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Students at Oliver Elementary return to school after electrical fire
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- Students at Oliver Elementary return to school after electrical fire
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- 1:06
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Students at Oliver Elementary School in Russell County returned to the building today after an electrical fire happened outside the building Monday morning, causing the school to close out of precaution.
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- 6 candidates qualify for Columbus Mayoral Race
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- 12
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- Harris County School Board names Michael Barden as new superintendent
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Officials with the Harris County Board of Education announced Michael Barden as the new superintendent on Thursday.
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- Heavy metals found in Columbus creeks, part of the Chattahoochee River basin; Impacting fish life
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- 2:50
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Elevated levels of heavy metals have recently been found in some Columbus creeks, a part of the Chattahoochee River basin. Dr. Michael Newbrey and his students are taking a closer look at how heavy metals may be affecting local fish life. The waters tested…. Bull Creek, Lindsey Creek, Roaring Branch, Weracoba Creek, and Lake Oliver.
What does it mean for fish? Graduate Student Amanda Cook says, “So these fish that are exposed to the higher levels of lead are living shorter lives, not as reproductively successful.”
Since the 1980s, lead and copper have been regulated in US waterways by the Environmental Protection Agency. Georgia Water Quality Standards say that Copper can not reach above 7 micrograms/liter in creeks for an acute case or 5 micrograms/liter for a chronic case. Lead cannot get above 30 micrograms/liter for acute or 1.2 micrograms/liter for chronic
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- Rain chances persist through weekend; Tracking next front
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- 2:56
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Happy Thursday! Over the next few hours, we are tracking a few isolated storms lifting north across the area. Most will remain dry, but some could see heavy rainfall.
Friday: This pattern is set to continue tomorrow. Get ready for a cloudy morning followed by plenty of sunshine in the afternoon. A few stray showers will be possible later Friday evening. Temperatures will reach into the low to mid 80s.
The Weekend: We will continue to see chance for showers and storms this weekend. In fact, Sunday will be a better day for measurable rainfall for the region. With more clouds and rain in the forecast, afternoon highs will "cool" to a pleasant 80 degrees.
Next Week: Starting Monday, our rain chances are backing off slightly. This won't last long! A strong front will be moving through the region next Thursday. It is still too early to say for certain if we will have severe weather, but we are keeping an eye on it. Behind this front, get ready for 70...
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- Midday Interview: Mayor's Commission on Health to host health resource fair
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- 2:17
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Columbus Fire and EMS Chief Sal Scarpa joined WRBL to discuss the Mayor's Commission on Health health resource fair.
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- Bob 11PM weather Update - Rain chances return; Pollen season ramp up-3/4/2026
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- 3:20
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The Weekend: Our unsettled pattern is lingering this weekend. Afternoon showers will be possible each day. Readings will sit in the mid-80s, with lows in the low-60s.
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- The rise of eSports: Schools across the country are issuing scholarships for online gaming
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- In 2019, the eSports industry hit $1 billion in total revenue. The industry is now on track to hit $5.9 billion dollars by 2029 and students are cashing in.
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- Columbus icon, Rev. Jimmy Elder, receives Scouting America award
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The gallery of the National Infantry Museum was packed with guests Tuesday night to honor an icon in the Columbus community. The Reverend Dr. Jimmy Elder received the Chattahoochee Council of Scouting America’s Distinguished Citizen Award.
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- Beauregard community honors victims lost in 2019 devastating tornado
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Seven years later, the pain of March 3, 2019, still lingers in Lee County.
Community members honored the victims and their families of the devastating tornado that killed 23 people by holding a candlelight and prayer vigil.
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- Average gas prices in the U.S. rises overnight
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Oil prices rose again on Tuesday as Iran struck the U.S. embassy in Saudi Arabia, part of a widening of targets that also includes areas critical to the world's oil and natural gas production.
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- Columbus Councilor Joanne Cogle qualifies for the mayoral race
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Day two of qualifying for city elections and state primaries involved Columbus Councilor Joanne Cogle qualifying for the mayoral race.
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- Retired General and Historian discuss bombings in Iran
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Retired General Andy Hilmes and Dr. David Kieran spoke with WRBL and discussed what's happening in the Middle East after the U.S. bombed Iran.
