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

Monday, May 20, 2013  After weeks of discussion, Dougherty County commissioners have denied funding for the National Youth Sports Program.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  Student athletes from Dougherty, Mitchell, and Terrell counties made a trip to Phoebe Northwest this weekend to get cleared to play school sports in the fall.

Monday, May 13, 2013  The Dougherty County Finance Committee has recommended that county commissioners deny a $15,000 funding request for the National Youth Sports Program.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Police reports and court documents paint a picture of a young man who appears to have made a fatally flawed decision in the heat of the moment.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  'Why not live truthfully?': NBA's Jason Collins comes out, prompted in part by Boston bombings

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  An aggravated assault suspect has been indicted by a grand jury in connection to a shooting that happened back in January.

Monday, April 01, 2013  Albany police are investigating a break-in at Applejax Sports Bar and Lounge on East Broad that left the owners with a $1700 repair bill and missing cash.

Saturday, March 30, 2013  Albany Police have reportedly arrested 24-year-old, Richard Bodiford in connection with a car theft that took place Thursday at the Albany Mall.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  In beach-loving Brazil, the disabled defy even paralysis to ride the waves

Friday, March 22, 2013  Albany will soon have a new place to dine and hangout.

Friday, March 08, 2013  Updated with video; Nancy Lopez and Ray Knight now have streets named in their honor.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Updated with video; The National Youth Sports Program (NYSP), a free of charge summer program for children 8-15, is asking for the city of Albany's help in funding this year's program.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Flyers call policy allowing small knives, baseball bats, golf clubs on planes 'common sense'

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  National Rifle Association will be primary sponsor of NASCAR Sprint Cup race in Texas in April

Saturday, February 23, 2013  Albany Recreation and Parks and Liz Dennis from the Georgia Association of Blind Athletes joined forces Saturday morning to teach others about a game called “Goalball.”