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2 weeks ago | 
wsfa.com | Kelis McGhee
AUBURN, Ala. (WTVM) - College students at Auburn University who had their student visas revoked two weeks ago, have now had them reinstated. According to the university, the federal government reinstated all affected students to active status. Here is the full statement: We are pleased to report that the federal government reinstated all affected Auburn students to active status. We are not providing any additional details about the affected individuals to protect their privacy.
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1 month ago | 
wsfa.com | Kelis McGhee
OPELIKA, Ala. (WTVM) - Pickleball courts located at a newly built recreation center in Auburn will become open to the public this week. 12 covered and lit courts will open Wednesday at Lake Wilmore Park Recreation Center on Grove Hill Road near Ogletree Elementary School. They will be available for public use free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis unless they’re reserved or used for a parks and recreation program.
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1 month ago | 
walb.com | Kelis McGhee
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A celebration of life will be held in May for the father and son who died at Bull Creek Golf Course Sunday. Matthew Collins Jr. and his dad, Matthew Collins Sr., passed away due to the result of an EF-1 tornado. According to Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan, a tree fell on top of them while in their golf cart on the course. The father was 58 years old and the son was 29. Both from Waverly Hall, Georgia.
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Dec 6, 2024 | 
wltz.com | Kelis McGhee
OPELIKA, Ala. (WTVM) - The East Alabama Community Foundation hosted its first Community Trust Grants Presentation on Thursday to support local organizations and initiatives in East Alabama. The event was held at the Opelika Public Library. The foundation presented donations to 12 nonprofits- totaling $30,525.21.
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Nov 21, 2024 | 
wltz.com | Kelis McGhee
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The 2024 shoe recycling campaign is underway to help those in need and keep shoes from going to the landfill. Keep Columbus Beautiful is kicked off their “Shoe Us the Love Again” campaign on Nov. 15. It will run until January 25, 2025. During this period, officials encourage individuals to donate gently worn shoes in any size and style, including slippers and flip-flops. Their goal is to collect over 30,000 pairs of shoes.
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Nov 19, 2024 | 
wltz.com | Kelis McGhee
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Double-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves announced the name of their team’s mascot after receiving input from fans. The new name will be “Fuzzy.” The Columbus Clingstones announced the name on their website, and they said, “The cheerful mascot embodies the team’s pride with a fitting new name for its playful personality.”The team called on fans to name the mascot on Oct. 29. Fans submitted more than 600 ideas until Nov. 6, and the final four names were announced last week.
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Nov 18, 2024 | 
wltz.com | Kelis McGhee
AMERICUS, Ga. (WTVM) - An Americus couple who survived cancer will play a main role in the Phoebe Sumter Medical Center’s tree lighting ceremony. Scott and Sherry Ivey will light the “Lights of Love” tree to honor local cancer patients and their families. Thousands of lights will be lit in honor and in memory of loved ones. People can click here to purchase a light for the tree. Donations for the event will help oncology patients currently receiving treatments at the center.
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Nov 18, 2024 | 
wltz.com | Kelis McGhee
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) -Columbus State University will kick off the holiday season with two free events on Dec. 3. The first event will be its basketball-themed holiday tip-off at 6 p.m. on the Frank G. Lumpkin basketball court. The men’s basketball team will face Francis Marion University for their season home opener. During the fame, there will be performances, games, prizes, free kids activities, and photos with Cody the Cougar. Concessions will be available throughout the game.
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Nov 18, 2024 | 
wltz.com | Kelis McGhee
AUBURN, Ala. (WTVM) - Auburn University will hold its annual holiday lighting ceremony on Dec. 1. The event will be held on Samford Lawn from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. The ceremony is open to employees, students, and the entire community. Attendees can expect hot cocoa, cookies, and latkes. There will be a program that begins at 5 p.m. with musical performances, special guests, and the lighting of a Christmas tree and of the Menorah. Aubie is also expected to make an appearance during the ceremony.
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Nov 13, 2024 | 
wltz.com | Kelis McGhee
HAMILTON, Ga. (WTVM) - Students in Harris County High School’s JROTC Tiger Battalion gave up their Saturday to honor and support local veterans and their families. 10 cadets volunteered at the annual pancake breakfast hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Affairs Post 10558 on Nov. 9. They helped prepare and serve pancakes, bacon, coffee, and orange juice from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. “I didn’t mind giving up my Saturday.
