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

A pleasant spring-like start for the week and then we end wi

A pleasant spring-like start for the week and then we end with spring-like storms; Weather Aware weekend ... Read more

Columbus State Men's Basketball to host Southeast Regional a

COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL) — The Columbus State Men's Basketball team has had a terrific season, finishing 26-4 overall and 16-2 within the Peach Belt Conference. Though their asperations for a Peach Belt Championship fell short, as the team fell to USC B ... 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

Georgia House Minority leader speaks out on DEI ban bill that did not advance on Crossover Day

Published   Mar 07, 2025 11:37PM
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.  Senate Bill 120 was a bill that would have banned all public schools, colleges, and universities [...] ... Read more

Showers and storms continue; Tracking a warmer week

COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL)- This afternoon we have been tracking storms moving into our southern counties. All of these have been below severe limits, but a few have brought gusty winds and small hail. Tonight: Over the next few hours, we will see a couple ... 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

Clays’ gift moving Department of Mechanical Engineering fo

Dr. Carl Clay, BSME ‘60, Hon. D. ‘92 and H. Jane Clay know exactly what it means to go Forward Together because that’s how they’ve successfully lived their lives. Consequently, they have also helped others. Recently, they made a multi-million ... Read more