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Andrew Peterson sings of youth and innocence
Christian singer to entertain at First Baptist Church this weekend.
Miss Loretta gives new meaning to the word optimist
Several years ago, I befriended a woman in Cincinnati, Ohio, but then you know that, don’t you? I’ve told you all about Miss Loretta.
Batter up! Cake ‘war’ declared in Americus
The play “The Red Velvet Cake War” has inspired a real bake-off in connection with the Sumter Players’ opening night.
Criminals know: Don’t mess with CSI Herald
Just call us CSI: Albany Herald ... where we don’t just write about crooks, we catch ’em.
White: Rams have work to do before Sept. 1 opener
ASU coach Mike White has had several days to study film from Saturday’s scrimmage, which he said exposed some weaknesses on the team.
PREP ROUNDUP: Randolph Southern's Ragan throws 2nd no-no
After finishing as runner-up for Herald Player of the Year a season ago, Randolph Southern ace Madison Ragan has picked up right where she left off this season as she throws her second no-hitter in just seven games Tuesday. (ADDS: Sherwood softball, SGA softball, Leesburg volleyball)
Eaddy, 19, becomes youngest in Albany to bowl perfect game
According to records from the United States Bowling Congress’ local chapter, Travis Eaddy is the youngest and first youth since 1995 to bowl a perfect game in Albany, which he did July 31 at the All-American Fun Park.
Gang Task meeting open to public
Anyone who wants to hear about efforts to eradicate gangs in Albany and Dougherty County is invited to the August meeting of the Gang Task Force at noon Thursday in the Government Center’s Room 120 at 222 Pine Ave.
Sippin’ for Seals those disabilities
Easter Seals Southern Georgia will host its annual Sippin’ for the Seals at the Lake Blackshear Resort and Golf Club Thursday beginning at 7 p.m.
APD searching for man involved in gunfight
Police are searching for a gunman who fired at a relative of the owner of an Albany convenience store.
City weighs cost to value of blight fight
The Albany City Commission votes to tentatively give Code Enforcement an additional $150,000 in demolition funds.
Police/Fire/EMS - August 22, 2012
Albany police respond to at least 24 incidents.
Two in hospital after Slappey crash
Amy Collier, 20, drove her 2000 Ford Expedition north on Slappey Boulevard into a 2002 Chevrolet S10 pickup as she made a left turn onto Whispering Pines, according to an Albany Police Department report.
As they say, all roads lead to Rome
The period of the American Revolution coincided with publication of Edward Gibbon's "The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire" (1776), and ever since we've been vigilant for signs that the U.S. was following in Rome's footsteps.
Joe Nathan Ponder
Joe Nathan Ponder, 69, Albany, died August 16, 2012
Idus Lamar Goocher
Idus Lamar Goocher, 84, Donalsonville, died August 20, 2012
William Michael Kessler
William Michael Kessler, 53, Clermont, FL, died August 18, 2012
R. D. Boyd, Sr.
R. D. Boyd Sr., 85 Albany died August 15, 2012
Sammy H. Gray, Jr.
Sammy H. Gray, Jr., 50, Bainbridge, died August 18, 2012
Jorvis LaToye Williams
Jorvis LaToye Williams, Sumter County, died August 20, 2012
Takelia Michelle Adkinson
Takelia Michelle Adkinson, 34, died August 17, 2012
Frank O. Jackson
Frank O. Jackson, 48, Leesburg, died August 20, 2012
Arthur Frank Foster
Arthur Frank Foster, 63, died Augsut 21, 2012
Tribunal recommends Northside Principal's contract be renewed
The former principal of Northside Elementary School was accused of CRCT cheating and grade-changing.
Taylor sells city's 5-year plan
Albany's city manager tells City Commissioners they face some hard decisions in the coming years.
City Manager James Taylor warned Albany City Commissioners Tuesday that they'd have to "eliminate some sacred cows" if they're serious about returning fiscal responsibility to city government.
Phillips' 'Home' falls to 5th spot on ITunes charts
Phillip Phillips' debut single 'Home' fell from the top spot on ITunes music charts to number 5, Apple announced Tuesday.
VIDEO OF THE DAY: Doggie gymnastics
Tito, a Boston Terrier, shows just how excited some dogs can get over a ball.
Zoo Atlanta mourns death of 50-year-old gorilla
Atlanta’s zoo is mourning the death of a male lowland gorilla.
FTC files brief with U.S. Supreme Court
The Federal Trade Commission is asking the Supreme Court to reverse a ruling concerning the purchase of Palmyra Medical Center.
UGA ranked fifth in top party schools
The 2013 edition of "The Best 377 Colleges" goes on sale today.
Two injured in crash on Newton Road
Two people were taken to a local hospital and a Dougherty County Road briefly closed after a car crash Tuesday morning.
Morning Minute: A roundup of the morning's top regional headlines from the AP
These are your top regional stories of the morning from around the Southeast.
KICKOFF 2012: Even with program still fairly new, Blazers see more players buying in
One season after going 0-9 in just its second year of varsity play, Baconton has a new head coach but the same philosophy to keep building.
Uggla's bobble costs Braves in 13th vs. Nats
The Braves lose in brutal fashion late Monday night, 5-4, to the Nationals, pushing Washington's NL East lead to six games.
Garcia ends drought, wins rain-delayed PGA Wyndham
After four long years of frustration without a win, Sergio Garcia breaks the losing curse and wins the rain-delayed PGA Tour Wyndham Championship on Monday.
Feelin' chippy
After a ton of turnover — including a new head coach — not many outside of the Mitchell County football team are giving the Eagles much of a chance this season, leaving one heck of a chip on their shoulders entering the season.
Vinent siblings make history at Albany Motor Speedway over the weekend
In what’s believed to be the first time in Albany Motor Speedway history, a brother-sister duo take the checkered flags on the same night.
