Public speaks out on City Manager Isaiah Hugley, some call for his resignation

Published   Mar 11, 2025 11:19PM
COLUMBUS,Ga. (WRBL) — Columbus City Manager Isaiah Hugley was a topic on the public agenda at Columbus City Council meeting on Tuesday. Columbus residents made their arguments in favor of and against Hugley continuing in the role of Columbus City Manager. Click the video players below to hear the arguments that were made in favor [...] ... Read more

Storms beginning tonight; Some could be strong

COLUMBUS, GA (WRBL)- This evening we are tracking our next round of storms moving in later tonight. We will be WEATHER AWARE for a low-end severe weather risk, heavy rainfall, and gusty winds. Tonight: Storms are still set to move in shortly after mi ... Read more

Two padded cells coming to the Russell County Jail

RUSSELL COUNTY, Ala. (WRBL) — Russell County is working to bring padded cells to their jails to serve inmates with mental health challenges or those on drugs. The Russell County Jail will transform two of their eight holding cells into padded cell ... Read more

Rain Chances Return Tonight, Off & On Showers For Sunday!

We're starting out warmer this morning with temps mostly in the 50s across the area. Today, expect a mix of sun and clouds with highs in the upper 70s. Showers will be possible late this evening and throughout the day on Sunday and the first half of ... Read more

Married for 75 years: Palm Beach couple met when she was 12, he was 15

Susan Salisbury

Special to the Daily News

Palm Beachers Ralph and Blanche Del Deo met when she was 12, he was 15 and their families were vacationing in Atlantic City. As of Nov. 29, they have been married for 75 years.

The anniversary celebration began with a cocktail party Tuesday with 30 close and long-time friends and continues today with a family barbecue, both at their home, said their daughter KT Catlin, who lives with them.

Ralph is a Palm Beach Civic Association director emeritus, and ... Read more

Getting to know Columbus Lions new General Manager Nathan Fl

Columbus, Ga - The artificial turf is down at the Columbus Civic Center, which means that it's almost time for the Columbus Lions to kick off their 19th season. This year the Lions will have a new member in the front office, Nathan Flurry as their ne ... Read more

Georgia House Minority leader speaks out on DEI ban bill tha

COLUMBUS,Ga (WRBL) — Senate Bill 120 did not advance on Crossover Day. Georgia House of Representatives Minority leader Carolyn Hugley says whenever they’re able to stop a bill that would adversely affect the community, it is considered a win.  ... Read more

Government buildings voted to be renamed after two Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL) —Thursday, the Board of Honor met to vote on honorary designations for two government buildings to be named after influential people who served Columbus.  The board of honor is a group of seven Council appointed former elected ... Read more