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

2 hours, 15 minutes ago  In the aftermath of a tornado that leveled off portions of Oklahoma, rescue crews from across the nation are lending their support.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Albany State University Associate Professor of English Dr. Jeffery Mack was announced as one of 25 recipients of a National Endowment for the Humanities award Tuesday morning

Sunday, May 12, 2013  Updated with video; Officials with the 'American Red Cross' advise Albany residents to be prepared when disaster strikes.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany Convention and Visitors Bureau held a hospitality expo and several hometown tours Saturday.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Updated with video; The Thronateeska chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution have awarded two scholarships to students from Albany High School and Dougherty High School.

Friday, May 03, 2013  From grain to glass, making vodka and whiskey with local crops is catching on

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Darton student Claire Dyal of Albany has been named the 2013 New Century Scholar for Georgia according to information released by the college.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Updated wtih video; Dixie, a five year old American Pit Bull is now dead at the hands of a Vienna police officer.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Wiregrass Technical College has been approved for a six year accreditation renewal from the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists for their Pharmacy Technology program.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Hollywood yielding to China's box-office clout by removing some content, filming alternatives

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  AGING AMERICA: Poll finds people in denial about the need for long-term care as they get older

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Rheda Hall, half owner of All American Fun Park with her husband Robert, passed away at her home Tuesday according family representatives.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Don't take the cinnamon challenge: Doctors warn teens after surge in calls to poison centers

Monday, April 22, 2013  Earth Day is upon us and Keep Albany Dougherty Beautiful is bringing together city officials, students and other citizens in the community for the Great American Cleanup event.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  Updated with video; City and County officials gathered Friday morning downtown to kick off Keep Albany-Dougherty Beautiful's Great American Cleanup event.