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

Today at 9:00 AM  FBI digs a 3rd day in search for remains of ex-Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa in suburban Detroit

Today at 6:00 AM  Updated with video; Police officers at Albany State University participated in traffic stop training Tuesday afternoon.

Monday, June 17, 2013  21-year-old Albany State University student Delvon Lewis has been named a 2013 winner of the Jerry Bartow Scholarship.

Friday, June 14, 2013  Albany State University, Darton College, and Albany Technical College student teachers will tour schools in Dougherty County Friday to get an up close view about how experienced educators provide instruction to students who perform below state standards.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Michael J. Moore, United States Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia, announced that Stuart C. Cole, 58, of St Pete Beach, Florida, Mark C. Simpson, 50, of Lake Park, Georgia, and Stephanie M. Simpson, 30, of Lake Park, Georgia, were indicted by a Federal Grand Jury

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement regarding the recent controversy surrounding data gathering by the National Security Agency.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Several contributors are stepping up to provide financial support for a summer program on Albany State University’s campus according to a press release issued by the University.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss of Georgia voted for final passage of the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 on Monday and released a statement.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Updated with video; The Georgia State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a morning fire that damaged a Lee County home.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Updated with video; Dougherty County Commissioners met in a work session Monday morning to discuss issues within the community.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) was awarded a $24,050 grant from the University System of Georgia (USG) for a project aimed at improving student retention.

Monday, June 10, 2013  The Georgia DOT has been notified by Norfolk Southern Railroad of the need to schedule a detour on State Route 520 BUS/Slappey Blvd.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Updated with video; On Friday, people around the United States celebrated National Donut Day.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Updated with video; UPDATED: Officials responded to a fatal accident along Highway 32 East around 5am near Irving Road at the Ben Hill-Irwin County line.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Updated with video; Officers now have a 16-year-old male in custody.