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

Yesterday at 4:28 PM  The National Weather Service says that the tornado that devastated Moore, Okla., topped the scale as an EF5.

Monday, May 20, 2013  The Albany Aviation Commission met tonight to continue discussing the new terminal.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Updated with new photos (Caution, graphic images), new video added; death toll now at 51.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Monday marked the first day of the annual 100 Days of Summer H.E.A.T campaign which also goes hand in hand with the state’s annual May campaign of Click It or Ticket.

Monday, May 20, 2013  The Lee County Board of Commissioners Finance Committee met on Monday afternoon to continue looking over the final portions of next year's budget.

Monday, May 20, 2013  College campuses in Albany are quiet this time of year.  Many students have gone home for the summer and the Class of 2013 has accepted its diplomas. But now that those grads out in the working world, will they stay here in Albany?

Monday, May 20, 2013  After weeks of discussion, Dougherty County commissioners have denied funding for the National Youth Sports Program.

Monday, May 20, 2013  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.