Coalition taking grant applications
Last year, there were three organizations that applied for funding through the Southwest Georgia Cancer Coalition Cancer Care Grant program.
Suspect in slaying turns himself in
A 20-year-old Albany State University student died as result of gunshot wounds he sustained just after midnight on Thursday.
Dougherty School Board rehires pair
School board members reverse a decision made on May 11 concerning two local administrators.- Jennifer Maddox Parks, staff writer
BOE fails to renew 2 contracts
Contracts for an assistant superintendent and human resources director are not picked up for the 2011-12 school year.
ATC to 'roast' former labor commissioner
The Albany Technical College Foundation hosts two major fundraisers each year, one of which is a "roast" for a public figure.Jennifer Maddox Parks, staff writer
Albany policeman bitten by dog ID'd
Albany police say the discharge of a firearm by an Albany policeman who was bitten by a dog when he went into the wrong yard is still under investigation.
Suspect charged in teen's slaying
AfterRobert Purvis, 19, died after being shot at a car wash in east Albany on Sunday.Jennifer Maddox Parks, staff writer
Package on MCLB not 'explosive'
A suspicious package was found on an Albany military installation Wednesday morning.- Jennifer Parks, staff writer
Weather stresses blood supply
The recent drop in blood donations is the lowest regional American Red Cross officials have seen in some time.Jennifer Maddox Parks, staff writer
Phoebe to acquire Palmyra
The Hospital Authority of Dougherty County has voted to acquire Palmyra Medical Center from HCA. The price of the cash acquisition will be $195 million. The acquisition was first reported here this morning and the official announcement was made at an 11:30 a.m. news conference.
Miller Coors honors local vets
The vets at Thursday's event were featured in an Albany Herald series focusing on World War II vets.
H.E.A.R.T. preparing for distribution
An area nonprofit presented more than 100 pairs of shoes to students at Turner Elementary School in Albany last year.- Jennifer Parks, staff writer
Gunmen rob motorist, steal and burn car
Two armed gunmen rob a woman in her car late Thursday night, steal the vehicle and burn it, police say.
Jennifer Parks, staff writer
Sherrod ousted from USDA job over video
After federal officials demanded Shirley Sherrod's resignation for biased comments on a video, some are calling for her to be reinstated.Jennifer Parks, staff writer
Burglars hit two Albany businesses before dawn
Two Albany businesses were broken into before dawn today.
Jennifer Parks, staff writer
Woman revived by husband after seizure in pool
A 20-year-old woman was revived by her husband after having a seizure in a pool Monday evening.
Jennifer Parks, staff writer
Albany restaurant hit by bandit last night
An Albany restaurant hit by robber shortly before midnight. Police searching for gunman.
Jennifer Parks, staff writer
Sylvester woman kills son who held her and his girlfriend hostage
Brenda Haire of Sylvester fatally shot her son, Chris Bunn, after he held her and his girlfriend hostage in Sylvester Tuesday night.
Jennifer Parks, staff writer
Jury seated in murder trial
Tiffany Wise, 34, has pleaded not guilty in the death of Mabel Berry, an 88-year-old woman who was killed at her home May 3, 2009. Wise's trial is getting under way today in Dougherty Superior Court.
Jennifer Parks, staff riter
Suspect held in shooting
A suspect is in custody after shots were fired on Third Avenue this morning.
Jennifer Parks, staff writer
Discount store burglarized
Anyone with information regarding a recent break-in at Fred's at North Slappey Boulevard are encouraged to contact the police department.
Police/Fire/EMS June 1, 2010
Crime, fire and EMS reports for June 1, 2010
Woman dies in crash
The victim of a car accident on Oakridge Drive died on impact.
Questioning under way in head shooting
Albany Police Department officials say they are questioning people from an apartment in which a 19-year-old woman was shot in the head early this morning.
Reproductive experts plan Albany seminars
Specialists in the field from Atlanta will conduct monthly symposiums in Albany.Jennifer Maddox Parks, staff writer
Former Mayor Larry Bays, 60, dies
Former Albany Mayor Larry Bays passed away today. He was 60.
Jody Bays, his brother, said it appeared he had suffered a coronary this morning in his bed. Jody Bays said the family is not releasing a statement at this time.
-- Jennifer Parks, staff writer
GBI says Lee County infant has died
Trebor Randle, GBI assistant special-agent-in-charge, confirmed that 5-month-old L'Kaysha Holmes died this morning.
The body is being sent to the GBI crime lab for an autopsy, which is scheduled to be performed Wednesday.
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Jennifer Parks, staff writer
Phoebe offers consultation service to new mothers
Roughly two to three consults are provided daily by Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital's lactation services.- Jennifer Maddox Parks, staff writer
Area hospital connects with smartphone technology
The iTriage program, used at Palmyra Medical Center, is based on an idea developed by two ER physicians in Colorado.Jennifer Maddox Parks, staff writer
