Henderson reflects on tenure as mayor in speech to Rotary Club of Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Columbus Mayor Skip Henderson is nearing the end of a 30-year career in elected politics. His second and final term as mayor expires at the end of the year. Wednesday afternoon Henderson addressed the Rotary Club of Columbus. Close enough to the end of his tenure as Columbus’ 70th mayor and [...]

Columbus weather cools down following first day of fall

Columbus weather will see cooling temperatures through the end of the week before rebounding toward the 90s on Sunday.

Sheriff: Two found dead in Sumter County near Highway 118

AMERICUS, GA. (WRBL) — Two people were found dead in Sumter County on Tuesday, Sept. 22 around 8:30 a.m., according to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office. Sumter County deputies said they responded to the area of Highway 118 in connection with a welfare check. Upon arrival, first responders found a woman and later a man [...]

Troup Co. investigators make arrests in car parts theft case

LAGRANGE, Ga. (WRBL) — Troup County Sheriff's investigators have six people in custody accused of stealing car parts from several vehicles stored at a West Point, Georgia, location. According to a press release, the Troup County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division acted on tips regarding numerous thefts and damage at 1504 Peabody Road in West [...]

Smiths Station High School homecoming parade to close several roadways Sept. 25

SMITHS STATION, Ala. (WRBL) — The city of Smiths Station is expected to experience several road closures on Friday, Sept. 25 due to Smiths Station High School's annual homecoming parade. RELATED: Auburn University’s Homecoming parade route announced; streets to close The parade will kick off at 8:45 a.m. CDT, beginning and ending at the Smiths [...]

Fall has arrived, here is what we can expect

In the video player above: Beyond the Forecast: Ep. 26 - Super El Niño — This week on Beyond the Forecast, join meteorologists Kaylee Barbee and Nicole Phillips as they discuss the 'Super El Niño' that many people are talking about and how it can cause severe weather systems here in the Chattahoochee Valley. COLUMBUS, [...]

Local animal rescues receive $26,000 in state grants

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Two Columbus-area animal rescue organizations are receiving a combined $26,000 in state funding to help provide low-cost spay and neuter services. Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J. Harper announced the grants Wednesday as part of nearly $1.2 million awarded through the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s Dog and Cat Sterilization Program, or DCSP. Animal [...]