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Morning clouds keep us cooler through the day with afternoon thunderstorms
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Starting the day off cloudy with areas of patchy fog across the region. Staying pretty much overcast through most of your morning with a few breaks and peaks of sunshine by midday. With more clouds in the morning, afternoon highs will remain below average in the upper 80s as we continue […]
19-year-old arrested in connection to 50-year-old's murder from 2023, Bibb County Sheriff's Office said
MACON, Ga. — A man was arrested Sunday in connection with the death of a 50-year-old man, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Brian Latrell Colbert Jr., 19, was arrested without incident around 5 p.m. at the Dempsey Apartments in downtown Macon. According to previous reporting, Brown...
Fatal Shooting at Macon Gas Station Under Investigation
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred just after 11:30 p.m. on Saturday. The Details: RaQuavian Smith, 23, was driven to Navicent Hospital’s Emergency Room after being shot outside the Marathon Gas Station at 3102 Napier Ave. Despite efforts to save his life, Smith was pronounced dead by medical staff. The incident occurred as Smith was exiting the store, and the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation.
Starting the Work Week Unsettled
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - It was a rinse and repeat day in the Valley today with scattered showers and storms. This evening a chance of showers and storms lingers before giving way to mostly cloudy skies overnight. Out the door on Monday morning expect temperatures in the low-70s with some areas of patchy fog possible, so use some extra caution on the roads. By the afternoon thanks to partly to mostly cloudy skies and a chance of showers and storms, temperatures look to reach the mid- to upper-80s once again. Remember some storms may produce heavy rain, gusty winds, and lightning. We will be squeezed between weather patterns which will help to keep the unsettled weather across the Valley. Rain coverage sits between 40-60% Monday through Thursday, with temperatures in the upper-80s to low-90s. Looking ahead to next weekend, some drier conditions are set to make a return to the Valley along with some near seasonable temperatures; rain coverage sits between 20-30% with temperatures in the low-90s. We will continue to watch next weekend’s rain coverage, as these are some of the final weekends before the new school year starts.
Rain chances back off slightly to start the week
COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL)- The unsettled pattern continues today. Many areas saw strong storms with some seeing upwards of 4 inches this afternoon. While the storms will begin to fizzle out after sunset, we will continue to see chances for storms this week. Scattered afternoon storms will begin to build quickly...
Albany non-profit working to improve lives of underprivileged, impoverished children
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Grandma’s Open Hands is a non-profit organization that strives to improve the lives of underprivileged and impoverished children by providing them with support and resources to meet their basic needs. “A parent basically provides, structures, nurtures all that. But grandmas listen. Grandmas gives you advice,...
Man injured in overnight Columbus shooting
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus police are investigating an overnight shooting that left one person injured. Authorities said the incident happened around 4:15 a.m. Sunday in the 2900 block of Dawson Street. That’s where officers found a 41-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound. His injuries are considered non-life-threatening, according to police.
Another Wet and Stormy Day for Most in the Valley
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - It’s going to be another wet and rainy day at times for most in the Valley. Temperatures this morning are in the 70s across the area and will warm up to the mid to upper 80s, that is if the rain doesn’t move in before lunchtime. Showers and storms will develop in a very similar way to what the Valley saw yesterday. A few of these storms will bring brief downpours, rumbles of thunder, and gusty winds, but we are not expecting severe conditions. Going into the start of the work week, the Valley stays with the unsettled weather pattern with coverage between 40-60% and temperatures in the upper 80s. It’s going to be a good idea to keep the rain gear close by every day this week, but the days with the best coverage looks to be Wednesday or Thursday. Drier conditions look to be on the horizon late next week into the weekend to bring an end to this wet weather pattern we have been stuck in. If this is the case temperatures next weekend would warm back to the mid-90s.
WVU’s Todd Duncan win SE Amateur, punches ticket to U.S. Amateur Golf Championship
WVU’s golf program will be well represented at this year’s U.S. Amateur Golf Championship. West Virginia native Todd Duncan became the third Mountaineer golfer to qualify for the sport’s top amateur event. Duncan shot -5 (65) in the first and only round of the Southeastern Amateur qualifying tournament at Country Club of Columbus golf course in Columbus, Georgia.
Spread Of STDs In Alabama Among Highest In The Nation
Just imagine what's not reported. It's not enough that we have the most dangerous cities in America, now we have this to worry about. If you don't care about yourself, at least care about your fellow Americans. Now new laws are being passed for spreading STD's, and deservedly so. I'm...
Polite named new Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum
During the Thursday business meeting of the Troup County School Board, new superintendent, Dr. Rachel Hazel introduced the new Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Angela Polite. Her official title, once she begins work in August, will be Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction. “Just know that you can expect much from me. And I’m here to […] The post Polite named new Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Georgia officials on Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race
GEORGIA (WRBL) — On Sunday, President Joe Biden announced he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race. This is what Georgia officials across the state have to say on the withdrawal. “President Biden has done a tremendous job. He is probably the most productive president we have had since LBJ. And I felt like […]
Unemployment claims in Georgia increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Georgia rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 7,805 in the week ending July 13, up from 4,953 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
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