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

Friday, April 19, 2013  All residents of Boston were ordered to stay in their homes Friday morning as the search for the surviving suspect in the marathon bombings continued after a long night of violence that left another suspect dead.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  In a release posted to searsportrait.com, the company that operates Sears Portrait Studios is closing their locations, including the one inside the Albany Sears.

Sunday, March 03, 2013  Monday will be the last day for customers to shop in the Winn Dixie located on Oakridge Dr. and Radium Springs Rd.

Sunday, February 24, 2013  Due to the heavy rain Southwest Georgia has seen over the past few days, many towns are seeing heavy flooding.

Sunday, February 10, 2013  Updated with video; The 14 and under girls fastpitch softball team, the Extreme Whippets, held a Corn Hole Classic on Saturday to raise money for a trip to the World Series.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Updated with video; As a part of severe weather awareness week, Thursday represents lightning safety.

Sunday, February 03, 2013  Updated with video; Although the Calhoun Memorial Hospital made a last ditch effort to keep their doors open by laying off 29 employees in January, the hospital announced it will be closing its doors at 3 p.m. Friday.

Friday, February 01, 2013  In a statement released Friday afternoon, Quail Unlimited President Bill Bowles has announced the closing of Quail Unlimited

Saturday, January 12, 2013  Updated with video; Liberty Tax held a ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday morning to celebrate the grand opening of their new location on North Slappey Boulevard.

Monday, December 31, 2012  Hallmark will be selling its last card at the Albany Mall on January 27th, as the trademark store will be closing doors.

Monday, December 31, 2012  Officials with Johnny Carinos' corporate office have confirmed that the Albany location has closed for business.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  Updated with video; In recognition of American Education Week, Lee County Primary opened their doors to parents Wednesday from 9 to 11 AM.

Friday, October 26, 2012  Updated with video; Darton opens it's doors for PROBE college fair

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  A business that's been in downtown Albany for more than 35 years has now moved to Lee County.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  For the first time in the event's history, Chehaw's Walk on the Wild Side is moving indoors due to rain.