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

Yesterday at 7:38 PM  In the aftermath of a tornado that leveled off portions of Oklahoma, rescue crews from across the nation are lending their support.

Yesterday at 4:28 PM  The National Weather Service says that the tornado that devastated Moore, Okla., topped the scale as an EF5.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Updated with new photos (Caution, graphic images), new video added; death toll now at 51.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Swarm of tornadoes slam Plains, Midwest; 1 dead in Oklahoma mobile home park ravaged by twister

Monday, May 20, 2013  In survey, economists say consumers are poised to boost spending, offset government cuts

Friday, May 17, 2013  United States Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia Michael Moore has announced via press release that 52-year-old Josh Ensley has entered a plea of guilty to one count of an Indictment charging him with receipt of child pornography.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Thanks to a tip made to Crime stoppers a Dougherty County registered sex offender is behind bars.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Israeli police bar Jews, tourists from Jerusalem's holiest site after Palestinian protests

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Idaho spud giant bets on biotech potatoes 12 years after similar Monsanto push failed

Sunday, May 12, 2013  When it comes to severe weather, storms come in all shapes and sizes and can cause a variety of destruction.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  Updated with video; Officials with the 'American Red Cross' advise Albany residents to be prepared when disaster strikes.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Ex-relatives of Ohio man in kidnapping case say he terrorized family; bail set at $8 million for him

Friday, May 10, 2013  Updated with video; Turner students participate in a career fair

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Updated with video; Officials with the Albany Police Department say 52-year-old William Frantz was seriously injured after a Ford Explorer pulled out in front of his motorcycle on Sylvester Road Wednesday evening.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  It's been a mild spring and a cool May here in southwest Georgia but just because the weather has been mild doesn't mean we're going to have a cool summer.