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

Yesterday at 1:31 PM  The Crisp County Board of Education approved the hiring of Russell “Rusty” Sowell as the new high school principal this past week

Yesterday at 1:16 PM  College campuses in Albany are quiet this time of year.  Many students have gone home for the summer and the Class of 2013 has accepted its diplomas. But now that those grads out in the working world, will they stay here in Albany?

Yesterday at 9:55 AM  Gas prices stayed unchanged and are expected to stay that way leading up to Memorial Day according to new reports released by AAA.

Yesterday at 7:00 AM  Consumer watchdog group warns that most sunscreens meet FDA standards, but questionable SPF ratings persist

Friday, May 17, 2013  Updated with video; Find out why some teachers are paid close to six figures

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Updated with video; From Pre-K to college; students are set to graduate high school in 2026.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Updated with video; The Dougherty County Board of Education building and grounds committee met Tuesday morning to go over their plans for schools that need a construction upgrade.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Updated with video; The legal blood alcohol content while boating is now the same as on the road.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Once the girl with the Billy Bob tattoo, Jolie now inspires with mastectomy revelation

Monday, May 13, 2013  One of Albany High School’s standout lady basketball players is graduating and continuing her career locally.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  Updated with video; With graduation just days away, McClung isn’t the only senior worrying about the future.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  Updated with video; Dually enrolled Culinary Arts students from Lee County High School will come to Albany Tech’s Culinary Arts lab in the Logistics Education Center for a cooking competition.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Lee County can finally "Eat Mor Chikin" as the newest location of Chick-fil-A is now open for business in the Lee Crossings Plaza.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Officials with the Georgia Bureau of Investigations and Clay County Sheriff's Office confirm that a Pataula Charter Academy school bus was traveling along Highway 93, between Fort Gaines and Blakely, around 4:15 Thursday afternoon.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Gas prices started to fluctuate last week after the cost for a barrel of oil jumped above $90 and has held steady in that price range according to information released by AAA.