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Georgia’s American Journey: Otis Redding

Raised in Macon, Redding helped define soul music during the 1960s, blending gospel roots with emotional storytelling to create songs that crossed racial and cultural boundaries during a transformative period in American history.

18 hours ago

Tyrik Wynn,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In the story of America’s music, few voices remain as recognizable or as influential as Otis Redding. As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, community leaders and members of the Redding family say his music continues to reflect the ideals of unity, hope, and perseverance that remain central to America’s story. “What I’ve learned about my…

Monroe County victim services care cottage offers support and protective order assistance

Officials say the care cottage provides therapy, advocacy, and help with TPOs for families navigating trauma.

19 hours ago

Gena Tripp,

MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A resource in Monroe County is working to support victims and their families through trauma. The Monroe County Care Cottage provides forensic interviews, therapy, and advocacy services in one location. “One thing that makes victim services unique is that families can receive multiple services in one place so they don’t have to go from one place…

Blue Origin rocket explodes during test at Cape Canaveral launch pad

A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during a static fire test at Cape Canaveral, sending a massive fireball into the night sky and damaging launch infrastructure.

23 hours ago

Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during a static fire test at Cape Canaveral, sending a massive fireball into the night sky and damaging launch infrastructure. Video captured from multiple angles showed the explosion erupting from the launch pad, with witnesses reacting in shock as flames and smoke filled the air. The blast was so large it could…

Tech Report: New study claims tech firms could earn $1 million from user data

A new study is raising questions about the value of personal data and how much technology companies may profit from it over time.

23 hours ago

Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- A new study is raising questions about the value of personal data and how much technology companies may profit from it over time. According to the Web3 Foundation, companies that collect and track user data could generate as much as $1.08 million from a single American over the course of roughly 60 years, from ages 13 to 73. The…

Dallas apartment explosion injures multiple people, sparks massive fire

A massive explosion and fire rocked a Dallas apartment complex Thursday, sending thick black smoke into the sky and leaving multiple people injured.

23 hours ago

Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- A massive explosion and fire rocked a Dallas apartment complex Thursday, sending thick black smoke into the sky and leaving multiple people injured. Emergency dispatchers initially reported a “two-story apartment complex, natural gas explosion, multiple victims” as firefighters rushed to the scene. Video from the area showed flames engulfing the structure while police blocked off surrounding streets and turned…

Potential Iran War Deal Awaits Final Approval from Trump and Tehran

A potential agreement to end the war between the United States and Iran is now awaiting final approval from President Donald Trump and top Iranian leaders.

23 hours ago

Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- A potential agreement to end the war between the United States and Iran is now awaiting final approval from President Donald Trump and top Iranian leaders. According to a senior Arab official directly involved in the negotiations, representatives from both sides have reached an agreement and are now waiting for final signoff. Vice President JD Vance said negotiators are…

Morning Business Report: Markets rally on Iran deal hopes as car payments top $1,000

Investors pushed stock indexes to record highs as optimism grew surrounding a potential agreement involving the Strait of Hormuz.

May 29, 2026

Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Investors pushed stock indexes to record highs as optimism grew surrounding a potential agreement involving the Strait of Hormuz. Reports indicate a tentative 60-day agreement to reopen the vital shipping route has been reached, although President Donald Trump still must approve the proposal. Under the reported framework, the Strait of Hormuz would reopen for two months while negotiators work…

Eight riders rescued after Texas roller coaster malfunction

Eight riders were safely rescued Thursday evening after a roller coaster malfunction left them hanging backward near the top of a ride at a Galveston, Texas amusement park.

May 29, 2026

Keenan Gibson,

(CNN) – Eight riders were safely rescued Thursday evening after a roller coaster malfunction left them hanging backward near the top of a ride at a Galveston, Texas amusement park. “It made a big bang, it went boom, so it got stuck there, it just got stuck,” said park attendee Cayce Escobar. The incident happened on the Iron Shark roller…

UPDATE: Third vehicle involved in deadly Log Cabin Drive crash

Deputies say the crash involved a Ford Edge, a Mercedes-Benz and a Serena Wholesale truck.

May 29, 2026

Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says a third vehicle was involved in the deadly crash Thursday night at Log Cabin Drive and Eisenhower Parkway. Deputies now say the crash involved a Ford Edge, a Mercedes-Benz and a Freightliner M2. The driver of the Ford Edge was identified as 38-year-old Victor Anthony Calhoun, who died at the scene. His next…

Man found shot in south Macon

According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting in the 3400 block of Pio Nono Avenue.

