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

51 minutes ago  In the aftermath of a tornado that leveled off portions of Oklahoma, rescue crews from across the nation are lending their support.

Yesterday at 11:07 PM  The Albany Aviation Commission met tonight to continue discussing the new terminal.

Yesterday at 7:27 PM  Albany Technical College is leading the state in technical college graduates but President Dr. Anthony Parker says the current graduation rate isn't high enough.

Yesterday at 2:16 PM  Out of more than 40,000 people living in Tift County, only two residents showed up to the first neighborhood watch meeting on Monday evening, alarming organizers who say community involvement is everything.

Yesterday at 2:09 PM  The Lee County Board of Commissioners Finance Committee met on Monday afternoon to continue looking over the final portions of next year's budget.

Yesterday at 1:31 PM  The Crisp County Board of Education approved the hiring of Russell “Rusty” Sowell as the new high school principal this past week

Sunday, May 19, 2013  Updated with video; Powerball players are rejoicing as the prize money continues to climb, currently sitting at $600 million dollars for Saturday's drawing.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  Updated with video; Hope Ministries held their annual, "Benefit Cookout" this afternoon raising money and awareness for those that are less fortunate.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  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.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  Updated with video; Officials in Tifton held a health fair this morning promoting better eating habits, and overall exercise routines.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  The Powerball rolled, and all of America let out a disappointed exhale as the winner was announced in Florida.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  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.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  On Saturday, 7-year-old Jason Sisk, from Fayetteville, Tennessee, made the biggest kill of his life in the Hog Hunters for Hope event in Douglas, Georgia.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany Police Department said goodbye to patrol office Marvin Jennings in February as he left for training camp, and now the officer is set to deploy to Afghanistan in June

Saturday, May 18, 2013  Thomasville Police are currently investigating an armed robbery that took place late Friday.