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

Yesterday at 5:55 PM  Officials are investigating after a 6-month-old baby dies while in the custody of a babysitter.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  Updated with video; The body of Lowndes County High School student Kendrick Johnson has been exhumed according to the family for a second, private autopsy.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Nearly two years after the death of 9-year-old Jakob Peters, his parents have filed a wrongful death suit against a prominent Dawson citizen.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Officials with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation have released the results of Miller County Sheriff, H.E. "Buddy" Glass's autopsy.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Just days after the announcement that longtime Miller County Sheriff H.E. Glass was found dead behind his home, the department has named an interim-sheriff.

Saturday, June 08, 2013  Officials with the Miller County Sheriff's Office have confirmed that long-time Sheriff, H.E. Glass was found dead earlier this morning behind his home.

Monday, June 03, 2013  Severe storms over in East and South, but more rain and winds coming; Oklahoma death toll up to 13

Monday, May 27, 2013  Albany Fire Department officials have a new tool to use in the event of a drowning.

Monday, May 27, 2013  As families head out to the pool or lake for Memorial Day, health professionals are stressing water safety.

Friday, May 24, 2013  Attack casts spotlight on radical preachers and the terror group al-Shabab

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Lawyers for a Georgia death row inmate are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to step in to prevent the execution of their client, who they say is mentally disabled.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  UK emergency response committee meets after man butchered in daylight attack in London

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  The storm's death toll was corrected and lowered to 24, including 7 children.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  For the second time in a week, Colquitt County court officials have sentenced a defendant for a 2004 quintuple murder.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Before the summer kicks in, Georgia officials are reminding parents to make sure children aren't left in hot cars.