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

Monday, May 20, 2013  Swarm of tornadoes slam Plains, Midwest; 1 dead in Oklahoma mobile home park ravaged by twister

Sunday, May 19, 2013  Updated with video; Graduating from high school is a special time for anyone, but for Lynette Caseman, it means even more.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  It's that time of the year again! Time to start thinking about and registering for summer classes.

Friday, May 17, 2013  United States Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia Michael Moore has announced via press release that 34-year-old Lowndes County resident Devasko Dewayne Lewis has indicted by a Federal Grand Jury on May 16th.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Police reports and court documents paint a picture of a young man who appears to have made a fatally flawed decision in the heat of the moment.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Updated with video; Officials with the Albany Police Department say 52-year-old William Frantz was seriously injured after a Ford Explorer pulled out in front of his motorcycle on Sylvester Road Wednesday evening.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Updated with video; The owner of Maryland Fried Chicken on Slappey Boulevard is offering a $500 reward to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of a burglary suspect.

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

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Oklahoma congressman proposes $20 billion spending cut over 10 years in nation's food stamps program

Monday, May 06, 2013  Gas prices started to fluctuate last week after the cost for a barrel of oil jumped above $90 and has held steady in that price range according to information released by AAA.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Houston police say shots fired at Houston airport ticket counter; 1 man critically injured

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Women's groups hit administration for appealing order lifting age limits on morning-after pill

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  FDA allowing 15-year-olds with ID to buy morning-after pill over the counter

Monday, April 29, 2013  AAA officials say that although price of gas fell again last week, oil prices quickly jumped after government reports showed U.S. jobless claims rose less than forecast.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Attorney General Sam Olens announced Wednesday via press release that an 18 month prosecution of an extensive tobacco trafficking ring spanning several counties has concluded with the prosecution resulting in the collection of more than $1.3 million in unpaid tobacco taxes and the sentencing of 49 defendants.