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

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Superdome officials were worried about possible power outage before Super Bowl blackout, documents reveal.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  What is being called the "People's Convention" with public events for thousands is taking a decidedly more subdued approach, and it's all thanks to Mother Nature.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  Are you ready to join the community in cheering on your favorite American Idol contestant as Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez go head to head in the finale?

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  Updated with video; Hundreds of people turned out to the Albany Civic Center to cheer on American Idol finalist Phillip Phillips.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Dougherty Inner City Authority (ADICA) has plans in place to build up the downtown area, but many times getting permission to spend a certain amount halts the process.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012  High Mills Stadium is getting new scoreboards that will be much more high tech than the last ones!

Sunday, December 04, 2011  Official: 13 injured, 2 critically, as fans storm field after Oklahoma State win over Oklahoma

Friday, October 28, 2011  Updated with video; The Albany Housing Authority is bringing together communities through its “Choice Neighborhoods” program.

Friday, October 21, 2011  Earlier in the school year Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital helped Dougherty County schools incorporate the anti-bullying campaign "Rachel's Challenge" into the school system.

Saturday, September 17, 2011  Fourteen bands from high schools across Southwest Georgia participated.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011  Store owner's Chihuahua shows no fear of gun-toting robbers

Wednesday, April 06, 2011  The former Albany NAACP President says there need to be more African-American owned businesses downtown and an expansion of area boundaries. ADICA also announces store openings and new promotion projects.

Thursday, March 03, 2011  It was a ‘Breakfast of Champions’ for some Westover High School students today. The Literary Team celebrated its first-place finish at Wednesday’s Regional Meet at Darton College.

Wednesday, March 02, 2011  The Albany Dougherty Inner City Authority discussed the Oglethorpe Crossing project and how they will payback TAD money in the future.

Thursday, February 24, 2011  The Tax Allocation Committee is moving forward with the Oglethorpe Crossing project. The project is seen as a "shot in the arm" for the area to not only bring money but also life back to downtown Albany.