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Casting fits well in 'Dixie Club'
Finding performers who match the roles can be a challenge in the theater.
College years are what the student makes them
Last year around this time, I wrote an article entitled “Advice for Freshmen,” in which I tried to give those students going off to their first year of college some practical advice.
No. 3 raced through life
Several years ago, I was in Talladega for the NASCAR race and had stopped by the No. 3 truck to see Richard Childress and Dale Earnhardt.
On Stage with Kathleen Stroup
Making the best of life regardless of what it throws at you is a characteristic that Kathleen Stroup shares with her hard-luck character in “The Dixie Swim Club.”
No surgery for Phillips
Leesburg’s Phillip Phillips may not need invasive surgery for his kidney problems, according to E! Online reports.
Police/Fire/EMS - June 6, 2012
Police respond to at least 39 incidents
Today we mourn Lance Cpl. Sutton
Today, we mourn the loss of a life -- a husband, a father, a son, a sibling, a grandson, a friend, a native son, a Marine.
Another platinum single for Bryan
Lee County native and award-winning country singer Luke Bryan has scored his third consecutive platinum single.
Lawmakers' benefits get bipartisan support
Fringe Benefits for senators and representatives:
A Young Soldier's Letter From Heaven
Written in memory of Lance Cpl. Steve Sutton of Leesburg.
Veterans due more than appreciation
Sam Spivey's 87 now and he's slowed down a step or two. But his mind remains as sharp as ever as he recalls the events that led to his enlistment in the U.S. Army at age 15.
Politicians playing with words
Would anyone work to support themselves or their families -- and then turn over a chunk of that hard-earned money to somebody else, just because of the words used by that somebody else?
Housing authority to apply for grant
The grant would be used to transform the McIntosh Homes neighorbood in central Albany, officials say.
Region to vote on T-SPLOST in July
The 14-county Southwest Georgia region considers an increase in sales tax to bolster its transportation infrastructure.
Arts Council to present art show
The largest art show in the area comes to the Flint RiverQuarium this week.
Cases against Riggins, Baker moving toward trial date
A DCSS board member and a principal were indicted on charges allegedly falsifying school lunch applications.
Friends recall 'Big Steve'
A steady stream of mourners flow into the Kimbrell-Stern funeral home to pay their respects to the fallen Marine and his family.
Sutton's route from funeral home to church, cemetery announced
Highway 32 from Lover's Lane Road to Leesburg will be closed to thru traffic from noon until 3:30.
Two fraud suspects sentenced to five years
Two women plead guilty and are sentenced to five years to serve in prison and 15 years on probation.
Leesburg OKs intersection improvement bid
Work should start soon at an intersection in Leesburg that is notorious for traffic congestion.
Local WWII vet survived D-Day invasion
Sam Spivey was a part of the U.S. Army's "Big Red One" during the 1944 D-Day invasion in Normandy, France.
Squawk of the Day - June 6, 2012
Check out today's Squawk of the Day!
School principal sexual battery case declared mistrial
A judge in the sexual battery case involving Joey DeWayne James declares the case a mistrial.
Billie Tucker
Billie K. Tucker, 78, of Albany, GA died June 4, 2012
Paul Baker
Paul R. Baker, 79, of Albany, GA, died June 3, 2012
A.C. Popham
Mr. A.C. (George, Bubba) Popham, 84, of Sylvester, GA, died Thursday May 31, 2012
Michael Clutts
Mr. Michael Lee Clutts, 54, of Concord, NC died Saturday June 2, 2012
Galina Soboleva
Dr. Galina Soboleva, 64, of Albany died June 5, 2012
James Hall
Mr. James W. Hall, 82, of Albany passed away Monday, June 4, 2012
Earlene Brown
She went home to be with the Lord on May 28, 2012
Albany City Commission takes preliminary budget vote
In a tentative vote, Albany city commissioners agree 5-2 to adopt FY 2013 budget with 1.33-mill property tax increase.
Eugene Hurt
Eugene Hurt, 78, of Fitzgerald, died Monday, June 4, 2012
Hubert Earnest
Mr. Hubert "Buck" Earl Earnest, age 70 of Bonaire, GA. passed away on June 3, 2012
Geraldine Tumblin
Ms. Geraldine Tumblin, 55, of Albany died on June 4, 2012
Alberta Flanders
Mrs. Alberta Flanders, 86, of Bainbridge died on June 4, 2012
Kenyon Freeman
Kenyon Christopher Freeman, 9 months, of Blakely died on June 1, 2012
Officer saved by vest in shootout
After a shootout on the 500 block of Haley Street, a wounded Albany Police Department officer recovers at home.
Luther Lee
Mr. Luther Lee, 64, of Ashburn,Ga departed this life Monday June 4, 2012
Annie Flukers
Mrs. Annie Lue Smith Flukers of Albany died on May 30, 2012
Willie Johnson
Willie Bell Johnson, 82, of Dawson died on May 28, 2012
Five Florida TSA workers fired, 38 others suspended
Five Transportation Security Administration workers have been fired after an investigation found they failed to perform random screenings last year.
Cinderella Man
Braves starter Brandon Beachy is one of those diamonds in the rough, an overlooked player who is now the big league ERA leader.
STANLEY CUP FINALS: Kings blank Devils, 4-0, now one win from improbable Cup title
The Los Angeles Kings are now one win from NHL history as they beat New Jersey, 4-0, on Monday night in Game 3 to take a 3-0 series lead and close in on becoming the first No. 8 seed to ever win Lord Stanley's Cup.
NBA PLAYOFF ROUNDUP: Thunder stun Spurs in Game 5, take 3-2 series lead in Western Conference finals
NBA Sixth Man of the Year James Harden hits a monster 3-pointer with under a minute to play late Monday night to lift Oklahoma City past San Antonio, 108-103, in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals to take a commanding 3-2 lead as the series now heads back to OKC.
MLB DRAFT ROUNDUP: Astros take Puerto Rican star No. 1; Georgia prep star goes No. 2 to Twins; Braves snag Brookwood product
Carlos Correa, 17, is leaving the Puerto Rican Baseball Academy for the bright lights of Major League Baseball after being taken No. 1 overall in the first-year player draft Monday night. (ADDS: breakouts on Appling County's Byron Buxton being taken No. 2; Braves' draft roundup)
Is Tiger back?
Tiger Woods’ recent victories at Sherwood and on Sunday at Memorial has everyone in golf wondering if Tiger is really back.
NFL wins arbitration ruling in bounty case
An arbitrator rules in favor of the NFL, upholding the league’s right to discipline Saints players for their role in their bounty system.
Sharapova slips, stumbles in French Open win; Nadal rolls
Maria Sharapova tumbles and falls in the second set, and then beats 44th-seeded Klara Zakopalova in the French Open.
