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

Monday, April 15, 2013  Michigan judge holds self in contempt, pays $25 fine after his smartphone disrupts hearing

Thursday, November 15, 2012  BP agrees to plead guilty and pay a record $4.5 billion over Gulf spill; 3 employees charged

Saturday, August 18, 2012  Updated with video; In our Facebook Story of the Day we asked, "How much does the city make monthly in parking fines?"

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  Starting Wednesday August 1st, the city of Albany will no longer accept personal checks as a form of payment for Municipal Court.

Friday, June 22, 2012  Updated with video; The PINES program is doubling the amount for overdue Library materials from 10-cents to 20-cents in the coming days.

Tuesday, April 03, 2012  Updated with video; Southwest Georgia Regional Airport patrons will now risk a ticket when dropping someone off to the airport.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012  The Georgia Senate has passed a vicious dog bill that will hold owners of certain dogs more accountable.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012  Updated with video; Changes to the so-called "Sunshine Law" that were approved Tuesday in the House Judiciary Committee make government actions in meetings more transparent.

Monday, January 02, 2012  Supreme Court could use Idaho couple's legal fight to make major change in environmental law

Wednesday, October 19, 2011  Family and friends were also in attendance at Albany’s Law Enforcement Center in support of those who help keep the city safe.

Friday, September 02, 2011  Phoebe Sumter to host Press Conference to officially announce 100-day countdown to the opening of the new hospital.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011  Wanted Maine man helped police find him after 'pocket dialing' 911 while doing yard work

Wednesday, March 30, 2011  Complete story re-write: US fines Virginia Tech maximum $55,000 for response to 2007 mass shooting

Tuesday, December 21, 2010  Toyota to pay a record $32.4M in additional fines for handling of safety recalls

Monday, May 10, 2010  U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says more fines are possible for Toyota Motor Corp. if further safety violations are uncovered.