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Suspect wanted in fatal shooting in East Albany
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The Albany Police Department (APD) is searching for a suspect connected to a deadly April shooting in East Albany. Kanard Hunt is wanted on charges of felony murder, aggravated assault- firearm and possession of a firearm during certain crimes. His charges are in relation to a...
APD: 2 arrested in Albany mail theft investigation, 600+ stolen checks found
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - A 22-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man have been arrested in connection to a months-long mail theft investigation in Albany. According to the Albany Police Department, there were several cases of mail theft throughout the city in 2023 and 2024. The Albany Police Department and the United States Postal Services jointly investigated the thefts.
Summer-like heat and weekend rain
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Albany’s high of 91° was the hottest of the year on Thursday. Arriving a few weeks ahead of schedule, this early taste of summer extends through next week. So far, showers have been few and far between with only isolated areas receiving rain. Tonight...
Miller County EMS first responder passes away
MILLER COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - The Miller County community is mourning the loss of one of their own. First responder Quentin “Kente” Carter has passed away. A Facebook post from the Colquitt Police Department says, “The city of Colquitt and Miller County have lost a brave soul who served with unwavering commitment. our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.”
Albany family grieves man’s death, mother pleads to stop grave vandalism
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - A grieving mother is pleading with the person(s) responsible for vandalizing her son’s grave to please stop. On October 12, 2020 14-year-old D’varri Canady was shot and killed in the 1000 block of Wingate Avenue at an apartment. Canady’s mother tells WALB she still...
Baconton Community Charter School offering EMT training for seniors
The next generation of first responders will soon get an early start on their careers in Baconton. Later this year Baconton Community Charter School is launching the first Emergency Medical Technician training program in all of Southwest Georgia.
Dougherty County School System announces proposal to transition Albany elementary school into Pre-K center
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - One local school district is planning to turn an elementary school in East Albany into a Pre-K center. Current students at Morningside Elementary would either transition to Radium Springs Elementary or Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School in the fall. “And there are several options that...
CBS 44 Weather Authority Forecast: May 2, 2024
Albany, GA hit 91° this afternoon the hottest of the year so far and since late September. Heat relaxes with better rain chances this weekend. Scattered showers and thunderstorms Friday and Saturday becoming more isolated on Cinco De Mayo. Drier and hotter. Next week we’ll easily reach the lower to middle 90s which is 5°-10° above average and not far from record territory.
‘Light the Night’ red in honor of fallen firefighters
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Wednesday, May 1 marks the start of Light the Night for fallen firefighters. The Albany Fire Department (AFD) is encouraging people to swap out their lightbulbs for a red one to help them honor fallen firefighters. Light the Night was created by the National Fallen Fire...
ASU: Possible armed person reported on West Campus was a false report
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - A Monday night incident at Albany State University has been reported as a false report. On Monday night, an all-clear was given after a person armed with an AR-15 was reported on ASU West’s campus. According to the university, that report was false. An alert...
No hearings scheduled in Eufaula triple homicide case three years after Cuthbert family's deaths
It's been three years since Remona Hudson and her two children were found dead in a partially-submerged car in Lake Eufaula, however the court clerk for Barbour County tells WALB there are no hearing or trial dates set for suspect at this time.
Tallassee’s Jones, Lozada sign wrestling scholarships
After years of dominating the high school wrestling scene, two of Tallassee’s wrestlers are headed to the next level. Tallassee seniors Ethan Jones and Ramon Lozada signed National Letters of Intent to wrestle at Andrew College, a Division I junior college in Cuthbert, Georgia. They are both signing to...
Albanian Jacob Freeney is still 'KA-ing' at 100 years old
ALBANY – When a Herald reporter sat down next to Jacob Freeney on the occasion of his 100th birthday, he got straight to the point. “Do you have $20?” Freeney asked. When handed a $20 bill, Freeney passed it to wife Marilyn Jenkins Freeney, who was sitting beside him and instructed her to put it away in her purse.
Albany woman celebrates significant milestone 101st birthday
ALBANY, Ga. – A resident of Dougherty county marked a significant birthday milestone this past weekend, with just as large a family on hand to celebrate. Beatrice Malone Smith celebrated her 101st birthday with her family gathering in Albany, where Beatrice has lived her entire life. Her extensive family...
Albany Chamber celebrates National Small Business Week with proclamation
ALBANY -- The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce marked the start of National Small Business Week with a proclamation ceremony held Tuesday at the chamber headquarters. Mayor Pro Tem Bob Langstaff led the ceremony, reading the proclamation on behalf of the city of Albany, while Jeretha Peters, chair of the Albany Area Chamber Board of Directors, joined in emphasizing the critical role of small businesses in the community.
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