Jolyn Hannah
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Columbus polling hours, Nov. 8, 2022 General Election
Columbus, Ga. (WRBL) – Georgia’s polls open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, for the November General Election. All 25 of Columbus’ polling locations will be open. To find your polling location, click here. Officials say voters who are in line by 7:00 p.m., when the polls close […] → Read More
Georgia: Taxi driver’s killing still unsolved after 24 years. Who murdered John McKinnon?
GEORGIA (WRBL) – As of this month, the murder of a Georgia taxi driver has gone unsolved in Coffee County for 24 years. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, John McKinnon, of Douglas, was shot and killed on Nov. 2, 1998. GBI officials said McKinnon, 67, left his house to go pick a passenger. […] → Read More
Horror movie villain ‘Michael Myers’ arrested after stalking the streets of Chambers County
CHAMBERS COUNTY, Ala. (WRBL) – The Chambers County Sheriff’s Office announced on its Facebook page that a familiar looking masked man had been taken into custody just ahead of Halloween. According to a post was published Friday afternoon, an individual who looks an awful lot like Michael Myers (aka The Shape) was taken into custody […] → Read More
Columbus Fire and EMS Division Chief John Shull talks about National First Responders Day and fire prevention
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – Friday, Oct. 28, is National First Responders Day, a day in which we take the time to recognize and honor the brave men and women who heroically put their lives on the line each and every day, rain or shine, holiday or workday, to keep our communities safe. First responders include […] → Read More
Man arrested after woman’s body found on side of road in Phenix City
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) – The Phenix City Police Department has arrested an Alabama man following the murder of a Columbus woman over the weekend. According to police, Jason Bernard Cole, of Florence, has been arrested in connection to the death of Rachael Marie Mixson. The 41-year-old Mixson’s body was found on Oct. 22, 2022, […] → Read More
Homicide investigation underway after woman’s body found on side of road in Phenix City
PHENIX CITY, Ala. ( WRBL) – A homicide investigation is underway in Phenix City after a body was discovered on the side of the Cutrate Road over the weekend. Phenix City Police have identified he victim as 41-year-old Rachael Marie Mixson of Columbus. According to officials, on Oct. 22, 2022, officers responded to the area […] → Read More
CPD investigating deadly Cantrell Drive shooting
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – The Columbus Police Department is investigating a deadly weekend shooting. According to police, Joseph Patrick Kelly, age 30, was found on the front porch of his Cantrell Drive home late Saturday night, having been shot. Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan pronounced Kelly dead at Piedmont Columbus Regional, at 11:39 p.m. Bryan […] → Read More
Five alleged gang members indicted in connection to murder of Columbus man in June 2021
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – Five alleged gang members operating in the Muscogee County area have been indicted on dozens of charges by the Georgia Attorney General’s Office in connection to the shooting of a Columbus man in June 2021. The news release for Attorney General Chris Carr listed Corey Troupe, Jr., Elysia Cooley, Davion Dupas, […] → Read More
First Lady Jill Biden in Columbus, talking to military families
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – The First Lady of the United States has touched down in Georgia for a two day visit. Mrs. Biden arrived at Fort Benning’s Lawson Air Field on Thursday afternoon. Thursday evening, the First Lady will be at the National Infantry Museum to meet will military families. Upon her arrival, Mrs. Biden […] → Read More
Death investigation underway after inmate death in Lee County Jail
LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WRBL) – An investigation is underway following the death of an inmate being held in the Lee County Jail on Oct. 12, 2022. The sheriff’s office said the inmate who died was a 33-year-old man. His identity will be released after all family member have been notified of the man’s death. According […] → Read More
LCSO: Smiths Station man charged with recording children in bathroom in voyeurism case
LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WRBL) – A Smiths Station man has been arrested and charged with voyeurism in a case involving children. According to a news release from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, William Jeffrey Lytton, age 30, was arrested on Oct. 12, 2022. He has been charged with Voyeurism 1st Degree Arrest. Officials said the […] → Read More
Man charged with murder in deadly March house fire on 14th Avenue
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – A Columbus man has been charged with murder in connection to a deadly house fire that happened in March 2022. According to police, Richard Jernigan, Jr. is now facing the charge of murder in addition to the arson charge filed against him back in March. The charges against Jernigan stem from […] → Read More
Traffic Alert: Crash on I-185 north, lanes blocked
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – A crash has been reported on Interstate 185 north, just past Manchester Expressway. All lanes of traffic are blocked on the northbound side of the roadway. Information about possible injuries is not available at this time. This is a developing story. Stay with WRBL for new details as they become available. → Read More
Traffic Alert: Crash at Miller Road and Pittman Street
COLUMBUBS, Ga. (WRBL ) – A crash has been reported at the intersection of Miller Road and Pittman Street. The crash knocked over a utility pole and traffic lights are out. Traffic is blocked on Miller Road from Pittman to Warm Springs Road. Everyone should avoid the area if possible. This is a developing story. […] → Read More
Police: Man who pulled bow and arrow on police shot by Columbus PD officer
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – A man who reportedly pulled a bow and arrow on responding police officers was shot by a CPD Officer during the altercation early Saturday morning, according to officials. In a news release, Columbus Police said the shooting happened in the 4200 block of 3rd Avenue. The incident began on the next street […] → Read More
Police: Auburn rape suspect arrested, encountered victim in public place prior to sexual assault
AUBURN, Ala. (WRBL) – An Auburn man has been arrested in connection to a rape that happened earlier this week. According to a news release from the Auburn Police Department, Koby Kevon Clarke, 22, was arrested on Oct. 6, 2022, on a felony warrant for rape first degree. Officials said Clarke’s arrest stems from the report […] → Read More
Man arrested after 11-year-old shot on Meade Street
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – An eleven-year-old boy is recovering after being shot early Friday morning. According to officials with the Columbus Police Department, the boy was shot in his right arm. He has non-life-threatening injuries. Police said the shooting happened in the 3000 block of Meade Street on Oct. 7, 2022. Officers responded to the […] → Read More
Alabama: Houston County Assistant District Attorney indicted, arrested on ethics charges
ALABAMA (WRBL) – An assistant district attorney in Alabama has been indicted on multiple ethics charges. According to a news release from the office of Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, Houston County Assistant District Attorney Mark David Johnson, 53, of Dothan, was arrested following the indictment brought against him. Johnson has been charged with three […] → Read More
Two juveniles hit by vehicle on Steam Mill Road, one has died
UPDATE 10/06/2022 11:34 a.m. – The Columbus Police has released new details about a deadly hit-and-run on Steam Mill Road in which one child was killed and a second seriously injured. According to police the victims, both pedestrians, are an eleven-year-old boy and a 13-year-old girl. Police said the girl was pronounced dead at the […] → Read More
Suspect who escaped GSP custody in Columbus captured in Talbot County
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – A man who escaped the custody of Georgia State Patrol in September has been captured in Talbot County. According to the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office, Charles Quinton Barnes is the suspect who escaped from Georgia State Patrol custody in Columbus on September 26, 2022. Officials said Barnes was taken into custody […] → Read More