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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Albany State University Associate Professor of English Dr. Jeffery Mack was announced as one of 25 recipients of a National Endowment for the Humanities award Tuesday morning

Thursday, March 14, 2013  Two connected to Colorado stolen items arrested in Tift County.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Updated with video; Some parents claim the evacuation process was unorganized.

Saturday, October 13, 2012  Updated with video; After 30-years of service for the Albany Police Department, Captain Mack Green retires.

Saturday, September 29, 2012  One church brought together the community to get locals registered to vote.

Monday, July 09, 2012  Updated with video; Albany Idol crowns its winner.

Monday, June 11, 2012  Valdosta-native and former Lowndes High School football player Edward Christian was fatally shot at an apartment party near Auburn University.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  Updated with video; Meet Bridgette and Travis Mack winners of the “What’s Right” contest.

Thursday, February 16, 2012  Police say they further investigation of a late night armed robbery led them to arrest the three victims.

Sunday, January 22, 2012  A Sunday morning attack at the Legend Lounge and Club in east Albany has sent one woman to the hospital.

Monday, December 12, 2011  Updated with video; The Albany Museum of Art bestowed its highest honor to three recipients.

Friday, October 21, 2011  Two Worth County Commissioners bring up incidents causing them concern about animal control, including one where a horse was killed.

Saturday, August 20, 2011  Updated with video; East Albany’s new Family Empowerment Center is now open for business.

Friday, August 19, 2011  Downtown Albany launches a newspaper specifically for the area, full of information about the area.

Saturday, June 11, 2011