coming from a wildfire on post at Fort Benning. A spokesperson said the wildfire is contained. A spokesperson for Columbus Fire and EMS said the department received [...]

District 9 At-Large candidate withdraws from race 10 days after qualifying

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Columbus City Council candidate for the District 9 at-large seat, Branson "C.D." Wright, has withdrawn his name from the race. According to the Columbus Consolidated Government qualification documents, Branson Courtney Derrell Wright withdrew from the contest on March 16, 2026. Wright was the last person to qualify for the at-large seat [...]