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

Thursday, June 13, 2013  With temperatures well into the upper 90's, the scorching heat doesn’t only affect us, it also affects the food we eat.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  A brewing threat from Iowa to Mid-Atlantic expected to bring massive thunderstorms, high winds, hail, and a rare event known as a derecho.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Updated with video; The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is forecasting an active storm season this year.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Weakened Tropical Storm Andrea moving briskly up East Coast, bringing rains to Georgia, Carolinas

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Tropical Storm Andrea a little stronger in the Gulf as it bears down on Florida coast

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Dangerous thrills: After deaths of pro storm chasers, industry questions risks and motivations

Monday, June 03, 2013  Severe storms over in East and South, but more rain and winds coming; Oklahoma death toll up to 13

Friday, May 31, 2013  One death reported related to Thursday's severe weather.

Sunday, May 26, 2013  Mother Nature continues to provide a pattern that brings Southwest Georgia sunshine and tranquil conditions.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  The National Weather Service says that the tornado that devastated Moore, Okla., topped the scale as an EF5.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  As with any natural disaster, coverage of the tornadoes that ripped through Oklahoma have been playing almost 24/7 on every major news channel.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  The storm's death toll was corrected and lowered to 24, including 7 children.

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  Ridging over the Southeastern portion of the United States keeps the heat and moisture in place to get the work-week started.