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

Yesterday at 9:05 PM  Updated with new photos (Caution, graphic images), new video added; death toll now at 51.

Yesterday at 8:40 AM  Swarm of tornadoes slam Plains, Midwest; 1 dead in Oklahoma mobile home park ravaged by twister

Sunday, May 19, 2013  A brotherly bond and family rivalries exists on the Crisp County baseball team. It's the reason the Cougars are one playoff step away from a GHSA state championship berth.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  Updated with video; Powerball players are rejoicing as the prize money continues to climb, currently sitting at $600 million dollars for Saturday's drawing.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  Updated with video; Hope Ministries held their annual, "Benefit Cookout" this afternoon raising money and awareness for those that are less fortunate.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  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.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  Updated with video; Officials in Tifton held a health fair this morning promoting better eating habits, and overall exercise routines.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  Updated with video; Graduating from high school is a special time for anyone, but for Lynette Caseman, it means even more.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  With summer just around the corner, farmers in Southwest Georgia are staying busy. However this season is a bit different, as officials in Washington have stolen the farming community's attention.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  Student athletes from Dougherty, Mitchell, and Terrell counties made a trip to Phoebe Northwest this weekend to get cleared to play school sports in the fall.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  May is also known as National Trauma Awareness Month and The American Trauma Society and the Society of Trauma Nurses are raising awareness with their "If You're Distracted, We're Impacted" campaign.