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

Friday, April 19, 2013  Updated with video; In our Facebook story of the day you wanted to know how to protect yourself and your family from food-borne illnesses.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  No one could change Evan Ebel -- not even the prison reformer he may have killed

Friday, March 22, 2013  Law enforcement and civilians graduated Friday from a crisis intervention course that taught them how to handle mentally ill people.

Monday, February 25, 2013  After several days of steady rainfall, there's concern for people with wells that have been covered by flood waters.

Saturday, February 23, 2013  Residents using private wells that have been flooded by the recent severe weather should take precautions against waterborne illnesses by boiling well water for two minutes and then straining it before consumption, Southwest Health District Environmental Health Director Dewayne Tanner warned this evening.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Since July, there have been at least four mass shootings that killed 47 people and wounded dozens more in Connecticut, Colorado, Oregon and Wisconsin.

Saturday, December 15, 2012  Police are still piecing together bits of information to determine a motive for Friday's massacre at a Connecticut elementary school.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  Updated with video; Here’s some good news for individuals who are choosing to get the flu vaccine this year.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Mom who turned in son fearing he was planning movie theater attack says son 'born different'

Saturday, September 01, 2012  Updated with video; In our Facebook story of the day, people wanted to know when to get a flu shot so it'll be most effective.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  Updated with video; Starting this week many students are heading back to school for band camp. As they prepare for the new year, they're also having to brave high temperatures.

Monday, July 23, 2012  Cargill Beef recalls 30,000 pounds of ground beef produced in Pennsylvania that may contain salmonella

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  Federal food program that screens produce for contamination spared until end of 2012

Sunday, April 15, 2012  Updated with video; After receiving devastating news about her health in early 2011, one woman is thankful that her sister is giving a donation that will save her life.

Wednesday, April 04, 2012  Updated with video; Warmer weather is here and before the mosquitoes come out in full force, health officials are warning people to take precaution.