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Thursday, May 16, 2013  Tifton Police responded to the 1100 block of South Park Ave. for a report of a shooting.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Justice investigating IRS targeting of tea party; government watchdog blames lax management

Friday, May 10, 2013  Updated with video; With all of the rainfall accumulated since January and lower than average temperatures, local farmers say not only they've saved money not having to irrigate but they're predicting this 2013 could have a great crop season.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  FDA will investigate added caffeine in foods after new caffeinated gum introduced

Thursday, April 25, 2013  More tough choices ahead for farmers, cities as New Mexico grapples with third year of drought

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  2nd Mississippi man investigated in ricin-laced letters; charges dropped against Elvis impersonator

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  A letter addressed to President Barack Obama is being checked for a "suspicious substance," a day after a letter addressed to a U.S. senator tested positive for poisonous ricin, the U.S. Secret Service says.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  The Albany Police Department is investigating a Tuesday afternoon shooting on South Harding Street.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  The Georgia State Patrol investigated a wreck that happened Tuesday afternoon in Albany.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Investigators are working to determine what caused a fire that killed two adults and five children in rural Kentucky.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  UPDATED: The suspect was apprehended in Lee County by the Lee County Sheriff's Office around 3:45 AM.

Friday, February 22, 2013  According to information gathered by WFXL sister station KGBT, a man wanted for taking part in a Georgia cocaine distribution scheme was arrested in Brownsville, Texas.

Saturday, January 19, 2013  UPDATE: Albany Police state that Mr. Harvey has returned home.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  Updated with video; GATE, allows farmers to purchase their agriculture needs, such as equipment, trucks, feed, and seed, tax free.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Starting January 1st farmers looking for a discount on supplies will have to adhere to new state rules.