May 29, 2026

Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —A man is recovering after being shot Thursday night in south Macon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting happened in the 3400 block of Pio Nono Avenue. They say deputies responded to the scene around 8:30 p.m., and a 47-year-old man with a non-life threatening injury. He was taken to the hospital to be…

FPD a win away from state title after Game 1 win over Stratford

Brady McHugh homered and drove in early runs as FPD took the opener of the best-of-three Class 4A championship series.

May 28, 2026

Tucker Sargent,

FPD’s Brady McHugh celebrates with teammates after a home run in Game 1 of the GIAA Class 4A Championship Series Thursday night in Statesboro. (Photo: Rob Schiff/41NBC Sports)STATESBORO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — First Presbyterian Day School is one win away from a state baseball championship after taking Game 1 of its best-of-three Class 4A title series against Stratford on Thursday night…

Bottoms brings health care pitch to Warner Robins

The Democratic nominee for governor discussed Medicaid expansion, rural health care, abortion access and prescription drug costs.

May 28, 2026

Bre'Anna Sheffield,

Government Officials Speak on expanding healthcare (PHOTO: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Democratic nominee for governor of Georgia Keisha Lance Bottoms discussed expanding health care access for Georgians Thursday during a roundtable with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear. Bottoms says one of her top priorities is to expand Medicaid to cover thousands of low-income Georgians, specifically in rural areas. “I…

Prosecutors: Former Bibb teacher convicted of child cruelty

Prosecutors say the case involved repeated abuse of a 6-year-old child in the woman’s foster care.

May 28, 2026

Tucker Sargent,

Carnethia Elaine Dunham-Vickers (Credit: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Prosecutors say a former Bibb County schoolteacher has been convicted of cruelty to children after prosecutors say she repeatedly beat a 6-year-old child in her foster care. The Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office says a Bibb County jury convicted 67-year-old Carnethia Elaine Dunham-Vickers on May 20 of cruelty…

Daycare bruise leads to child cruelty conviction in Bibb County

Prosecutors say the man admitted hitting the 1-year-old while caring for the child and her siblings.

May 28, 2026

Tucker Sargent,

Willie Brown (Credit: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Bibb County man has been convicted of cruelty to children after prosecutors say he beat a 1-year-old child with a belt while caring for the child and her siblings. The Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office says a Bibb County jury convicted 35-year-old Willie Clyde Brown Jr. on May…

Middle Georgia libraries promote summer reading with Macon Bacon ticket incentive

Students can earn free baseball tickets by logging reading hours through the Middle Georgia Regional Library System’s summer reading program.

May 28, 2026

Gena Tripp,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Middle Georgia Regional Library System’s summer reading program is now underway, encouraging students to continue honing their skills over the summer. “It involves families reading together and logging those minutes and also coming into any one of their favorite libraries to participate in programming throughout the summer,” said Jennifer Lautzenheiser, director of libraries for the…

Iran claims attack on U.S. airbase amid ceasefire tensions

A new flareup in the Middle East is raising concerns about the future of the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran.

May 28, 2026

Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- A new flareup in the Middle East is raising concerns about the future of the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claimed Thursday morning that it targeted a U.S. airbase. The Pentagon has not confirmed the claim. Iran says the base was used by the U.S. military to launch new strikes that a U.S….

Morning Business Report: Southwest weighs policy changes as Family Dollar closes stores

Southwest Airlines may be reconsidering part of its controversial “Customer of Size” policy following backlash from travelers.

May 28, 2026

Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Southwest Airlines may be reconsidering part of its controversial “Customer of Size” policy following backlash from travelers. In a statement to Newsweek, a Southwest spokesperson confirmed changes are being considered. The airline says it is working to create a “more consistent and seamless experience” for customers who require an additional seat. Meanwhile, another major discount retailer is shrinking its…

Officials warn of high E. coli levels in Chattahoochee River

The Chattahoochee River is a popular summer destination for people across metro Atlanta looking to boat, swim and cool off — but officials are warning residents to stay out of the water for now.

May 28, 2026

Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- The Chattahoochee River is a popular summer destination for people across metro Atlanta looking to boat, swim and cool off — but officials are warning residents to stay out of the water for now. “Throughout metro Atlanta right now it’s a good idea to probably stay out of the river for now,” said Jessica Sterline with the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper….

Five villagers found alive in flooded Laos cave

Rescuers in Laos located five of the seven villagers trapped inside a flooded cave on Wednesday, finding the group alive after more than a week underground.

