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

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Pelham city schools were locked down Tuesday after a slight physical altercation took place between an elementary school teacher and principal.

Sunday, November 11, 2012  Men and women flanked the Illinois monument at the historic Andersonville National Cemetery on Sunday as a way to honor its memory and pay tribute to the many soldiers who have represented our country.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  With many reports estimating Hurricane Sandy’s damage to be in the range of 20 billion dollars, many people might feel inclined to donate to the relief effort.

Friday, August 17, 2012  Updated with video; Albany Fire officials were called to 201 Leonard Avenue Thursday night for a house fire.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012  Suspect in shooting near Auburn University that killed 3, turns himself in to authorities

Thursday, June 07, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Fire Department responded to a fire on the 2400 block of Leonard Ave Thursday morning.

Saturday, April 30, 2011  Cheif's Leonard Pope to host camp for Southwest Georgia kids.

Wednesday, March 09, 2011  Americus native Leonard Pope visits Phoebe Sumter Medical Center.

Thursday, November 18, 2010  Albany Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes Business, Non-Profit and Ambassador of the Year. Lamar Reese receives Lifetime Achievement Award.

Sunday, June 27, 2010  Leonard Pope has fun with kids while warning them about the dangers of childhood obesity.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010  Lee County Sheriff’s deputies used their Taser guns on a man who reportedly stole several items from the Lee County Wal-Mart and then tried to run away.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010  A true bill has been found on 58-year-old Leonard Lawson who worked for the authority for 39 years.

Thursday, November 19, 2009  Two Atlanta television reporters are recovering from minor injuries they received when their news truck touched power lines and caused an explosion.

Thursday, April 23, 2009  An Albany man is charged in connection with an automobile fatality.