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

Saturday, April 06, 2013  Albany police were called to a shooting that took place Saturday evening in the 1400 block of E. 1st Avenue.

Monday, January 21, 2013  Hundreds gathered at the First African Baptist Church in Sylvester to honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and give back to the community.

Monday, January 21, 2013  Officials confirm Edd Walker, the former longtime Sheriff of Tift County, has passed away.

Sunday, December 23, 2012  9-year-old Jason Walker is looking to find a correct Bone Marrow match, that could potentially save his life.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  According to a press release issued by the College Board, Worth County schools have made the grade.

Friday, November 16, 2012  Updated with video; Officials responded to a call on November 7th at the 2300 block of Bettie's Drive to check on an elderly female in bad health.

Saturday, October 06, 2012  Updated with video; 150 people showed up Saturday afternoon for Albany's First Annual Buddy Walk at Sherwood Legacy Park to raise Down Syndrome Awareness.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012  The third day of tribunal cases surrounding the 2009 CRCT scandal began on Tuesday morning and the tribunal has recommended renewing the principal's contract.

Tuesday, July 03, 2012  Connor Crowley is yet another example of that you are never too young to think of others.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  Updated with video; AAA announced oil prices closed at $79.76 last week - the first time the price per barrel fell below $80.00 in ten months.

Thursday, June 14, 2012  The Georgia Lottery has announced that several employees at MillerCoors Brewery have won a $1 million dollar prize.

Wednesday, June 06, 2012  Walker looks to mend Wisconsin political divide by meeting with lawmakers over brats and beer

Thursday, April 19, 2012  APD and others need your help finding Ethel Walker.

Thursday, March 15, 2012  Updated with video; Celebrated writer, Rebecca Walker, daughter of Pulitzer Prize author Alice Walker, was in Albany on Wednesday speaking to students.

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  Due to the weekend's tornadoes, the Georgia Department of Transportation is closing roads and lanes for clean-up efforts.