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VIDEO: Take look at Phil Scoggins’ ‘University of Georgia Shrine’
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — As the Georgia Bulldogs take on the TCU Horned Frogs in the 2023 National Championship, one of Georgia’s biggest fans wants to show us some Bulldogs memorabilia. Phil Scoggins, a 49-year-running alumni from the University of Georgia, gives us an exclusive look at his Georgia shrine. To see Phil’s bulldog collection, press play on the video above. → Read More
Friends with a President
If you live in Plains, Georgia, population around 700, you are probably familiar with Jan Williams. She is an enthusiastic ambassador for the town that she's lived in for over 50 years. Jan has made thousands of friends over the years, not the least of which are former President Jimmy Carter → Read More
The Last Sweet Mile: A Story of Brotherly Love
WRBL – Harris County brothers Allen and Gary Levi were inseparable at heart, though their career paths often kept them apart. Allen is a professional singer and songwriter. Gary answered the call to the mission field and spent a lot of time overseas. They lived in their own houses on the family farm outside of […] → Read More
A Love for Medicine and for Each Other
Friday city and state officials and representatives from Mercer University will gather on the banks of the Chattahoochee River for the dedication of Mercer’s new School of Medicine campus in Columbus. It opened in January. The best way to put faces to this story is by introducing two graduates who fell in love with the […] → Read More
Tribute to Local Medal of Honor Recipients
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – Folks gathered on the east side of the Columbus Government Center Friday afternoon to honor two local military heroes. The names of retired Colonel Ralph Puckett and Sergeant First Class Alwyn Cashe were added to the Medal of Honor monument which rests at the base Government Center steps. Colonel Puckett, who […] → Read More
Honoring the late Bessie Bacon the ‘Queen of Bibb City’
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – Folks in Bibb City met around a familiar gathering spot Sunday afternoon to pay tribute to one of their own. Friends and neighbors of the late Bessie Bacon gathered at Triangle Park, located at the intersection of Linden Point and Poplar Street. There they recalled the incredible influence Mrs. Bacon had […] → Read More
Long time Columbus news anchor, Al Fleming, passes away
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Chattahoochee Valley has lost a familiar face in broadcasting. Long time Columbus news anchor and TV commentator Al Fleming has passed away. Fleming died at Columbus Hospice after a sudden illness. Fleming worked at WRBL several times during his career, including back in the early 80’s when the station launched […] → Read More
Horace King: The Bridge Builder
Many of us drive over bridges every day. We tend to take them for granted. But Black History Month is the perfect time to explore the history of bridge building in our area. The roots can be traced back to Horace King, a former slave who mastered the art of bridge building. You can learn […] → Read More
A Dream Come True
This dream project of Hal Averett is being called Elliott's Walk. When completed it will sit on 33 acres and include 43 single-family homes for sale, much like the houses in the Highland Homes on Fourth project. It will also feature an apartment complex with about 160 units for residents 55-and-older. The project will also eventually include around 56 European-style houses. → Read More
There Was Once a Team: The story of the Taylor County Lady Vikings
Half a century ago the Taylor County Lady Vikings basketball team was putting a bow on one of the most incredible runs in sports history. Their streak of 132 straight victories over five years still stands in the state record books. “There Was Once a Team”…and this is their story. If you listen closely, there’s […] → Read More
Kendrick Brothers release documentary on fatherhood
The Kendrick Brothers from Albany, Georgia are about to release their first documentary this weekend. It's called "Show Me the Father" and it takes an in-depth look at the critical role fathers play in our lives. → Read More
Ep. 19: International Friendship Ministries owners Ron and Carole Collins talk love and faith
Episode 19 of Faces of Faith features Ron and Carole Collins, founders of the International Friendship Ministries a non-profit Christian organization that reaches out to internationals in the Columbus Georgia community. → Read More
U.S. Olympic Swim Team has Georgia Bulldog flavor
Team USA is expected to make a strong showing in swimming at the Tokyo Olympics. The University of Georgia has the distinction of putting more former swimmers on the team than any other college in the country. → Read More
VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: Complete look at WRBL News 3 coverage of Col. Ralph Puckett’s Medal of Honor week
News 3's Phil Scoggins and Chuck Williams were allowed access to the Col. Ralph Puckett during the historic Medal of Honor ceremony at the White House. → Read More
Boy Scouts set the foundation for leadership style, commitment to service Col. Ralph Puckett took into U.S. Army
For more than five decades Col. Ralph Puckett has been a distinguished military leader. But his *first opportunity to lead actually came during his years as a Boy Scout, and that experience has served well his entire life. Medal of Honor. → Read More
In words of Army Rangers, here’s why Col. Ralph Puckett was awarded the Medal of Honor
Here's what Col. Puckett and his Ranger did that cold November night as recounted by Army Rangers who all know and respect the colonel. And here's why President Biden awarded him the Medal of Honor. → Read More
UPDATE: Georgia reports 892,688 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide, with 14,620 in Columbus
As of the Georgia Department of Public Health’s latest update, the state reports that 892,688 people have tested positive for COVID-19 statewide, with 63,086 hospitalized for treatment, and 17,906 Georgians who have died to the virus. → Read More
White House announces Col. Ralph Puckett will receive Medal of Honor this week in Washington
It was announced Wednesday that the 94-year-old Puckett will be awarded the Medal of Honor Friday afternoon in the East Room of the White House by Biden. → Read More
White House announces Col. Ralph Puckett will receive Medal of Honor this week in Washington
Three weeks after receiving a phone call from President Joe Biden informing him he will receive the nation’s highest military honor, Col. Ralph Puckett will get that award Friday in a White House ceremony. → Read More
Columbus police officers train on relationship building
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – Two dozen Columbus police officers finished up a four-day training session Tuesday. It focused on building relationships as a key to curbing crime. The training course is called Restorative Practices. It was taught by a familiar face, former high school championship baseball and football coach Charles Flowers who has been involved […] → Read More