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Yesterday at 10:55 PM  Updated with video; Powerball players are rejoicing as the prize money continues to climb, currently sitting at $600 million dollars for Saturday's drawing.

Yesterday at 10:20 PM  Updated with video; Hope Ministries held their annual, "Benefit Cookout" this afternoon raising money and awareness for those that are less fortunate.

Yesterday at 10:20 PM  Updated with video; After a 40-hour work week most Americans come home, kick off their shoes and relax. However it isn't long before their putting on those high heels and tightening up that tie to head back to the daily grind.

Yesterday at 10:15 PM  Updated with video; Officials in Tifton held a health fair this morning promoting better eating habits, and overall exercise routines.

Yesterday at 10:00 PM  Updated with video; Graduating from high school is a special time for anyone, but for Lynette Caseman, it means even more.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany Police Department said goodbye to patrol office Marvin Jennings in February as he left for training camp, and now the officer is set to deploy to Afghanistan in June

Saturday, May 18, 2013  Updated with video; Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany officials have released a statement as an update to potential furloughs.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  Updated with video; Cox Elementary School from Moultrie paid a visit to the campus of Albany State University Friday morning.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  Updated with video; The temperature is rising, schools are out and summer is here, but before you hit the road for a little R&R, there are a few things you should do to your car to make sure you get there safely.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  Updated with video; Two Lee County fourth graders have made it their mission to end cancer.