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

Monday, June 17, 2013  A shooting at the Ashburn Inn late Sunday night took the life of one woman and left two other victims injured.

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.

Friday, May 31, 2013  Updated with video; School is out in Southwest Georgia and although many kids will spend their days in camp, there are plenty who will stay at home alone.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  On June 4th, the Georgia Supreme Court will hear the case between Turner County and three cities over the distribution of Local Option Sales Taxes.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Consumer watchdog group warns that most sunscreens meet FDA standards, but questionable SPF ratings persist

Sunday, May 05, 2013  Updated with video; Leaders throughout the state met in Albany on Friday for their first lesson during the three-day Georgia Conference of Black Mayors which focused on economic development and job creation.

Friday, May 03, 2013  A Moultrie man is in the hospital after he was burned during an explosion in his backyard Friday evening.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  The cause of the fire, which started Wednesday night, remained under investigation, but it was believed to be accidental.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Officials with the Turner County Sheriff's Office and Ashburn Police Department are asking for the public’s help in identifying an armed robbery suspect.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany fire department sent two houses up in flames this morning for live fire training.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  Albany Fire officials are warning residents that a controlled burn will be staged Monday morning at 1212 Avalon, in Albany.

Monday, April 01, 2013  A Moultrie home caught fire Friday leaving the structure with minimal damage.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Prescribed burns are huge in the South and take place all the time.

Saturday, March 23, 2013  The Camilla Fire Department gathered Saturday morning at the historic Camilla Train Depot for a, "Poke Run," in support of the Burn Foundation.

Sunday, March 17, 2013  The Albany Fire Department has been raising money this weekend for their "Burn the Boot" campaign.