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1 hour, 53 minutes ago  FBI digs a 3rd day in search for remains of ex-Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa in suburban Detroit

Monday, June 17, 2013  21-year-old Albany State University student Delvon Lewis has been named a 2013 winner of the Jerry Bartow Scholarship.

Monday, June 17, 2013  The FBI says it is searching a field in suburban Detroit based on information involving the disappearance of former Teamsters leader Jimmy Hoffa.

Sunday, June 16, 2013  Updated with video; Pride is being restored into the Dougherty County School System.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  Updated with video; Albany High School senior Abigail Shepherd is competing in the American Red Cross's state-wide Bloodstock Scholarship contest by hosting a blood drive at the Albany Mall Friday afternoon.

Sunday, June 09, 2013  Updated with video; Saturday, the Albany-Doughtery NAACP branch hosted their  “Remembering Medgar Evers Membership Drive”.

Sunday, June 09, 2013  Georgia Southwestern University announced earlier this week that a new athletics scholarship would be awarded, named after longtime coach, Jimmy Hightower.

Friday, May 31, 2013  Updated with video; On Thursday, 18 aspiring leaders graduated from The Dougherty County School System's Leadership Academy.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  For the first time, the Rotary Club of Albany has awarded college students for their excellence in school.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  For the month of May, Bush Animal Clinic has sponsored Megan’s House, an organization that’s a respite home for children ages up to age 17 who have developmental disabilities or are medically fragile.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Cruise passengers expected back in US after fire on Royal Caribbean ship cancels trip

Monday, May 20, 2013  Two Wiregrass students participating in the automotive collision program have been awarded scholarships the Collision Repair Education Foundation in an effort to help them with their education.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Two South Georgia Technical College students received law enforcement scholarships for their work at the South Georgia Technical College Law Enforcement Academy.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Updated with video; Local scholarships can provide extra money to help pay for college.

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