Wife of prominent defense attorney reports being wrongly detained for DUI
The wife of prominent defense attorney Mark Shelnutt said she was arrested and detained for several hours on suspicion of driving under the influence,...
New center in Columbus adds needed beds to state’s forensic mental health system
COLUMBUS, Ga. (GPB News) - Georgia’s network of support services for people with severe mental health issues recently got a new addition.
Thirty new units...
Community policing unit named First Friday Heroes
Piedmont Columbus Regional has named the Columbus Police Department’s Community Policing Unit the organization’s First Friday Heroes for the month of March.
Lt. Joey Weatherford, Sgt. Katina...
Dean of the Georgia Senate announces retirement
There is a reason Ed Harbison is called the Dean of the Georgia State Senate. He has served in that capacity for 33 years,...
Local man dies in motorcycle crash on River Road
A local man was killed when his motorcycle crashed at the intersection of River Road and Double Churches Road Saturday night. The Muscogee County...
Pharmacy thief flees with cough syrup
Saturday, March 7, 2026, at approximately 5:30 AM CST, the Lee County Sheriff's Office responded to a glass break alarm call at U Save...
Local attorney qualifies in race for mayor
In a last-minute surprise of qualification week local attorney Chris Breault submitted paperwork and fees to run for mayor of Columbus. Breault joins five...
Woman dies after Phenix City accident
On March 5, 2026, at approximately 1:45 PM, officers with the Phenix City Police Department Patrol Division responded to a motor vehicle accident at...
Troup County man charged with trafficking large amounts of marijuana
In March of 2025, the LaGrange Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit began receiving information on a possible drug trafficker within Troup County. As part...
Repeat offender guilty of armed drug trafficking in Columbus
A Georgia man with a violent criminal past whose supervised release was revoked for a prior federal conviction for assaulting a law enforcement officer...
Thousands sign petition opposing data center in Columbus
Thousands of people have signed a petition at Change.org opposing a $5 billion dollar data center in Columbus. Project Ruby is the name of...
Columbus police sergeant named 2026 Remarkable Woman
The Columbus Police Department congratulates Sgt. Katina Williams on being named WRBL News 3’s 2026 Remarkable Woman, an honor recognizing women who make a...