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UPDATE: Two woman found shot to death on Clay St.
UPDATE 3/7/23 12:12 p.m.: The deceased are two women, Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan said. They died of multiple gunshots, Bryan said. COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Columbus police are investigating after two bodies have been found on Clay St. in Columbus. WRBL has a crew on the way to the scene and will provide more information as details become available. → Read More
Former President Jimmy Carter to receive hospice care
Former U.S. President and Plains, Georgia native Jimmy Carter has elected to go in to hospice care. The news comes following a statement from the Carter Center, saying quote, “After a series of short hospital stays, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter today decided to spend his remaining time at home with his family and receive […] → Read More
WATCH AGAIN: Hugh Freeze introduced as new Auburn Head Football Coach
Auburn’s new head football coach made his first address Tuesday. A press conference introducing Hugh Freeze will was held on Tuesday, November 29, at 10 a.m. CT at the Woltosz Football Performance Center. You can watch the entire press conference right here on WRBL.com on the video player above. Freeze is the 31st Head Football […] → Read More
Taking a look at gas prices heading into the Thanksgiving travel period
Gas prices in Georgia and Alabama are lower than most of the nation as we get ready to head in to the Thanksgiving travel period. As of Friday, AAA lists the average gallon of gas at $3.14 in Georgia. That’s the second lowest average per gallon in the nation, behind Texas. Alabama drivers are seeing […] → Read More
Broadway Holiday heading to Uptown Columbus on Dec. 2
Uptown Columbus will be starting holiday festivities starting Friday, Dec. 2. Friday at 6:30 p.m., folks can expect to see a Christmas parade, live holiday music provided by local school bands and choirs, hot cocoa for spectators, American Cancer Society luminaries and the CSU Uptown Tree Trail. Then, the Christmas tree lighting by Mayor Skip […] → Read More
WATCH LIVE TONIGHT: WRBL Election-Eve Special, “Countdown to Election Day”
At WRBL, we take pride in being your local election headquarters, and we want to make sure you’re prepared before heading to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 8th. That’s why, tonight, WRBL will be airing a 30-minute special, “Countdown To Election Day”, prepping for all the big races. You can watch the special here live on […] → Read More
WATCH LIVE AT 7PM: Georgia Gubernatorial Debate
The Atlanta Press Club will host a gubernatorial debate Monday night. You can watch the debate here on WRBL.com via the video player above live at 7 p.m. ET. All qualified candidates have confirmed their participation. They are: Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, Democrat Stacey Abrams, and Libertarian Shane Hazel. Donna Lowry, from Georgia Public Broadcasting, will […] → Read More
Nexstar announces debate criteria ahead of US Senate debate
GEORGIA (WRBL) — Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker have officially accepted a debate hosted by Nexstar Media, Inc. in Savannah on Oct.14. Libertarian candidate Chase Oliver has also qualified with the Georgia Secretary of State to run for the U.S. Senate seat. Each candidate will need to meet a set of […] → Read More
Allen Greene stepping down as Auburn Athletics Director
Auburn University has announced Auburn Athletics Director Allen Greene is stepping down from his position. → Read More
Early Sunday morning death marks 6th homicide of 2022 in Columbus
Columbus, Ga (WRBL) – An early morning death has lead to the 6th homicide of the year in Columbus. Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan says 34-year-old Kelson Sabaroche was pronounced dead at the Piedmont Columbus Regional E.R. at 12:47 Sunday morning. The coroner says Sabaroche died of a gunshot wound after a shooting in the […] → Read More
Heavy police presence on Sanford road in Phenix City
There’s currently a heavy law enforcement presence on Sanford Road in Phenix. Several Phenix City police cars could be seen around 9:00 Thursday morning and a portion of the road is taped off with crime scene tape. News 3 has a crew on the scene and will provide more details as we follow this developing story. → Read More
Auburn University gymnast steps up in Tokyo Olympics following Simone Biles’ withdrawal
Following a surprise withdrawal in the Tokyo Olympics, an Auburn University gymnast stepped up to help the U.S. women's gymnastics team win the silver medal. → Read More
Teen in critical condition after being shot at Carver Park
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – A teenager is in critical condition following a shooting at a Columbus park Monday. According to Columbus Police, 16-year-old Corey Jones was taken to the hospital after being shot at Carver Park. Police were called out to the park, located at 6665 Hunter Road, Monday afternoon at around 4:30 p.m. When […] → Read More
Police recover missing girl at Columbus gas station
Columbus Police recovered a missing girl Tuesday afternoon at the Circle K gas station on 2nd Ave and Manchester Expressway. Police say the girl, who is a minor, was in a car with two males. Police surrounded the vehicle at one of the gas pumps. Police could be seen searching the car the girl was […] → Read More
Teen indicted on manslaughter charges in fatal Bramblett crash in Auburn
LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WRBL) — A Lee County grand jury has indicted the Auburn teen charged in connection with the death of Rod and Paula Bramblett in a car crash. Johnston Edward Taylor, 16, has been indicted on two counts of manslaughter-reckless by a grand jury. Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes confirmed that the […] → Read More
Funeral arrangements announced for fallen Auburn Officer
Officer William Buechner was killed in the line of duty and will be laid to rest on Friday. . For the latest stories in breaking news, videos, and the latest top stories in world news, business, politics, health and pop culture. → Read More
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signs Heartbeat Bill
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has signed legislation banning abortions once a fetal heartbeat can be detected. → Read More
Columbus police asking for help in finding missing 11-year-old child
Alexzander Mitchell was last seen about 9:00 Friday morning in the area of 12th St. and 15th Ave. → Read More
One killed in LaGrange house fire
One of the missing occupants made it out of the structure with minor injuries. Firefighters were able to locate the body of the other occupant inside the structure. → Read More
Auburn Guard Jared Harper says he's heading to the NBA
Harper has announced that he will forego his Senior season and enter the NBA Draft. → Read More