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Three on News 3: Shooting investigation in LaGrange, the story of a local Columbus boy, East Alabama Health’s $43 million ICU expansion
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:
Recipients of Academic Achievement Scholarship Cup announced for 2024
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Four local high school students are set to receive academic scholarships, according to the office of Georgia State Representative Teddy Reese. The Academic Achievement Scholarship Cup is typically awarded to two students. This year, Reese has expanded that to four. Two of the recipients are band members and two are football […]
Midday Interview: ‘Let it Shine 5k’ aims to bring awareness to suicide
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A locally-organized 5k is aiming to bring awareness to mental health and suicide with its annual memorial run. The “Let it Shine 5k” is in memory of Sims Vickers, who took his own life on March 27, 2022. Vickers is described as a “kind, caring, outgoing and fun friend whose life […]
Music festival ‘Live on the Plains’ brings Tyler Childers of “Lady May” fame to Lee County
AUBURN-OPELIKA, Ala. (WRBL) — Auburn/Opelika Tourism is excited to announce Live On The Plains, a new annual music festival debuting November 9th, 2024 at Sistrunk Farms in Lee County. The event includes performances by Tyler Childers, Mountain Grass Unit, Braxton Keith, Bayker Blakenship, and Hudson Westbrook. “We’re thrilled to bring Live On The Plains to the area,” said […]
From homeless to college student, the story of a local Columbus boy who defied the odds
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The United Negro College Fund kicked off their Columbus Campaign by inviting locals to hear a student testimonial. Lemmon Turner is currently a sophomore at Tuskegee University. Here, he pursues a degree in psychiatric nursing and participates in the JROTC program. However, Turner did not have the traditional route of becoming […]
LaGrange Police: Home on Hamilton Street struck by gunfire
LAGRANGE, Ga. (WRBL) — An investigation is underway after police say a LaGrange home was struck by gunfire on Wednesday. Police responded to the scene at 12:36 a.m. on Aug. 21. According to LaGrange police, gunshots were fired into a home in the 400 block of Hamilton Street. A victim reported she was inside the […]
East Alabama Health’s $43 million ICU expansion progressing rapidly
OPELIKA, Ala. (WRBL) -The construction of East Alabama Health’s $43 million ICU expansion is moving swiftly, with significant progress being made toward enhancing critical care services for the community. The new space is designed to improve the care experience for families in medical crises, aiming to meet the needs of a rapidly growing region. Inside […]
Americus Police: Man injured in shooting on Brookdale Drive
AMERICUS, Ga. (WRBL) — An aggravated assault investigation is underway after a man was injured in a shooting on Wednesday evening, according to the Americus Police Department. Police were dispatched to the 200 block of Brookdale Drive at about 9:10 p.m. At the scene, officers found a 19-year-old man had been shot. First aid was […]
Kia AutoSport Athletes of the Week: Harris County Football & Softball
Hamilton, Ga. – The high school sports season has gotten off to a great start at Harris County High School, with a pair of big wins last week. First, on the football field, where the tigers restarted their long standing rivalry against Manchester. Despite a raucous atmosphere and both defenses playing at high levels, The […]
Starting with morning clouds then more sun by the afternoon
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Waking up to a cloudy start and damp conditions from yesterday’s showers that bleed over into the early morning hours. But expect us to see gradual clearing throughout the morning and into the afternoon. After morning clouds we will see more sun by the late afternoon and early evening as highs […]
Higher prices remain despite low inflation rate
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The economy has been a hot topic in the 2024 presidential election. While both campaigns have differing opinions on how to address issues like inflation, many Americans are still struggling with the rise in prices. The U.S. Department of Labor reports the current annual inflation rate is 2.9 percent – the lowest […]
LaGrange Fire Department announces location of annual 9/11 memorial stair climb
LaGRANGE, Ga. (WRBL) — The LaGrange Fire Department has announced the location where firefighters honor those who died during the attack on the World Trade Center. The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. on the morning of Sept. 11 at Callaway stadium. Participants will climb or walk 2,200 steps which symbolize the height of the […]
John B. Amos Cancer Center completes 11-million-dollar equipment replacement
COLUMBUS,Ga. (WRBL) — The John B. Amos Cancer center has completed their state-of-the-art equipment replacement project. The $11 million dollar project dates back to late 2021. The Piedmont Columbus Regional Foundation funded the purchase of equipment by community donations. The equipment is expected to provide higher-quality, safer and more comfortable care for patients. Lead physicist […]
Brittany Howard, Jason Isbell to be honored by Alabama Humanities Alliance
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Next week, two of Alabama’s biggest songwriters will take part in a special conversation as part of the Alabama Humanities Alliance. Brittany Howard, a Grammy award-winning singer who formerly led Alabama Shakes before embarking on a solo career, and the similarly Grammy-heralded Jason Isbell, who was part of Drive-By Truckers, will […]
Horry County police name suspects in investigation of violent crime, gang activity
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County police on Wednesday released the names and charges for 80 people arrested during a two-week, multiagency task force investigation that targeted gang members and violent crime. Police said the investigation focused on areas mostly between Little River and Loris, with some activities branching into Conway and Myrtle Beach. […]
Attorney for City of Columbus’ HR manager says she committed no crimes
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The attorney for one of three Columbus City employees under investigation, according to Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office, spoke out on Wednesday afternoon. He says his client, Human Resources Director Reather Hollowell, has committed no crimes. On Thursday, Aug. 15, WRBL broke the story of three high-ranking city officials who appear to […]
Tree for Fee charges to be waived until Aug. 26
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The city of Columbus is waiving all Tree for Fee charges due to a storm Sunday. This will take effect immediately and will end Monday, Aug. 26. All storm debris placed on the curb will be collected. Integrated Waste Manager, John Pittman, reminds citizens that all limbs cut for the city […]
Alabama Public Library Service hosts homework help program
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Alabama Public Library Service is launching a statewide program to assist students of all ages with their schoolwork. Homework Alabama provides free one-on-one online tutoring, review services, test prep and other educational resources. Over 4,000 tutors with expertise in more than 60 subjects are a part of the program’s leadership. […]
EXCLUSIVE: South Alabama man rescues driver from overturned dump truck after it crashed into gas pumps, caught fire
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — A Wiregrass Youth football and baseball coach leapt into action, possibly saving a man’s life, after narrowly avoiding a dump truck as it stormed into the gas station while he pumped gas nearby. At roughly 12:30 p.m. on August 19, a dump truck carrying a full load of cargo traveling down […]
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