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2 days ago
- Politics
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Sunday Conversation: Republican Sen. John Kennedy talks about run for lieutenant governor
COLUMBUS, Ga. () — The 2026 campaign season has already started. Candidates for statewide office are beginning to gear up their campaigns. One of those candidates, State Sen. John Kennedy, R-Macon, stopped by the WRBL studios recently to be a guest on the Sunday Conversation. Kennedy, the president pro tem of the Senate, is running for lieutenant governor. He talked about what that looks like going into an election year. Qualifying for office is in early March 2026. The primary is May 19, 2026. The General Election will be in November. Kennedy, an attorney, also led the governor's efforts for civil litigation reform in this year's General Assembly session. Here's the interview: Part 1 Part 2 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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3 days ago
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Alexander City man charged with Capital Murder in weekend arrest
ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. (WRBL) – An Alexander City man is facing a capital murder charge following his arrest over the weekend in connection with a deadly robbery. Steven Abercrombie, 22, was booked into the Tallapoosa County Jail at 9:08 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2025. According to jail records, Abercrombie is charged with capital murder during a robbery, a crime classified under Alabama law as a capital offense. In addition to the murder charge, Abercrombie is also facing felony allegations of burglary in the third degree and theft of property in the second degree. He was arrested by the Alexander City Police Department. No bond has been set in the case, as is standard in capital murder investigations. WRBL is reaching out to ALEA for additional details about the incident and Abercrombie's arrest. The investigation remains ongoing. Abercrombie remains in custody at the Tallapoosa County Jail. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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10-07-2025
- Politics
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Former Columbus City Manager Isaiah Hugley files paperwork to run for mayor
COLUMBUS, Ga. () — The former Columbus City Manager Isaiah Hughley has formally filed papers to run in the 2026 mayoral election. WRBL News 3's Chuck Williams obtained Hugley's 'Declaration of Intention to Accept Campaign Contributions' form late Thursday afternoon. Isaiah-Hugley-intention-to-accept-campaign-contributions-PDFDownload Hugley spent more than four decades working for the City of Columbus — the last 20 years as the city manager. He had announced his intention to retire at the end of the year, but not before he was fired by city council in a late-night, closed session on May 27, 2025. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: City Council votes 7-3 to terminate City Manager Isaiah Hugley seven months before his retirement Prior to his firing, he had threatened legal action against six city councilors – Byron Hickey, Toyia Tucker, JoAnne Cogle, John Anker, Charmaine Crabb and Glenn Davis. Since April, an attorney for Hugley and an attorney for the councilors have been trading letters. No lawsuit has been filed, but Hugley's attorney has said he plans to move forward with an EEOC complaint against the city, the first step in legal proceedings. Hugley has declined multiple WRBL interview requests since his firing. The election will be held on May 19, 2026. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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13-06-2025
- Automotive
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Midday Interview: The Great VW Gimmick Rally
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Great VW Gimmick Rally will be hosted this Father's Day weekend, in honor of event organizer, Matthew Dillon's, dad. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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13-06-2025
- Automotive
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ALEA announces major changes for Commercial Driver License holders in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WRBL) – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's (ALEA) Driver License Division is announcing two major updates that will impact Commercial Driver License (CDL) holders and applicants statewide. The changes are designed to improve road safety and modernize the certification process, in alignment with federal regulations. Electronic-only medical certification begins June 23 Starting June 23, 2025, ALEA will require all DOT medical certifications to be submitted electronically by authorized medical providers. This change is part of the National Registry II implementation and follows Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) guidelines. Key points for CDL holders: Paper medical cards and online uploads will no longer be accepted. CDL holders can check or update their DOT medical card or self-certification status at under the 'Commercial Drivers' tab. To make corrections to your self-certification category, use the 'Submit Self-Certification' option under the Actions tab. If your medical information is missing or incorrect, contact your certified medical examiner. Modernized CDL skills test starts July 1 On July 1, 2025, ALEA will transition to the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) Modernized Version of the CDL Skills Test. This update introduces significant changes to the Vehicle Inspection (VI) and Basic Control Skills (BCS) sections, while the Road Skills portion remains the same. Highlights of the updated test: Vehicle Inspection (VI): Streamlines redundant steps and focuses more on safety-critical parts. The language and requirements have been updated to reflect current commercial vehicle technology. Basic Control Skills (BCS): Now includes four required maneuvers, with the addition of Forward Stop and Forward Offset Tracking. These were added in response to crash data showing high rates of front-end and side-swipe collisions involving commercial vehicles. CDL applicants can access Alabama's updated CDL Supplemental Guide at ALEA Driver License Offices or download it online. ALEA says these changes are intended to strengthen safety and better prepare drivers for real-world situations on the road. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
