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Albany State has $266 million economic impact on southwest Georgia
ALBANY — Albany State University continues to prove its significance as part of the economic engine in Albany and southwest Georgia, and that significance was highlighted in the University System of Georgia's annual Economic Impact Study. ASU's contribution to the local economy for Fiscal Year 2023, spanning from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, has once again underscored its role as a vital ...
3 displaced after house fire in Valdosta
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - Three people have been displaced following a Friday night house fire in Valdosta. Around 6:25 p.m., the Valdosta Fire Department responded to a fire at a home on the 3200 block of Tyndall Drive. After getting to the scene within five minutes, the fire was brought...
More than a dozen incidents in Richmond County schools within first month of class
More than a dozen incidents, half of which involved weapons, have been reported at Richmond County Schools since the start of the 2024-25 school year. Classes resumed on Aug. 5 for elementary schools and Aug. 6 for K-8, middle, magnet and high schools, according to previous reporting. Since the beginning of classes, records...
Former Cecil Council Member sentenced for unlicensed personal care homes
On Aug. 19, 2024, Constance Dianna Davis, 70, of Cecil pleaded under the First Offender Act to two felony counts of operating an unlicensed personal care home, according to Superior Court records. Chief Superior Court Judge Clayton Tomlinson sentenced Ms. Davis to a total of 10 years’ probation and ordered...
Rebels fall to 0-2 with 52-17 loss at Auburn
AUBURN -- A tough 2024 schedule for the Vestavia Hills High School football team has resulted in an even tougher start. The visiting Rebels had no answer for the Auburn High Tigers offense on Friday night at Duck Samford Stadium as they dropped their second consecutive game, 52-17. The final...
Gardendale pulls away in fourth quarter to beat Pinson Valley
Gardendale took advantage of a number of Pinson Valley special teams errors and relied on a solid running game to earn a 42-16 victory at Driver Stadium. Rockets quarterback Deacon Dyer supplied the game’s biggest play in the first quarter when he raced 73 yards for a touchdown. He added TD runs of 1 and 2 yards in the home opener.
Abbeville chase ends in two-vehicle crash, charges filed
ABBEVILLE, Ala. (WTVY) - A traffic stop in Abbeville on Thursday turned into a chase that ended with a two-vehicle crash and charges filed against the suspect involved. According to a release sent out on Friday, officers pulled over 31-year-old Michael L. McDonald at around 1:15 p.m. after witnessing McDonald commit a traffic violation.
Family, friends reflect on the life of Troy man killed in apartment shooting
EUFAULA, Ala. (WDHN) — The grieving family of Terrance Lewis Junior, keeping his spirits alive as he was killed over a week ago after an argument at a party at the Midtown Apartments in Midland City. “I guess for us it’s going to be different because we see him...
VERDICT: Woman on trial for murder of husband found guilty on all charges
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The murder trial for a woman in the 2021 shooting death of her husband at their shared Columbus apartment continued today. It took the jury 45 minutes to make their ruling after attorneys on both side offered closing arguments to the jury on the morning of Aug. 30. The jury found […]
Pop up storms possible this weekend; change in the forecast next week
COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL)-The summer pattern will continue through the weekend, with pop up storms possible both Saturday and Sunday. The big change will arrive at the start of next week thanks to two cold fronts. This front will bring better rain coverage starting Monday afternoon. Showers and storms will continue through most of the school week.
World Reacts To The Tragic Death Of NHL Star Johnny Gaudreau and Brother Matthew Who Were Killed By Drunk Driver Hours Before Sister's Wedding
Thursday night Columbus Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau, 31, and brother Matthew, 29, were tragically killed while riding bicycles in New Jersey, as a result of being hit by a drunk driver. This devastating news has led to heartbreak throughout the sports world, as it also comes just hours before...
Three on News 3: New Georgia Presidential polling, shooting trial coverage continues, more public outcry towards animal control at city council
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — WRBL is rounding up three headlines of the day in our digital exclusive series, “Three on Three.” Check back daily to see the new top three headlines in the video player above. Today’s Stories:
Mid-day interview: Rick Johnson, show coordinator for Motors at the Museum
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Rick Johnson, show coordinator for Motors at the Museum, stopped by the studio to speak with WRBL’s Rex Castillo about the upcoming car show. Motors at the Museum is a free car show taking place at the National Civil War Naval Museum Sat. Aug 31, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. […]
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