Teresa Whitaker

Columbus

Reporter and Anchor at WRBL-TV (Columbus, GA)

Stop taking time out of your day to address what people say about you especially if it's not true. Christian & active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

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Realtor weighs in on the housing market for first time buyers

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Teresa Whitaker

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — According to the National Association of Realtors which says sales of previously occupied homes rose 4.2 percent last month. News on the housing market is somewhat mixed. While sales rose last month, they fell 1.2 percent compared with February last year. Home prices have increased on an annual basis for the 20th consecutive month. Norman Hardman is a a realtor in Columbus.
Local Dog Trainer speaks about Cane Corso dog breed following deadly attack in Beulah

1 month ago | wrbl.com | Teresa Whitaker

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – A Beulah woman has died after being attacked by her neighbor’s dogs. Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones say it happened around 5 p.m CT on Monday, February 24. Lee County Coroner Daniel Sexton says Patricia Burt, 78, was pronounced dead at 10:21 a.m. CT on February 25, 2025, at Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown. Jones say the deadly attack occurred on Lee Road 356. He tod WRBL Burt walked over to visit her neighbor and say hello.
Local Dog Trainer speaks about Cane Corso dog breed following deadly attack in Beulah

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Teresa Whitaker

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – A Beulah woman has died after being attacked by her neighbor’s dogs. Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones say it happened around 5 p.m CT on Monday, February 24. Lee County Coroner Daniel Sexton says Patricia Burt, 78, was pronounced dead at 10:21 a.m. CT on February 25, 2025, at Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown. Jones say the deadly attack occurred on Lee Road 356. He tod WRBL Burt walked over to visit her neighbor and say hello.
Arson investigation underway at 24th Street Missionary Baptists Church

Nov 2, 2024 | wrbl.com | Teresa Whitaker |Nick Bentley

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Members of the 24th Street Missionary Baptist church looked on Columbus Fire and EMS crews worked to control the fire that fire officials say was set outside the church. On the night of November 1, Columbus Fire and EMS arrived at the scene of a fire at 24th Street Missionary Baptist Church. Chief Fire Marshall John Shull confirmed with WRBL there is an ongoing arson investigation. For 102 years, worshippers have called the historic church home.
‘We are confident in her leadership skills’: Kendrick High School Alum on track to become prison warden

Sep 9, 2024 | wrbl.com | Nicole Sanders |Teresa Whitaker

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The superintendent of Columbus Transitional Center is moving up the ladder in the Georgia Department of Corrections. Gloria Turnage has been promoted to Special Assistant to the Warden at Pulaski State Prison in Hawkinsville, Georgia – about 21 miles from Perry. The 1985 Kendrick High School graduate will assist the Warden at Pulaski State Prison with daily operations. Turnage tells WRBL it will be different from what she’s been doing for nearly the past two decades.
Valley Rescue Mission hosts 4th annual Pack the Purse Mother's Day Banquet, gifts items to those in need

May 14, 2024 | wrbl.com | Teresa Whitaker

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – A group of women who are finding their way back from some difficult times in their lives, were the guests of honor at a banquet on Saturday, May 11, designed to encourage them. The Fourth Annual Pack The Purse Mother’s Day Banquet was held for the women of Valley Rescue Mission’s Damascus Way shelter in Columbus. It was organized by the Love and Kindness Community Resource Center. New and gently used purses were collected and then stuffed with items the women would need.
NOW OPEN: Kendrick High School launches student-run Cherokee Corner Store

May 1, 2024 | wrbl.com | Teresa Whitaker

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – The Cherokee Corner Store is now open for business at Kendrick High School. Alumni and city leaders, including Mayor Skip Henderson, joined students, faculty, staff and the community for the ribbon cutting at noon on Wednesday, May 1. The store was a dream of former student Orithius Hardge who now teaches Graphics and Communications at Kendrick. Hargde says all proceeds from sales will go back to the students to support such activities as field trips and SAT preparation.
NOW OPEN: Kendrick High School launches student-run Cherokee Corner Store

May 1, 2024 | yahoo.com | Teresa Whitaker

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – The Cherokee Corner Store is now open for business at Kendrick High School. Alumni and city leaders, including Mayor Skip Henderson, joined students, faculty, staff and the community for the ribbon cutting at noon on Wednesday, May 1. The store was a dream of former student Orithius Hardge who now teaches Graphics and Communications at Kendrick. Hargde says all proceeds from sales will go back to the students to support such activities as field trips and SAT preparation.
‘See you on the other side’ Celebration of Life service honors Carter Smyre Jr.

Apr 19, 2024 | wrbl.com | Teresa Whitaker

(COLUMBUS, Ga.) – Blessed. Generous. Wonderful. Daddy. These are some of the words that were used to describe retired Chief Warrant Officer 3 Carter Smyre Jr. during his Celebration of Life service at Greater Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church in Columbus, Georgia. Smyre, the father of former Georgia State Representative Calvin Smyre, passed away on April 12, 2024. Federal, state, and local dignitaries paid homage to the former businessman.
‘See you on the other side’ Celebration of Life service honors Carter Smyre Jr.

Apr 19, 2024 | yahoo.com | Teresa Whitaker

(COLUMBUS, Ga.) – Blessed. Generous. Wonderful. Daddy. These are some of the words that were used to describe retired Chief Warrant Officer 3 Carter Smyre Jr. during his Celebration of Life service at Greater Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church in Columbus, Georgia. Smyre, the father of former Georgia State Representative Calvin Smyre, passed away on April 12, 2024. Federal, state, and local dignitaries paid homage to the former businessman.