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- Historian and Retired Vet share perspective on the war with Iran
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- 2:13
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Retired General Andy Hilmes and Dr. David Kieran spoke with WRBL and discussed what's happening in the Middle East after the U.S. bombed Iran.
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- Columbus Police Sgt. Katina Williams is WRBL News 3's 2026 Remarkable Woman
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- 3:07
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- WRBL introduces Sgt. Katina Williams as the 2026 Remarkable Woman. She’s been in the news this year, leading the Columbus Police Department’s battle to combat homelessness.
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- Sunshine Returns, Then a Warm & Slightly Unsettled Weekend Ahead-Bob Jeswald 3/3/2026 Weather Update
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- 3:09
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- After a stretch of unsettled weather, the forecast finally begins to break. Expect some morning fog to start your Wednesday, but once it lifts, temperatures will warm quickly. Afternoon highs climb into the lower 80s with plenty of sunshine to round out the day.
For the rest of the workweek, Thursday and Friday bring what we call a “weak impulse” — small waves in the atmosphere that could trigger a stray light shower. Most areas stay dry, but a brief shower can’t be ruled out.
A front will attempt to slide southeast, but high pressure builds in and blocks it over the weekend. That means we stay very warm and a bit more humid, with highs reaching the mid-80s Saturday and settling back to the lower 80s Sunday. Each afternoon could feature a pop-up shower or storm, typical of a warmer and slightly more humid pattern.
Looking ahead to next week, clouds will linger at times with daytime highs holding in the lower 80s. Overnight lows start off o...
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- Miracle Riders announce 2026 fundraising ride
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Miracle Riders announce 2026 fundraising ride
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- Midday Interview: 19th annual Rosa Parks women of courage breakfast
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- 2:17
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Akear Mewborn and Phyllis Jones with Sisters Inc. joined WRBL to discuss the upcoming Rosa Parks Women of Courage breakfast.
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- Qualifying begins for candidates vying for office locally and across the state of Georgia
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- 1:42
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Columbus political candidates are flowing through the City Services Center to qualify for elected offices across Columbus. Stay tuned online for the latest on qualifications in Columbus and Georgia.
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- Jury selection begins in Aniah Blanchard capital murder case
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- 450 potential jurors have begun to arrive in Tuskegee in the long-awaited capital murder case tied to the death of 19-year-old Aniah Blanchard. Ibraheem Yazeed faces capital murder charges and, if convicted, might face the death penalty.
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- Bob Jeswald Updates us on the Blood Lunar Eclipse 3/2/2026
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- 3:26
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- We will see increasing clouds, which may impede the view of the partial lunar eclipse for the News 3 viewing area. Locally, when it reaches totality on the western horizon before sunrise, we may still see part of the eclipse. It will have a blood orange color being close to the horizon.
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- Bob Weather Update 3/2/2026-Slight Cool-Down Tuesday Before Temperatures Climb Back Toward 80°
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- 2:42
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- A brief dip in temperatures is on the way Tuesday as a pocket of high pressure settles over the Mid-Atlantic. Forecasters are calling it a weak “wedge” pattern — nothing out of the ordinary, but enough to keep afternoon highs closer to 70 degrees.
By Wednesday and Thursday, that cooler influence fades as stronger high pressure rebuilds from the west. Temperatures will respond quickly, climbing into the upper 70s by midweek. By the end of the week, some areas could see highs reach the lower 80s.
Rain Chances Remain Limited
Despite the warming trend, rainfall continues to run below average across the region. Dry conditions are expected to persist, even with a few pop-up showers possible late in the week.
Scattered, heat-driven showers could develop Thursday and Friday as limited moisture combines with daytime heating. However, coverage should remain spotty. A weak disturbance in the atmosphere may approach over the weekend, but a ...
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- Fort Benning's latest step in drone training
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- 2:11
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Fort Benning's latest step in drone training
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- Community Comes Together for 7th Annual Run for Mercy Med in Columbus-2/28/26
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Today marked the seventh annual Run for Mercy Med — a vision launched by dedicated local Rotarians determined to make a lasting difference in the community.
