Good morning, Columbus.

Fall arrives in Uptown Columbus as businesses, schools and community groups launch the Uptown Scarecrow Trail on Oct.

1. Visitors can enjoy unique scarecrow displays along Broadway until Oct. 31 and vote on Facebook to pick the People’s Choice winner announced on Nov. 2.

WTVM revealed its 2026 Dream Room Makeover today, showcasing a redesigned local space that blends modern style with practical elements + the project is set to inspire viewers with fresh design ideas.

Fort Benning’s Oktoberfest returns from Oct.

16 to Oct. 18 at Uchee Creek Campground & Marina. The free event offers German food, brews, music and family activities, and includes a shuttle service for DoD cardholders on Saturday.

Columbus State University established the Lt. Gen. Hal & Julia Moore Institute for the Study of the American Military Experience on Oct.

7 near Fort Benning. The institute will expand military history education and public engagement with a Veterans Day celebration on Nov. 11 at PowerHouse.

Officials in the Chattahoochee Valley urged residents to prepare for severe weather as a potential tropical storm approaches from the Gulf; they recommended emergency kits (with food, batteries, and water) and advised monitoring NOAA alerts, with more details expected soon.

A safe sleep symposium was held yesterday at Bill and Olivia Amos Children’s Hospital to explain infant sleep safety and share best practices.

Medical experts detailed strategies for caregivers to reduce sleep-related risks (drawing on local and state health insights).

Officials announced that a new mental health facility is planned for Phenix City and construction is expected to begin soon to improve care for residents.