Local & State Headlines

Economist: We must change
A nationally known economist shares his predictions about a recession recovery and notes that agriculture should do well in 2008.

Sign ordinance vote tabled
A vote on a new city sign ordinance won’t happen until at least May 20.

Shooting victim's wound 'minor'
An Albany shooting victim received a minor leg wound, police officials say.

Senator discusses session
Though disappointing, his final legislative session had a few highlights, Sen. Michael Meyer von Bremen says.

Man: ‘I took sleeping pills’
A suspect tells police he had taken two prescription sleeping pills before striking a number of vehicles.

Truck slams into pump
A test drive of a dump truck ended when its driver crashed into a gasoline pump trying to avoid a pileup on a busy Albany-area highway, authorities said.

Leaders endorse Sims
Several leading Albanians throw their support behind Freddie Powell Sims’ state Senate bid Tuesday.

Kitchen fire damages home
A late Monday breakfast proved costly for one Albany homeowner after fire wrought more than $60,000 in damages when food cooking on a stove caught nearby cabinets on fire, documents show.

Police close in on second officer shooting suspect
A wounded Tifton Police officer may not have sustained any long-term injuries.