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

38 minutes ago  Updated with video; Hope Ministries held their annual, "Benefit Cookout" this afternoon raising money and awareness for those that are less fortunate.

38 minutes ago  Updated with video; After a 40-hour work week most Americans come home, kick off their shoes and relax. However it isn't long before their putting on those high heels and tightening up that tie to head back to the daily grind.

43 minutes ago  Updated with video; Officials in Tifton held a health fair this morning promoting better eating habits, and overall exercise routines.

2 hours, 18 minutes ago  The Power-Ball rolled, and all of America let out a disappointed exhale as the winner was announced in Florida.

2 hours, 25 minutes ago  With summer just around the corner, farmers in Southwest Georgia are staying busy. However this season is a bit different, as officials in Washington have stolen the farming community's attention.

Yesterday at 8:25 PM  Thomasville Police are currently investigating an armed robbery that took place late Friday.

Yesterday at 8:25 PM  Updated with video; Two Lee County fourth graders have made it their mission to end cancer.

Yesterday at 5:46 PM  Powerball players are rejoicing as the prize money continues to climb, currently sitting at $600 million dollars for Saturday's drawing.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Updated with video; Officials say dog bites continue to be a serious health and safety issue across the nation.

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.

Friday, May 17, 2013  United States Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia Michael Moore has announced via press release that 52-year-old Josh Ensley has entered a plea of guilty to one count of an Indictment charging him with receipt of child pornography.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Two South Georgia Technical College students received law enforcement scholarships for their work at the South Georgia Technical College Law Enforcement Academy.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  UPDATE: Mumford has been found. The Americus Police Department and Georgia Bureau of Investigation need your help finding an abducted Americus child.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Lowndes County Sheriff's Department has made an arrest after a fire was started in a Lowndes Middle School bathroom.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Tifton Police responded to the 1100 block of South Park Ave. for a report of a shooting.