Latest news, weather and high school sports for Albany and Southwest Georgia

Friday, March 01, 2013  Several Dougherty County schools went under lockdown Friday afternoon after shots were fired in the area.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  The Dougherty County School Police is being assisted by the Albany Police Department after an incident at Westover High School spilled over.

Monday, January 14, 2013  Albany High School was locked down early Monday morning.

Thursday, August 02, 2012  Updated with video; The Dougherty County National Night Out was held Thursday bringing out over 3,000 students.

Friday, May 04, 2012  The Dougherty County School Board addressed the issue of the arrest authorization emails between members of the Dougherty County School System and Dougherty County School Police.

Wednesday, May 02, 2012  Updated with video; The Metro Albany SWAT is called out after a man barricades himself in his home.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012  Updated with video; Would you put a 6-year-old in handcuffs if they were throwing a tantrum?

Friday, April 06, 2012  Updated with video; After a brawl at Monroe Comprehensive High School, a parent is requesting that the Dougherty County School System do some investigating.

Thursday, March 08, 2012  A grand jury has issued an indictment for a man accused of maliciously causing excessive physical pain to a child.

Friday, January 27, 2012  Updated with video; A brawl at Monroe Comprehensive High School lands 11 students in jail.

Monday, December 12, 2011  Updated with warrant information and video; Another school official is under investigation for falsifying information related to school lunches.

Friday, November 04, 2011  Updated with video; A local principal and her husband are charged with falsifying documents.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011  Dougherty County School Police need your help finding Roger Jefferson.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011  Updated with video; Multiple charges are stemming from shots fired Friday afternoon.

Wednesday, August 03, 2011  School is back in and that means watching out for students getting on and off the bus.