Thanks to the support of the Muscogee Rotary Club, the Rotary Club of North Columbus, and the Rotary Club of Columbus, this year’s event once again brought neighbors together for a cause that goes far beyond the finish line.
More than 200 runners laced up their shoes to participate in the fundraiser, with over 50 sponsors helping make the event possible. Organizers say the strong turnout reflects a shared commitment to improving access to healthcare across the region.
Billy Holbrook, Chief Development Officer for Mercy Med of Columbus, says the impact of the run is both immediate and meaningful.
“So they can get access to the care they need,” Holbrook said. “We invest this money right back into Mercy Med. This mission is close to our hearts — helping people in need aff...
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- WRBL Sunday AM Forecast (3/1/26)
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- 3:16
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- We've got a warm week ahead with temps riding 10-15 degrees above average, especially toward the end of the week, as high pressure sits off the East Coast, giving us a southerly flow! We don't normally see 80s until we get to May! Rain chances will return the 2nd half of the week too.
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- Dip in temperatures Tuesday but warm week ahead
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- 2:46
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Happy Saturday! It has been a beautiful day, with those morning clouds giving way to afternoon sun. Highs today got into the lower 70s.
Sunday: The warm-up continues tomorrow! Get ready for mid-70s on Sunday. Lows will be the opposite, dropping into the 40s on Sunday. While the majority of the day will see clear skies, clouds are set to arrive tomorrow afternoon.
Next Week: Those warm temperatures won’t last long thanks to a wedge building to our north. This means cooler temperatures…temporarily. By Thursday, our highs will rebound into the 80s. Above average temperatures are on track for next weekend too.
The first half of the week is off to a dry start, but rain chances will start to ramp up again. Isolated showers will be possible start Thursday and we will keep those rain chances in through next weekend.
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- Local church organization conducts service project event at women's conference
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- 1:06
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- A local church held its annual women's conference on Saturday, organizing essential items for different groups in the Chattahoochee Valley and surrounding areas.
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- Local resident and children's organization reflect on why more grandparents are raising grandkids
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- More than a million children in the U.S. are being raised by their grandparents, and adjusting to parenting again can be a challenge. Most of the challenge comes from keeping children safe, as the Executive Director of Safe Kids Columbus, Pam Fair, told WRBL that times have changed.
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- Mary A. Buckner Academy brings Black history to life
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Mary A. Buckner Academy showcased its living black history month museum — led by its 5th graders.
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- Paws Humane Society opens ‘The Yard’, new dog membership-based social space
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- A local nonprofit that serves as an animal resource center held its opening event for a new dog membership-based social space in Columbus.
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- WRBL Saturday AM Forecast (2/28/26)
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- 3:12
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- After a foggy start, we'll turn mostly sunny this afternoon with highs in the low 70s. The dry and mild weekend continues on Sunday, as we'll see mostly sunny skies with afternoon highs in the upper 70s. We'll start out the workweek dry, but rain chances do return as early as Wednesday, along with some low 80s over the upcoming weekend.
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- Columbus sees much-needed rain, drought impact remains
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- A swath of heavy rain brought totals close to three inches for some. In Columbus, we saw just over 2 inches of rainfall. These also happen to be areas that are significantly impacted by drought.
This Weekend: Passing clouds are going to linger for our weekend forecast. Meanwhile, temperatures will be on the upward trend. Get ready for mid-50s on Sunday. Lows will be the opposite, dropping into the 40s on Sunday.
Next Week: Those warm temperatures won't last long because we are tracking a wedge (area of high pressure) of cold air on Tuesday. This means cooler temperatures...temporarily. Our highs are going to rebound at the end of the week, close to 80 degrees. Morning lows will slowly heat up too, into the mid-50s.
Rain chances are minimal in our forecast. A few stray showers are possible on Thursday, but don't bet on significant rain from that.
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- Midday Interview: Salvation's army gospel roads IV
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- 2:41
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- The Salvation Army's "Gospel Roads IV 2026" concert is coming up this weekend. Concert Organizer and Lead Performer Dr. Daniel Windsor and Chair of Fundraising Barbara Motos joined WRBL to discuss the benefit event.
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- Showers and storms expected tonight for AL and GA, roller coaster temperatures
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- 2:48
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Happy Thursday! We have seen a few light showers throughout the day today, but that is going to change later tonight.
