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Thursday, May 16, 2013  The Albany Police Department's Criminal Investigations Bureau would like to solicit the public's assistance with locating Cedrick Butler, a black male that is 5'10 and weighs 155 pounds.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Kevin Reilly, Chairman, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company, unveiled the FOX primetime slate for the 2013-2014 television season Monday to the national advertising community during its annual Programming Presentation at the Beacon Theatre.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Judge in New York rips government for opposing his order giving broader access to morning-after pill

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Tax season is here and many southwest Georgia businesses are eligible to receive thousands in tax credits, except many don't know it.

Monday, April 01, 2013  The city of Doerun will have a new business opening just in time for the new school year.

Monday, April 01, 2013  Albany police are investigating a break-in at Applejax Sports Bar and Lounge on East Broad that left the owners with a $1700 repair bill and missing cash.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Officials with Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital announced via press release that a reenactment of a Ben Hill County plane crash is being featured on the Christian Broadcasting Network’s “700 Club” on Tuesday, March 26.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  City of Albany Mayor Dorothy Hubbard and Dougherty County Commission Chairman Jeff Sinyard met with Congressman Sanford Bishop and US Senators Johnny Isakson and Saxby Chambliss on Wednesday to discuss the possibility of privatizing the post office building on West Broad so it won't close.

Sunday, March 17, 2013  Updated with video; Albany Police are reporting that the, "Apple Jax" at 1303 East Broad Avenue was burglarized some time Friday night.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Updated with video; The Youth Advisory Board of the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church of Broad Avenue held their annual African American Black History Program on Wednesday evening.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  The City of Albany Engineering Department has announced that effective immediately, Magnolia at Broad Avenue is closed due to emergeny railroad repair.

Saturday, February 23, 2013  The Albany Police Department is asking drivers to use caution at the intersection of North Magnolia and West Broad Avenue due to road closures.

Friday, February 15, 2013  Updated with video; Albany fire and police officials recieved a call around 4:20PM Thursday that there was deceased male inside an old auto repair shop on East Broad and Old Radium Springs.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Eric Cantor joins a growing list of Republicans who say the party needs to broaden its political appeal.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany Police Department is on scene at a home on 1700 block of West Broad Street after shots were fired within.