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

Sunday, April 21, 2013  With severe weather season on the horizon, southwest Georgians are getting prepared.

Sunday, February 24, 2013  Updated with video; The steady rainfall across Southwest Georgia over the past 48 hours has caused many areas in the region to flood.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Updated with video; The National Weather Service is predicting six inches of rain to fall over the weekend.

Monday, January 14, 2013  Much of north Georgia is expected to flood this week as mild weather gives way to cooler temperatures.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  Updated with video: Water driven by the large and powerful storm flooded over an 18-mile stretch of one levee in Plaquemines Parish south of New Orleans.

Friday, August 10, 2012  Updated with video; Tifton starts cleaning up after Wednesday's flood.

Wednesday, August 08, 2012  Over night storms cause head ache for Tift County Residence.

Monday, July 16, 2012  Waterfall-like rain eases in southwest Japan, but 28 dead, thousands of homes damaged

Wednesday, February 29, 2012  Updated with video; A gunmen on the loose after an early morning armed robbery in Albany.

Monday, August 29, 2011  Irene floods Vermont towns as states assess damage, count blessings; NYC trains restart slowly

Wednesday, July 27, 2011  Updated with video; Emergency officials are taking part in a three day conference to prepare for how to respond to flooding.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011  National Weather Service: Mississippi River crests in Memphis, reaching just shy of 48 feet

Friday, May 06, 2011  Mississippi River continues to rise, residents flee as flooding begins in parts of the Delta

Thursday, May 05, 2011  Slow-moving disaster spreads along the mighty Mississippi River; thousands flee from Illinois to Louisiana

Monday, May 02, 2011  After responding to disaster zones, the Southwest Georgia Chapter of the American Red Cross is seeking financial donations to help families in need.