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

Monday, May 13, 2013  One of Albany High School’s standout lady basketball players is graduating and continuing her career locally.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Updated with video; Women in our community are taking advantage of gun safety and self defense courses.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Updated with video; FOX 31 looks into several cases in southwest Georgia where children have fallen victim at the hands of their caretakers.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Updated with video; Parents and students once again met at one of the schools affected by the upcoming school closures in Dougherty County on Monday evening, but Jackson Heights Elementary has a different situation than others.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Jury gets first glimpses into Michael Jackson's private life as testimony begins in civil case

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Jurors see dueling portraits of Michael Jackson on 1st day of civil trial over singer's death

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Updated with video; The closing of two Dougherty County schools means a large number of students will be starting the new school year at a new school, but officials say more than just those students will be affected.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  The Wiregrass Board of Directors, faculty, and staff welcome Dr. Shawn Utley and his family to Wiregrass Georgia Technical College.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  Updated with video; CRCT testing starts Monday and schools across southwest Georgia are gearing up for the challenge.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  "BamaJam 2013" was officially put on hold Saturday morning as promoters announced the event had been suspended.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  For the FOX 31 Facebook story of the day people wanted to know whether or not local officials have seen any cases of people using a high protein breakfast food to lure drivers out of their vehicles.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Eight Albany women are celebrating after graduating from phase one of the Strive 2 Thrive program.

Friday, March 22, 2013  Career Day inspires students to dream big.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Judge skeptical of former Sen. Craig's use of campaign cash to pay for sex-sting legal defense

Saturday, March 09, 2013  Updated with video; Students at Jackson Heights Elementary and Turner Elementary Schools received a brand new pair of sneakers thanks to Shoes from H.E.A.R.T. on Friday.