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

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Six dirt roads in Ben Hill County will no longer be maintained by public works after county commissioners unanimously voted for their closures on Tuesday evening.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  In a release posted to searsportrait.com, the company that operates Sears Portrait Studios is closing their locations, including the one inside the Albany Sears.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  Updated with video; According to officials, dispatch received a call around 9:30 Thursday morning about an armed robbery in East Albany.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  The onslaught of rain in Southwest Georgia has brought with it flooding leading to road closures and hazards across the region.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  The City of Albany Engineering Department has announced that effective immediately, Magnolia at Broad Avenue is closed due to emergeny railroad repair.

Monday, February 25, 2013  At least fifteen Southwest Georgia School Systems have announced that they will be closed Tuesday.

Saturday, February 23, 2013  Numerous road closures have been confirmed across Southwest Georgia.

Saturday, February 23, 2013  The Albany Police Department is asking drivers to use caution at the intersection of North Magnolia and West Broad Avenue due to road closures.

Monday, January 28, 2013  Crude oil leaked into the Mississippi River and the waterway was closed.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Updated with video; For the first time in years, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital employees held a special called meeting for all medical staff leaders and hospital board members to exchange ideas on Thursday evening.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  The trade show is focusing on new products and services and is closed to the public.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Updated with video; If you're travelling in Downtown Albany Wednesday and Thursday, you might want to avoid Broad Avenue.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  The Tuesday afternoon blast in West Virginia cooked the green enamel off highway signs and burned utility poles, while leaving a huge hole in the highway.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  A slowed, darkened New York City begins to stir to life even as security concerns linger

Monday, September 24, 2012  The Marine Corps Logistics Base asks all personnel to enter through the main gate or Mock Road gate while repairs are being performed.