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Update: Thunderstorms with quarter-sized hail and damaging winds to hit Russell County Monday
The National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning at 2:52 p.m. on Monday valid until 3:15 p.m. for Russell County. Wind gusts of up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail (1 inch) are expected. "At 2:52 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Seale, or 12 miles northeast...
Sons- and Daughters of the American Revolution honor Memorial Day
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Annually, Memorial Day honors those who lost their lives protecting their country. Descendants of those who served in the American Revolution gathered at Parkhill Cemetery May 27 to remember the sacrifice of their ancestors, family, friends and many others. The Sons- and Daughters of the American Revolution have gathered at the […]
For Georgia family, surprise discovery makes ‘Memorial Day much more significant for us’
Pfc. Fred Plumlee, of Columbus, was one of thousands of servicemen who died on D-Day. “Everything in this world today and how the modern world is organized, I think, arguably can be drawn to that one day," says the head of the American Battle Monuments Commission.
Troop 27 speaks on significance of retiring an American flag
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL)— Some Memorial Day events were cancelled Monday due to weather, including a flag retirement ceremony that scouts from Troop 27 were prepared to conduct. WRBL still spoke with members of the region’s oldest troop to learn more on the significance of retiring a flag. With 13 stripes and 50 stars, the American […]
Upcoming Events in Columbus, Georgia: A Guide for the Week of May 27 - June 2, 2024
This article contains content summarized or organized by AI tools. Learn more. Peachtree Mall in Columbus, GA is hosting FOOD, RIDES, and GAMES, featuring $25-$30 unlimited ride bands, free gate admission for kids under 4, and tickets available online or at the gate.
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