Tonight/ Friday: We are tracking showers and storms moving in around midnight tonight. This rain is on track to clear by late morning on Friday. This line does not look severe, but one or two strong storms are possible when it first moves into the region. Rainfall totals could range from 1-2 inches.
The Weekend: Behind this, the weekend is shaping up to be beautiful. We will have a few passing clouds and highs slowly warming up. Saturday readings will sit in the low-70s, and Sunday will be in the upper-70s.
Next Week: Don't enjoy these warmer temperatures for long! A wedge of cool air will build to our north... meaning some cooler afternoons. Highs will drop into the 60s on Tuesday (lows in the 50s).
The roller coaster continues. We will be right back into the 70s by the end of next week. Meanwhile, rain chances wi...
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- Muscogee County Sheriff's Office cracks down on fentanyl operations
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Muscogee County Sheriff's Office cracks down on fentanyl operations
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- Rain expected Thursday evening, clearing out by Friday midday
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- 2:23
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Our next front is set to arrive tomorrow. Scattered showers and storms will move in on Thursday evening and will slowly make their way through the region. The rain is set to exit by midday on Friday. Rain totals could reach up to 1.5 inches.
Weekend: Conditions will start to dry back out this weekend. Temperatures will rise into the upper 70s by Sunday once we get more sunshine.
Next Week: The clouds and winds will move right back into the forecast next week. A few stray showers will be possible, but most areas will be dry for the beginning of the week. Afternoon readings will cool back off into the 60s by next Wednesday, with lows in the 40s.
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- Troup Co. principal selected to attend Nobel Prize Teacher Summit in Sweden this March
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Dr. Kelley Adams was one of two Georgia educators chosen to attend the Nobel Prize Teacher Summit in Stockholm, Sweden, next month. The purpose of the summit is to bring teachers from more than 30 countries to discuss a theme of great importance in education.
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- Midday Interview: Jury duty scam calls
- Runtime
- 2:25
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Lt. Jane Edenfield with the Columbus Police Department joins WRBL to discuss what constitutes a legitimate jury duty summons and how to avoid scams.
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- Bob 11:47PM Weather Update 2/24/2026
- Runtime
- 2:36
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Clouds will increase ahead of an approaching front. This will be a west-to-east moving front, which means we’re not expecting severe weather. However, we could still see numerous showers and even a few thunderstorms late Thursday. Skies will begin clearing later Friday afternoon.
You’ll notice a considerable change in temperatures. After dipping below freezing several mornings recently—despite pleasant afternoons—we’ll see the pendulum swing back to much warmer, more spring-like readings.
Highs will reach around 70 degrees Wednesday, climb into the low 70s Thursday, and continue through Saturday. By Sunday and early next week, temperatures are expected to reach the mid-70s.
Rain chances remain low next week, although a weak front may move through Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. At this time, mild weather continues, with only a slight chance of a few stray light showers.
Enjoy your weekend — it’s shaping up to be a beautif...
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- Proposed Columbus data center takes center stage at City Council
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- 2:27
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- A proposed multi-billion-dollar data center campus could bring major economic growth to Columbus, but it’s also raising questions from residents about long-term environmental and community impacts.
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- Start of production celebration for the 2027 KIA Telluride
- Runtime
- 1:27
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Georgia state leaders and KIA executives celebrated the production of the 5 millionth vehicle at the plant and the start of production for the 2027 KIA Telluride, the first U.S.-built KIA hybrid model.
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- Kemp visits Columbus for new jobs announcement at Pratt & Whitney
- Runtime
- 2:03
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Kemp visits Columbus for new jobs announcement at Pratt & Whitney
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- Bob Jeswald Weather Update 2/24/2026 - Warmer Temperatures Return with Late-Week Showers Possible
- Runtime
- 3:01
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Clouds will increase ahead of an approaching front. This will be a west-to-east moving front, which means we’re not expecting severe weather. However, we could still see numerous showers and even a few thunderstorms late Thursday. Skies will begin clearing later Friday afternoon.
You’ll notice a considerable change in temperatures. After dipping below freezing several mornings recently—despite pleasant afternoons—we’ll see the pendulum swing back to much warmer, more spring-like readings.
