Amanda Peralta
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Remains of LaGrange man identified in 47-year-old cold case
LaGRANGE, Ga. (WRBL) – A major breakthrough has been made in a cold case from nearly 50 years ago. On January 27, 1976, 22-year-old Kyle Clinkscales left the Moose Club, a bar he worked at in his hometown of LaGrange. He intended to return to Auburn University where he was a student at the time […] → Read More
Inmate found dead at the Troup County Jail
the Troup County Sheriff's Office is investigating an inmate death that took place on Feb. 19. According to the TCSO Public Information Officer, Sgt. Stewart Smith, Richard Lindamood, 60, was found lying in a cell early Sunday morning by a detention officer. → Read More
Early morning shooting leaves one man dead in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – An early morning shooting on Ewart Ave. has left one man dead. Muscogee County Coroner, Buddy Bryan, has confirmed the death of 63-year-old Wiley Jackson after suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at 4:45 a.m. There is no further information at this time. Stick with News 3 on air and online as this story develops. → Read More
Columbus police investigate shooting near Wise Street and Beatrice Avenue
UPDATE 2/8/23 11:23 a.m.: On the scene, a WRBL News 3 Reporter saw several police cars as well as police tape. There were also yellow markers on the ground. As of 10:55 a.m., the scene was in the process of being cleared. Police say the shooting was non-life-threatening. There is one confirmed injury at this […] → Read More
Columbus man appears in Recorder’s Court following alleged January murder
36-year-old Quincy "Ty" Hill was emotional in Recorder's Court on Monday morning. He allegedly shot and killed 23-year-old, Kameron Holcey, on Jan. 15 in the 2900 block of 3rd Ave. → Read More
Alabama woman appears in court after allegedly fatally shooting child
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) – Phenix City resident, Tywoana Anderson- Jakes, 50, appeared in court after allegedly shooting and killing a 12-year-old child on Feb. 1. According to authorities, 12-year-old Connor Mullins was accompanied by two others, one of which was his brother, when they entered Jakes property across the street from her main residence. Authorities […] → Read More
“My parents would be proud of me,”: Hardaway senior awarded $40,000 scholarship
One Hardaway High School senior had her dream come true on Thursday. 17-year-old E'lyssia Brown, was shocked to receive $40,000 from the non-profit organization, CollegeBoard. She described the surprise as "winning a car on a game show". → Read More
Georgia realtor is confused with pro-golfer and accidently receives invitation to Master’s Tournament
GEORGIA (WRBL) – One man’s dream came true in a unique way over the weekend, or so he thought. Georgia based realtor, Scott Stallings, coincidentally shares a name with the professional golfer and 3-time PGA tour winner, Scott Stallings. That coincidence is what led to a mistake that landed a Master’s Tournament Invitation in Stallings, […] → Read More
LaGrange woman has child snatched and then returned to her by police
LaGrange police responded to a call in reference to a kidnapping on Sunday. → Read More
Overnight crash leaves one man dead, northbound lanes on I-185 closed
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – Columbus Police have confirmed that an overnight accident on I-185 northbound has left one man dead. According to police, 33-year-old Jack Crabtree was struck by multiple vehicles after running onto the major highway. He was pronounced dead at 3:17 a.m. at Muscogee County Coroner, Buddy Bryan. A police vehicle was hit […] → Read More
Colorado-based artist leaves Columbus brighter with new mural
Columbus State University and the Dragonfly Trail Network unveiled a near mural made by Colorado based artist, Thomas Evans. The new addition to the community is located near Piedmont Columbus Regional on 5th Ave. → Read More
“We’re just a bit desperate this time to find him help”: LaGrange mother pleads with community to find assistance for disabled son
22-year-old Gabriel Wentz is one of five children and throughout his life he has been diagnosed with a series of medical conditions. He is developmentally delayed, schizoaffective and autistic. He is currently experiencing a schizoaffective episode where he is experiencing symptoms of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia at the same time. → Read More
Arkansas man struck and killed in Troup County Sunday night
TROUP COUNTY, Ga. (WRBL) – A late night accident on Sunday has left one man dead on I-85 after being struck by a truck. Troup County Coroner, Erin Hackley, has confirmed that 30-year-old, Travaris Clary, was walking southbound between mile markers 25 and 26 when a truck struck and killed him at 11:30 p.m. Clary […] → Read More
“Most of these people in here are going to lose their homes”; Residents of Sea Breeze Mobile Home Park outraged over living conditions
The residents in the Sea Breeze Mobile Home Park are outraged by their living conditions which includes dirty water, unstable trees and rising rent. They are asking for a change and many are threatening to not pay rent until there is one. → Read More
“Is that a reason to be upset at your girlfriend to go around and kill people?”; Murder suspect makes first appearance in court
18-year-old, Richard Jernigan, Jr. make his first appearance in Recorder's Court on Thursday morning. He is facing several charges following a deadly fire on 14th Ave. that left one man dead in March. → Read More
Pedestrian killed on Victory Drive
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – A person has died after being hit by a vehicle on Victory Drive. Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan confirmed a pedestrian was killed in the 4000 block of Victory Drive on Wednesday morning. The individual’s name has not been released. Westbound traffic on Victory Drive is being redirected in the area […] → Read More
Alleged murder suspect taken into custody following fatal Alabama stabbing
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) – The Phenix City Police Department has released the identity of an alleged murder suspect following a fatal stabbing that left one dead. According to authorities, officers responded to the L.P. Stough Apartments on Sunday when they found 47-year-old, Mendel King, unresponsive and not breathing from an apparent stabbing wound. Officers […] → Read More
Feel Good Friday: One man’s heartbreak threads community together while honoring late wife
LaGRANGE, Ga. (WRBL) – One LaGrange man is honoring his late wife’s memory by giving back to the community and threading them all together. Jerry Rigby has been a LaGrange resident for 45 years, he lives on The Thread and gives out free water to everyone who is exercising past his house on the weekends. […] → Read More
Mortuary accidentally buries urn on top of grave
A Georgia woman noticed her husband’s grave had been disturbed one night when she was visiting his gravesite. → Read More
Columbus man accused of concealing a death makes first court appearance
Several loved ones attended the court hearing of 57-year-old Clarence Catron in recorder's court on Friday morning. He has been charged with concealing the death of another after a body was found in his backyard that the Muscogee County Coroner's Officer believes is his wife's, Julie Catron. → Read More