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WATCH: Columbus police hold press conference on shooting of nine juveniles
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – The Columbus Police Department is holding a news conference Saturday, Feb. 18 at 12:45 p.m. to address the Warm Springs Road shooting. Watch the press conference above. Update More Information: On Feb. 17 at 10:11 p.m., police were dispatched to the 4400 block of Warm Springs Road at the Shell Gas […] → Read More
Suspect arrested in deadly shooting on Henry Ave.
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL)— Columbus Police share they’ve arrested and charged a suspect in connection to Friday’s deadly shooting on Henry Avenue. Kenyonte Hudson was arrested in connection to the death of De’Anthony Miles. Hudson was charged with the following: Hudson was scheduled for a preliminary hearing in Recorder’s Court Saturday, Feb. 18 at 9 a.m. […] → Read More
Only two co-defendants left to be sentenced in deadly Upatoi home invasion
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The fourth co-defendant in the 2020 deadly Upatoi Ridge subdivision home invasion was sentenced Wednesday afternoon. Laqwane Kindred was sentenced on Feb. 8 to 15 years in prison, nine years and two months to serve. That is higher than the recommendation made by the prosecution in a plea deal agreed to Monday. […] → Read More
Third co-defendant in deadly Upatoi home invasion sentenced
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL)— The third co-defendant in the 2020 deadly Upatoi Ridge subdivision home invasion was sentenced Wednesday morning. Anthony Foster was sentenced on Feb. 8 to 30 years, 18 to serve in prison for his role in the 2020 Upatoi home invasion that turned deadly. Superior Court Judge John Martin accepted a pre-arranged plea […] → Read More
All six co-defendants in deadly 2020 Upatoi home invasion enter guilty pleas ranging from murder to robbery
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL)— Monday, Feb. 6, six co-defendants entered guilty pleas in connection to the 2020 home invasion that led to the shooting death of Cross Henderson, 21. Henderson was shot and killed during a home invasion on Jan. 18, 2020, in the Upatoi Ridge subdivision. Six people were charged in connection to the murder […] → Read More
Meriwether Co. residents still cleaning up after tornado
MERIWETHER COUNTY, Ga. (WRBL) — Almost three weeks ago, an EF-2 tornado swept through Meriwether County. The community is still facing clean up efforts and lasting effects from this storm. EMA Director Brin Jones says so far, more than 3500 cubic yards of debris have already been cleared from the county. Meriwether County Coroner Kristian […] → Read More
Local community group offering variety of free classes and resources to the Fountain City
One local community group and non-profit is working to help citizens of the Fountain City meet their physical, financial, relational, spiritual goals and much more all at no cost. → Read More
Tennessee man extradited to Troup County on child molestation charges
Earlier this week, one Tennessee man was extradited to Troup County on several child molestation charges. → Read More
Deadly Eufaula crash claims the life of Randolph County man
EUFAULA, Ala. (WRBL)— Wednesday, Jan. 18, a fatal Eufaula crash claimed the life of one Randolph County man. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) the crash occurred at 3:40 a.m. and involved two commercial vehicles. ALEA says Michael Stewart, 49, of Cuthbert, Ga. was critically injured when the poultry truck he was driving […] → Read More
Suspect in Phenix City Riverwalk double homicide back in jail, no bond set
Dec. 3, 2022, two men were gunned down in broad daylight. Today, Jan. 17, 2023, the suspected gunman made his third appearance in front of Judge Walter Gray III. → Read More
Investigators: Witnesses place suspect in Phenix City Riverwalk double homicide at the scene
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL)— Tuesday, Jan. 17 was a somber morning for two families who lost their sons following a double homicide this past December. John Burkus, 32, and Darrely Harris, 40, were shot and killed Dec. 3, 2022, on the Phenix City Riverwalk. Less than a week later Damon Daniels Jr., 29, was developed […] → Read More
Phenix City resident found with gunshot wounds in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL)— One Phenix City resident was found suffering from gunshot wounds in Columbus early Sunday, according to the Muscogee County Coroner’s Office. Columbus police responded to a shooting in the 2900 block of 3rd Ave. in Columbus at 3:19 a.m. Upon arrival officers were led to a lot between 3rd and 2nd Avenue. […] → Read More
Statewide convention brings nearly 800 people to the Fountain City
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL)— Nearly 800 Georgians are spending their week getting to know the Fountain City. The Georgia Association of Realtors (GAR) chose to host their 2023 Inaugural Convention in Columbus. Local realtor and new GAR President Lisa Scully says she is proud to showcase her city. “Bringing the state to my hometown we will […] → Read More
‘It was brutal,’ Alabama man accused of killing Columbus woman appears in court
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL)— An Alabama man accused of murdering a Columbus woman in Phenix City made his first court appearance Tuesday morning. Jason Bernard Cole, 40 of Florence, Ala. (pictured left), was in Russell County District Court in front of Judge Walter Gray III. Rachael Mixson, 41, of Columbus was found dead Saturday, Oct. […] → Read More
Columbus weekend marked by shootings, armed robberies and home invasions
Columbus was no stranger to crime this past weekend, Friday, Jan. 6 to Sunday, Jan. 8. The weekend was marked by numerous shootings, some fatal, armed robberies, and armed home invasions. → Read More
St. Francis-Emory Healthcare welcomes their first New Year’s baby
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL)– St. Francis-Emory Hospital kicked off 2023 welcoming their very own New Year Baby. Weighing 9 lbs., 9 oz., Brooke and Mason Cardoso brought their second child into the world. Beckham Lane Cardoso was born at 1:36 p.m. on New Year’s Day, a birthday Brooke and Mason were not anticipating. “It was a […] → Read More
Piedmont Columbus Regional welcomes first Fountain City baby into 2023
The New Year brings new resolutions, goals, and lifestyle changes for many people across the globe. This includes a young Columbus couple who just welcomed their first child. → Read More
Remembering Kamarie Holland one year later
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL)— One year ago today, a five-year-old girl was reported missing from a Columbus home. The same day she was reported missing, her body was found just before midnight in a Phenix City house. Her name was Kamarie Holland. Last year Russell County Sheriff Heath Taylor said this case started as a […] → Read More
The Salvation Army of Columbus looking to fill 450 more Angel Tree wish lists
As the season of gift-giving approaches, children of all ages look forward to unwrapping their gifts left under the tree. This year, The Salvation Army is looking to alleviate holiday shopping hardships for 450 Columbus and Phenix City families. However, there is still a great need for donations. → Read More
Columbus police looking for parents of found 3-year-old
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL)— The Columbus Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating the parents of a three-year-old black male. According to police, the child was found around 3:30 a.m. Saturday morning at Saint Mary’s Road near I-185. Anyone with information on the child, his parents, or caregivers are asked to contact Detective Jeffrey […] → Read More