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Today at 6:15 AM  A new check in procedure allows Phoebe to see more patients.

Today at 6:10 AM  Phoebe’s Board of Director’s meet and review hospital results and future projects.

Today at 6:10 AM  Actor Michael Douglas has announced his throat cancer to the world, and he’s blaming it on a combination of excess drinking and smoking. However a recent University of Texas study is going against his claim.

Today at 6:05 AM  Volunteers from the Turner Job Corps worked to clean out the building this week.

Today at 6:05 AM  One day after President Obama’s address to the nation announcing the end of U.S. combat operations in Iraq, two civilian-Marines have returned home to Albany. James Miller and Bobbie Sherman arrived at the Southwest Georgia Regional Airport to hugs and cheers from friends and family.

Today at 6:00 AM  The jury deliberated for only 25 minutes before returning the guilty verdict against 22-year-old Keith Marcus Carridine.

Today at 6:00 AM  A Moultrie man who was shot in the head Monday night remains hospitalized, but his condition has improved.

Today at 6:00 AM  Firefighters responded to a call at 133 Westcott Lane around 2 a.m. and found two cars half engulfed in flames.

Today at 5:55 AM  Two candidates are left from 81 nationwide applicants for Albany’s Downtown Manager position, and after Don Buie debacle, both are being thoroughly investigated.

Today at 5:55 AM  20-year-old Adrianna Denise Pierce has pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the May 2009 stabbing death of her 17-year-old brother, Joel Hendley. 

Today at 5:50 AM  Red Cross in Albany is sending an Urgent Response Vehicle filled with food and beverages to North Carolina for Hurricane Earl aid.