Local & State Headlines

Local races building steam
The local election picture has slowly begun to come into focus as qualifying week nears.

Cellular tower project is a go
Alltel Communications will move forward with plans to erect a cellular tower in West Dougherty County.

Falcione: Competition is key
Paving the way for increased competition is a step toward reducing health care costs in Albany, a a consumer products industry official tells Albany Rotarians.

Freeman responds to critics
Albany State University's president responds to criticism from students.

Robbery suspect wounded
A critically wounded Tifton hostage-taker has a history of armed robbery, according to court documents.

Fire sparked at Americus Wal-Mart
A sparking electrical fixture may have been the cause for the largest retail store in Americus to temporarily shut down Tuesday, store and fire officials say.

Open Arms Inc. names directors
Interim directors for Open Arms Inc. can take the interims off their titles following action Tuesday by the organization's board.