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Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Wary world cities expand security, look to quell jitters in wake of blasts at Boston Marathon

Friday, April 12, 2013  Updated with video; In the Facebook story of the day you wanted to know what the Federal trade commission’s Funeral Rule was.

Friday, January 18, 2013  The Sylvester Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 116 Albany Avenue in Sylvester near Shipp's Funeral Home.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Updated with video; While the body of Derek Byrd remains at Hall and Hall Funeral Home in Albany, his family is trying to raise funds for a proper burial.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  A beloved and respected downtown Albany business owner has passed away after a long battle with cancer.

Monday, August 20, 2012  In our Facebook Story of the Day, you wanted to know if residential family burials are allowed in Dougherty County.

Sunday, June 17, 2012  Mission MCLB: Funeral Practice

Monday, June 11, 2012  Updated with video; In this week's Mission MCLB, local marines reflect on Lance Corporal Steven Sutton.

Thursday, June 07, 2012  Updated with video; For the last several weeks, the Southwest Georgia community has been looking for any way to remember Lance Corporal Steve Sutton, and on Wednesday, that moment arrived.

Thursday, June 07, 2012  Updated with video; More than 200 motorcycles led Lance Corporal Steven Sutton’s funeral procession from Lee County into Albany.

Wednesday, June 06, 2012  Updated with video; Fallen Marine, Steve Sutton's, public viewing was held Tuesday as the entire community came out to honor his memory.

Tuesday, June 05, 2012  Updated with video; The Lee County Sheriff's Office has announced changes to Marine Lance Corporal Steven Sutton's funeral procession.

Friday, June 01, 2012  Updated with video; The funeral arrangements for Marine Lance Corporal Steven Sutton have been announced.

Thursday, May 17, 2012  Updated with video; The Georgia Funeral Service Practitioners Association or GFSPA met for their annual state convention in Albany.

Saturday, February 18, 2012  Movie, music stars mourn Whitney Houston in hometown funeral; Houston's voice soars