Phil Scoggins

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News Anchor at WRBL-TV (Columbus, GA)

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Local Columbus pastor leaves Israel shortly before missiles strike Iran

1 week ago | wrbl.com | Phil Scoggins

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A Columbus pastor made it out of Israel the day before missile strikes were launched at Iran. Pastor Brad Lacy, senior pastor of North Highland Assembly of God, joined 40 pastors from around the country on a 12-day visit to Israel. They were invited by the non-profit group Eagles Wings Ministries. They are dedicated to strengthening the relationship between Christians in America and Jews in the Holy Land.
Local Columbus pastor leaves Israel shortly before missiles strike Iran

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Phil Scoggins

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A Columbus pastor made it out of Israel the day before missile strikes were launched at Iran. Pastor Brad Lacy, senior pastor of North Highland Assembly of God, joined 40 pastors from around the country on a 12-day visit to Israel. They were invited by the nonprofit group Eagles Wings Ministries. They are dedicated to strengthening the relationship between Christians in America and Jews in the Holy Land.
Fort Benning prepares for celebrating the Army's 250th birthday

2 weeks ago | wrbl.com | Jazmine Mills |Phil Scoggins

by: Jazmine Mills, Phil Scoggins Posted: Jun 13, 2025 / 05:43 PM EDT Updated: Jun 13, 2025 / 05:43 PM EDT COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The commander of Fort Benning, Major General Colin Tuley, shared many stories this week leading up to the Army’s 250th birthday celebrations. Not only is the occasion marked by events throughout the Chattahoochee Valley, but in Washington D.C as well.
A Columbus resident escaped Vietnam via airlift 50 years ago

1 month ago | wrbl.com | Phil Scoggins

by: Phil Scoggins Posted: Apr 30, 2025 / 11:36 PM EDT Updated: Apr 30, 2025 / 11:36 PM EDT COLUMBUS, GA (WRBL)-Fifty years ago today, the capital of South Vietnam was captured by the North Vietnamese in what is referred to as the fall of Saigon. A Columbus resident born in Vietnam during the war escaped to the United States during an airlift from Saigon.
A Columbus resident escaped Vietnam via airlift 50 years ago

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Phil Scoggins

COLUMBUS, GA (WRBL)-Fifty years ago today, the capital of South Vietnam was captured by the North Vietnamese in what is referred to as the fall of Saigon. A Columbus resident born in Vietnam during the war escaped to the United States during an airlift from Saigon. We first ran Jason Roberton’s story in 2008. We thought today would be a most appropriate time to re-air it. Jason’s book “From Rice to Grits” is an autobiography that is currently being revised.
Remembering the Columbus Red Stixx

2 months ago | wrbl.com | Phil Scoggins |Nick Bentley

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Long before it was called Synovus Park and the team was called the Clingstones, baseball in Columbus was played at Golden Park by the Columbus Red Stixx. Jim White is the former Vice-President of the Columbus Redstixx. When he looks out over majestic Synovus Park, his mind can’t help but wander back to his childhood.
Grant Martin: A heart for giving

Feb 23, 2025 | yahoo.com | Phil Scoggins

February is a month when we think about matters of the heart. This story journals the heart-wrenching journey of a Harris County family who lost their adult son to heart disease last summer. Grant Martin was a cute little kid with an incredibly unique personality. His dad, Phil, says his first-born son knew how to put a smile on your face. “Grant had a great sense of humor. That’s one of the things he was known for,” says Phil.
Grant Martin: A heart for giving

Feb 23, 2025 | wrbl.com | Phil Scoggins

February is a month when we think about matters of the heart. This story journals the heart-wrenching journey of a Harris County family who lost their adult son to heart disease last summer. Grant Martin was a cute little kid with an incredibly unique personality. His dad, Phil, says his first-born son knew how to put a smile on your face. “Grant had a great sense of humor. That’s one of the things he was known for,” says Phil.
Video: Osprey aircrafts stop at Columbus airport

Feb 2, 2025 | wrbl.com | Nicole Sanders |Phil Scoggins

by: Nicole Sanders, Phil Scoggins Posted: Feb 2, 2025 / 02:27 PM EST Updated: Feb 2, 2025 / 02:34 PM EST A group of four Osprey aircraft stopped at the Columbus Airport just before noon today to refuel. A member of the crew told WRBL they were based out of Marine Corps Air Station New River in North Carolina. They were headed to New Orleans for a weeklong training mission.
Columbus development highlighted at annual Georgia Chamber breakfast

Jan 14, 2025 | yahoo.com | Phil Scoggins

GEORGIA (WRBL) — At “Eggs and Issues,” an annual breakfast held by the Georgia Chamber, the Governor touted the success of the state’s Rural Workforce Housing Initiative. It’s designed to ensure that Georgia’s growing workforce can live in the same communities where the new jobs are being created. The Governor highlighted a NeighborWorks Columbus development called Elliott’s Walk, which received the very first grant from the Rural Workforce Housing Initiative.