Highs will reach around 70 degrees Wednesday, climb into the low 70s Thursday, and continue through Saturday. By Sunday and early next week, temperatures are expected to reach the mid-70s.
Rain chances remain low next week, although a weak front may move through Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. At this time, mild weather continues, with only a slight chance of a few stray light showers.
Enjoy your weekend — it’s shaping up to be a beautif...
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- Bob Jeswald 2/23/2026 Columbus , Ga. Winter Returns Briefly Before Spring-Like Warmup and Rain Late
- Runtime
- 3:16
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- The forecast has taken us on a quick trip back to winter, as sub-freezing temperatures and lower relative humidity values bring back cold-weather precautions and winter preparations. It’s a short-lived chill, but enough to remind us that the season isn’t quite finished yet.
The extended outlook, however, shows a steady and welcome warmup. Temperatures will gradually climb from the upper 50s into the 60s, eventually reaching the mid-70s as we head toward the end of the week.
A late-week cold front will deliver much-needed rainfall, sweeping through the area by Friday morning. Unlike many winter cold fronts, this system will not usher in a blast of colder air. Instead, warmer conditions are expected behind the front. That’s because this particular storm system is not tapping into cold Canadian air, allowing temperatures to rebound rather than drop.
By the weekend, the forecast turns decidedly spring-like, with milder air settling in and comfor...
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- Bob Weather Update 2/23/2026
- Runtime
- 2:31
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Winter Returns Briefly Before Spring-Like Warmup and Rain Late Week
The forecast has taken us on a quick trip back to winter, as sub-freezing temperatures and lower relative humidity values bring back cold-weather precautions and winter preparations. It’s a short-lived chill, but enough to remind us that the season isn’t quite finished yet.
The extended outlook, however, shows a steady and welcome warmup. Temperatures will gradually climb from the upper 50s into the 60s, eventually reaching the mid-70s as we head toward the end of the week.
A late-week cold front will deliver much-needed rainfall, sweeping through the area by Friday morning. Unlike many winter cold fronts, this system will not usher in a blast of colder air. Instead, warmer conditions are expected behind the front. That’s because this particular storm system is not tapping into cold Canadian air, allowing temperatures to rebound rather than drop.
By the weekend,...
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- Columbus store provides hope in honor of family’s late sister
- Runtime
- 2:24
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- A sibling duo continues to honor their beloved sister who tragically passed away five years ago. They held their annual balloon release on Sunday in memory of their sister at a Columbus shop where they provide items for others in her honor.
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- Cold weather advisories in effect tonight for Columbus area
- Runtime
- 2:40
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Most of the area is under Cold Weather Advisories TONIGHT. Temperatures will drop into the 20s across the region, and gusty winds will cause wind chills to be in the teens. Please bundle up the kiddos on Monday morning!
Throughout the day tomorrow, temperatures will not get out of the 40s. Wind chills (feel-like temperatures) will feel like 30s in the afternoon.
Those readings will sit in the mid-20s again Tuesday morning, but winds will calm down. Highs will sit in the 50s. Temperatures will very slowly warm back into the 70s by the end of the week.
Our next front will arrive on Thursday, bringing another round of showers and storms that afternoon. Next weekend is looking pleasant and sunny!
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- WRBL Sunday AM Forecast (2/22/26)
- Runtime
- 3:20
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- After a wet Saturday, things are much calmer, and cooler! We'll see lots of sunshine today, but not much of a warm up with the cooler air filtering in behind that front. Highs today will only be in the low to mid 50s. Monday will start out cold with morning lows in the 20s, and wind chills in the teens, so bundle up. Good news is the cold air will only last for a couple of days, with warmer weather returning midweek, and a chance for rain on Thursday.
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- Former Smiths Station High School student arrested after making social media threat to shoot up scho
- Runtime
- 0:34
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- A former student from Smiths Station High School has been arrested and charged after making a social media threat to shoot up the school.
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- Notasulga man charged with sexual abuse of child under 12 in Lee County
- Runtime
- 0:40
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- A 33-year-old Notasulga man is facing multiple felony charges following an investigation into the sexual abuse of a child under 12 in the Loachapoka community.
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