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Carver Park to be renamed in honor of Former Mayor Pro Tem, Evelyn Turner Pugh
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus City Council is set to meet Tuesday evening and on the agenda: the renaming of an East Columbus park. Carver Park is set to be renamed after former Mayor Pro Tem Evelyn Turner Pugh. Pugh was a Columbus native who served on city council for over 30 years and committed […]
Upcoming Columbus council meetings shift venue amid upgrades
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus Consolidated Government has announced temporary adjustments for two upcoming city council meetings due to scheduled upgrades. City officials said the meetings set for Tuesday, July 23 at 5:30 p.m. and Tuesday, July 30 at 9 a.m. will now take place at the Muscogee County School District Public Education Center. Both meetings will be held in the board meeting room.
Columbus Buffalo Rock Company receives prestigious award for bottling service
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Buffalo Rock Company, the Columbus franchise, was awarded the PepsiCo Beverages North America’s, 2023 Donald M. Kendall Bottler of the Year Award. Buffalo Rock Company bottles drinks. According to company officials, the award they received is the highest honor given to PepsiCo Beverages North America’s bottling partners, and receiving the honor showcases their “commitment to excellence, community involvement, outstanding business performance.”
Soggy and Stormy Start to the Week
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Today saw a little less rain than this past weekend, but thanks to the clouds around, temperatures only topped off in the mid- to upper-80s. This evening and tonight expect a chance of showers and storms to linger into the early nighttime hours. Tuesday out the door expect temperatures in the low-70s with some areas of patchy fog possible, so use some extra caution on the roads. Tuesday expect partly cloudy skies with a chance of showers and storms in the afternoon/evening, and temperatures in the upper-80s to low-90s. The Valley is stuck between two weather patterns, leading to an unsettled weather throughout the work week; rain coverage sits between 40-60% Tuesday through Friday. Conditions will return to a more summer-like pattern late weekend into early next week. As for those temperatures, they look to sit in the mid- to upper-80s Wednesday through Friday. We will continue to watch the rain coverage this weekend, as this is one of the last few weekends before the new school year starts.
Interview with hotdogger Sarah Oney
Sarah "Sarahkraut" Oney, who grew up in Columbus and graduated from University of Georgia, is one of the current drivers of the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. FOX 5 Atlanta had a chance to catch up with Sarah while she is traveling around the country.
America’s best cruiser: Georgia, South Carolina Highway Patrol face off in competition
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Both the Georgia and South Carolina Highway Patrol are taking part in an annual contest to determine America’s best-looking cruiser. The contest is sponsored by the American Association of State Troopers to rally support for the organization. Each state will submit a photo of their patrol cruiser for consideration. The 13 […]
Tiffany Haddish Gearing Up for Georgia DUI Trial, Comedian Plans to Accuse Officers of ‘Unlawful Search’
Tiffany Haddish will be in court next month to fight the DUI case brought in Georgia months after she reached a plea deal in her DUI case in Los Angeles, In Touch can exclusively reveal. According to court documents obtained by In Touch, a Georgia judge scheduled Tiffany’s long-delayed trial for August 26. The case...
Live at Midday: Local braid shop holds ‘Back 2 School Bash’
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The next school year is coming up. If you’re looking for a fun way to prepare, you may want to check out an event being held by a local braid shop. The fourth annual “Back 2 School Bash” organized by SlayyedByTankyy is on July 28 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. […]
Shocking Animal Control videos spark calls from Columbus GA City Council for an investigation; animal advocates to address council
Shocking videos that surfaced from Columbus Animal Care & Control have sparked city council members to call for an investigation. Last week, Columbus Animal Allies released videos acquired through an open records request from Columbus Animal Care & Control’s security cameras. These videos were recorded between 4 and 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, a day when the facility euthanized 12 healthy, adoptable dogs due to a lack of space.
Keeping rain and storms in the forecast at times
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - No shortage of moisture this week will keep our chances of rain and storms elevated through the workweek. There are signs that storms start to decrease in coverage by the weekend. More clouds than sun for most of Monday. The best chance of scattered showers and...
‘Ten minutes before he was laughing’ Pastor speaks out after five family members were killed
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - 32-year-old Brandon Kendrick is accused of killing his wife, two children, and two other children. His grandfather, pastor allan Kendrick, serves as the pastor of Oasis of Praise in Bessemer. He addressed the tragedy during his Sunday sermon and spoke about the moments before. “All he...
Rock the South sees 50K attendees
CULLMAN, Ala. – Rock the South saw around 50,000 attendees at this year’s three-day festival over the past weekend. The Cullman Police Department handled things inside the venue, while the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office managed everything outside the venue, including parking. Cullman Police Chief David Nassetta said...
Cullman City Council approves purchase of historic church for future Community Theatre
CULLMAN, Ala. – In a significant move to enhance the cultural and performing arts landscape of Cullman, the Cullman City Council on Monday, July 22, 2024, approved the purchase of the historic First United Pentecostal Church building, located at the corner of Third Avenue Northeast and Clark Street Northeast, behind Cullman City Hall. The 6,000-square-foot building, with its beautiful A-frame 40-foot-tall sanctuary, will serve as the future home of the Community Theatre, as well as a venue for other civic and performing arts gatherings.
New strain of Fentanyl spotted in Shelby County
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - Shelby County Drug Task Force investigators say they have now seen the first case of a new form of fentanyl. Just in the last few weeks, several illegal drugs were found at a house near Helena. Investigators with the drug task force are working with...
Massive Tuscaloosa church theft nears resolution
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - An update has been given on a theft at a Tuscaloosa church. A church employee at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church has been accused of stealing $300,000 and using the money to buy TikTok coins. She’s expected to appear in court Tuesday morning. Court...
Bibb County capital murder suspect makes first court appearance Monday morning
CENTREVILLE, Ala. (WBRC) - A man accused of killing five people, including four children in Bibb County made his first appearance in court Monday morning. Prosecutors say 32-Year-Old Brandon Kendrick shot and killed His wife, his two children and two other children with a 9mm gun. The arraignment was shown...
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