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Monday, February 18, 2013  Updated with video; When you hear the words fake eyelashes, spray tans and hair pieces what comes to mind? Most likely, not a child, but in the world of glitz pageants, they are a necessity.

Monday, September 17, 2012  FOX 31'S Melanie Kendall sat down with stars from TLC's hit reality show "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" Saturday.

Thursday, April 05, 2012  Updated with video; Phillip Phillips' dad says he's received phone calls and customers offering thousands of dollars for items relating to the musician.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012  Updated with video; Viewers wanted to know, with 38,000 people at the Mardi Gras Street Festival, was crime an issue?

Thursday, March 01, 2012  The Albany Convention and Visitor's Bureau says the Mardi Gras Street Festival is postponed because of a severe weather threat.

Wednesday, December 07, 2011  The Downtown Merchant's Association is calling for businesses and community members to participate in the parade by creating 'over-the-top' costumes and floats.

Tuesday, December 06, 2011  Updated with video; The Albany Symphony Association says Claire Fox Hillard will not be reinstated as conductor after he was arrested wearing only a towel.

Friday, November 25, 2011  One of the maintenance workers behind putting together the 1,000-piece Festival of Lights event gives the inside story behind the lighted display.

Monday, October 31, 2011  Several Southwest Georgia schools are counting on the public to choose them as the winners of the Glee Give a Note Contest.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011  The country music singer known for "Barefoot Blue Jean Night" is performing in Southwest Georgia on Saturday.

Thursday, October 13, 2011  The county music star and Leesburg native is returning home for Christmas to serve as the Grand Marshall for Lee County's "Spirit of Christmas Parade and Festival."

Thursday, October 06, 2011  During opening weekend, Sherwood's movie Courageous made more than $9 million, nearly $2 million more than its last movie.

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Wednesday, July 13, 2011  Updated with video; Seeing the growth of Downtown Albany, the Mannino family, of Mama Gina's fame, is setting up shop in Downtown Albany as is The Levee Studios.

Friday, July 01, 2011  At the 17th Annual Independence Day Celebration, the Marine Corps Logistics Base in Albany says they want to take time during the patriotic holiday to commemorate the citizens who support them.