Verdict Watch: Breaking down charges in Aniah Blanchard capital murder trial

TUSKEGEE, Ala. (WRBL) — As jurors begin deliberations in the capital murder trial of 36-year-old Ibraheem Yazeed, they are being asked to navigate a complex set of charges tied to the 2019 death of Aniah Blanchard. Before the case went to the jury, the scope of the charges was narrowed. Yazeed now faces two counts [...]

Baseball-Venezuela celebrates first World Baseball Classic title with national holiday

Venezuela declared a national holiday on Wednesday following its first World Baseball Classic title, capped by a 3-2 victory over the United States at Miami’s LoanDepot Park on Tuesday.

The government of acting President Delcy Rodriguez declared Wednesday a national holiday, with the exception of essential service workers.

The Ministry of Education said in a statement that it had also suspended classes in celebration of the historic win.

Venezuela’s journey to the title included a comeback victory against the defending champions, Japan, in the quarter-finals, as well as another strong performance to defeat the surprise semi-finalists, Italy, before overcoming the U.S. in front of a loud, largely Venezuelan-supporting audience in Miami.

“We made history today; we made it happen,” shopkeeper Elio Davila told Reuters amid a raucous celebration with flags, whistles, horns, and salsa music in a packed square in downtown Caracas filled with hundreds of fans.

The victory “is a source of national pride that will last forever,” art student Yolanda Pantoja added.

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Columbus Clingstones announce Fountain City-themed alternate identity for 2026

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus Clingstones will participate in Minor League Baseball's Copa de la Diversión initiative in 2026 as the Columbus "Refrescos de Fuente", the team announced Wednesday. Team officials say the alternate identity was inspired by Columbus's historic nickname, the Fountain City, and the creation of sodas in the area. RELATED: Historic [...]

The science behind the Vernal Equinox

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Warmer days, a little more sunshine and budding flowers — spring is on the way! Here is a little bit of science behind what makes the vernal or spring equinox so great. What is the Vernal Equinox? Spring will arrive this Friday at 10:46 AM EDT; this is the exact moment that [...]

University of Alabama student goes missing in Spain

A University of Alabama student has gone missing in Spain.

Another freezing morning; warm-up on the way!

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) -- Good Wednesday morning! It's another cold start across the area, with some spots waking up to temperatures dipping into the 20s—definitely a bundle-up kind of morning. Clouds are beginning to roll in, and you will notice them drifting across the sky through the afternoon. Expect a mix of mostly sunny to [...]

Walt Weiss believes the Braves will have a comeback season in 2026

NORTH PORT, Fl. (WRBL) – After Brian Snitker announced he would step down at the end of the injury-plagued 2025 season, the Braves named Walt Weiss as their next manager. Weiss, who had been serving as Atlanta's bench coach, was officially hired on November 3, 2025. Weiss has served as the Braves' bench coach since [...]