May 28, 2026

Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Rescuers in Laos located five of the seven villagers trapped inside a flooded cave on Wednesday, finding the group alive after more than a week underground. Officials say the rescue effort is now shifting toward safely extracting the survivors while crews continue searching for two additional missing villagers. “So next slide I take them one by one,” one rescuer…

CFCA completes three-peat as Lancers win 3rd straight state title

May 28, 2026

Rob Schiff,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It was a dominant effort on Wednesday afternoon as the Central Fellowship Christian Academy girls soccer team captured its third straight state championship with a 5-0 win over Westminster Christian at Stratford Academy. Lois Tanner set the tone for the Lancers as the junior completed a hat-trick before the halftime whistle was blown. CFCA went into…

BS Report: Remembering Bob Horner

May 27, 2026

David Tufts, Bill Shanks,

Tuesday, we learned of the death of Bob Horner at the age of 68. Bob Horner was a former Atlanta Brave, a big part of Braves history. But surprisingly and unbelievably, he hasn’t played for the Braves in 40 years. His last season with the Braves was in 1986, so many of you probably don’t even remember Bob pointer. But…

Report: Jones County victim hid in woods after overnight assault

The sheriff’s office says deputies responded to an incident on Kimberly Drive on May 24.

May 27, 2026

Monica Diaz-Meek,

UPDATE (5/27/2026) An incident report obtained by 41NBC says the victim in the Jones County family violence case told deputies she hid in the woods for hours after investigators say Michael Youngblood assaulted her inside a Gray home. According to the report, deputies responded to a residence on Kimberly Drive around 6:15 a.m. Saturday after the victim called 911 and said…

Iran releases new footage as ceasefire tensions threaten fragile negotiations

Iran released new footage overnight that it claims shows its air defenses firing at American drones and a fighter jet in an incident that nearly shattered the fragile ceasefire with the United States.

May 27, 2026

Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- Iran released new footage overnight that it claims shows its air defenses firing at American drones and a fighter jet in an incident that nearly shattered the fragile ceasefire with the United States. The footage, aired by Iranian state media, could not be independently verified, and it remains unclear when the video was recorded. Iran’s president described the confrontation…

Recovery effort underway after deadly paper plant tank implosion in Washington

Multiple workers remain missing this morning after a deadly tank implosion at a paper plant in Washington state.

May 27, 2026

Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- Multiple workers remain missing this morning after a deadly tank implosion at a paper plant in Washington state. Emergency dispatch audio captured the frantic response. “We’re reporting a tank imploded,” one dispatcher said. A large-scale recovery operation is now underway as first responders search through the damaged facility. Officials say the destroyed tank had been holding nearly one million…

Raised in Macon, Redding helped define soul music during the 1960s, blending gospel roots with emotional storytelling to create songs that crossed racial and cultural boundaries during a transformative period in American history.

Officials say the care cottage provides therapy, advocacy, and help with TPOs for families navigating trauma.

A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during a static fire test at Cape Canaveral, sending a massive fireball into the night sky and damaging launch infrastructure.

A new study is raising questions about the value of personal data and how much technology companies may profit from it over time.

A massive explosion and fire rocked a Dallas apartment complex Thursday, sending thick black smoke into the sky and leaving multiple people injured.

A potential agreement to end the war between the United States and Iran is now awaiting final approval from President Donald Trump and top Iranian leaders.

Investors pushed stock indexes to record highs as optimism grew surrounding a potential agreement involving the Strait of Hormuz.

Eight riders were safely rescued Thursday evening after a roller coaster malfunction left them hanging backward near the top of a ride at a Galveston, Texas amusement park.

Deputies say the crash involved a Ford Edge, a Mercedes-Benz and a Serena Wholesale truck.

According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting in the 3400 block of Pio Nono Avenue.

Brady McHugh homered and drove in early runs as FPD took the opener of the best-of-three Class 4A championship series.

The Democratic nominee for governor discussed Medicaid expansion, rural health care, abortion access and prescription drug costs.

Prosecutors say the case involved repeated abuse of a 6-year-old child in the woman’s foster care.

Prosecutors say the man admitted hitting the 1-year-old while caring for the child and her siblings.

Students can earn free baseball tickets by logging reading hours through the Middle Georgia Regional Library System’s summer reading program.

A new flareup in the Middle East is raising concerns about the future of the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran.

Southwest Airlines may be reconsidering part of its controversial “Customer of Size” policy following backlash from travelers.

The Chattahoochee River is a popular summer destination for people across metro Atlanta looking to boat, swim and cool off — but officials are warning residents to stay out of the water for now.

Rescuers in Laos located five of the seven villagers trapped inside a flooded cave on Wednesday, finding the group alive after more than a week underground.

The sheriff’s office says deputies responded to an incident on Kimberly Drive on May 24.

Iran released new footage overnight that it claims shows its air defenses firing at American drones and a fighter jet in an incident that nearly shattered the fragile ceasefire with the United States.

Multiple workers remain missing this morning after a deadly tank implosion at a paper plant in Washington state.

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