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

Monday, May 13, 2013  Mother Nature is bringing Southwest Georgia a magnificent week of weather.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  It's been a mild spring and a cool May here in southwest Georgia but just because the weather has been mild doesn't mean we're going to have a cool summer.

Sunday, March 03, 2013  Updated with video; Running wasn't the only event happening in Albany Saturday, the annual Mardi Gras festival was held despite frigid temperatures outside.

Monday, January 21, 2013  AAA predicted a retreat of gas prices at the pump and their forecast is coming true.

Friday, November 16, 2012  If you've stepped outside recently, you probably have noticed the transition to winter has begun, and as the temperature continues to drop, the potential for tree limbs to fall goes up!

Monday, September 03, 2012  Updated with video; In the summer month, the heat of the Deep South made working conditions uncomfortable, that was until engineers found a new way to beat the heat.

Friday, July 13, 2012  Updated with video; Albany police have released new details in the Thursday afternoon Leisure Court stabbing.

Sunday, July 08, 2012  Updated with video; Employees at Chehaw experimented with ways to beat the heat that not only give their furry friends some much needed relief from the sun but also keeps them alert and healthy.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  Updated with video; The new ice cream shop "Cool Scoops" opened up this past Saturday and is located directly across from the Flint RiverQuarium.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  Updated with video; The Carver Pool and Spray Park on McKinley Street is now open.

Monday, April 23, 2012  For years people across the world have been celebrating Earth Day.

Thursday, March 15, 2012  Updated with video; Celebrated writer, Rebecca Walker, daughter of Pulitzer Prize author Alice Walker, was in Albany on Wednesday speaking to students.

Monday, February 13, 2012  Adele swept the major honors of song, record and album of the year Sunday for her lost-love epic "21" and its driving single "Rolling in the Deep."

Friday, February 03, 2012  Updated with video; 'Cool Scoops' is expected to open in the coming months, featuring a variety of treats along with ice cream.

Monday, November 21, 2011  Updated with video; For travelers there's a lot that goes into a road trip: planning, packing, and getting to your destination on time, but before hitting the highway make sure your plans aren't halted by car trouble.