Iran Claims Attack On U.s. Airbase Amid Ceasefire Tensions
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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.
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
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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.
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
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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.
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

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

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
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BS Report: Remembering Bob Horner

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…

Michael Youngblood
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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.
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
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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.
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
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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.
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…
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Woman dies after early morning crash in Hancock County

Troopers say the crash happened around 3:09 a.m. on Georgia Highway 22 near Beulah Road.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

HANCOCK COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman died after a single-vehicle crash early Tuesday morning in Hancock County, according to the Georgia State Patrol. Troopers say the crash happened around 3:09 a.m. on Georgia Highway 22 near Beulah Road. Investigators say a 2021 Dodge Charger was traveling east on Highway 22 when the driver failed to maintain her lane and…

Ken Paxton Defeats John Cornyn In Major Texas Senate Runoff
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Ken Paxton defeats John Cornyn in major Texas Senate runoff

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has defeated longtime Senator John Cornyn in a closely watched Republican Senate runoff that could have major implications for control of the U.S. Senate.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has defeated longtime Senator John Cornyn in a closely watched Republican Senate runoff that could have major implications for control of the U.S. Senate. “We just sent a Texas-sized message to Washington,” Paxton told supporters after the victory. Paxton’s win comes after he secured a last-minute endorsement from President Donald Trump, who has continued…

Morning Business Report: Glp 1 Prescriptions Rise As Obesity Rate Slightly Drops
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Morning Business Report: GLP-1 prescriptions rise as obesity rate slightly drops

New data suggests the rise in GLP-1 prescriptions across the United States may be contributing to a slight decline in obesity rates.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- New data suggests the rise in GLP-1 prescriptions across the United States may be contributing to a slight decline in obesity rates. Health analytics organization Epic Research found GLP-1 prescriptions among U.S. adults increased more than fourfold between the second quarter of 2021 and the first quarter of 2026. During that same period, the national obesity rate declined from…

Chicago Teen Takeover Chaos Sparks Arrests And New Proposals
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Chicago teen takeover chaos sparks arrests and new proposals

Chicago police are facing renewed scrutiny after chaotic Memorial Day crowds led to dozens of arrests, multiple shootings and dramatic confrontations caught on camera.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- Chicago police are facing renewed scrutiny after chaotic Memorial Day crowds led to dozens of arrests, multiple shootings and dramatic confrontations caught on camera. New video shows officers pinning people to the ground and struggling to control large crowds in downtown Chicago. Police say 53 people were arrested during the disturbances, while three teenagers were shot nearby. The unrest…

Bs Report: Braves On Top At The 1/3 Mark
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BS Report: Braves On Top At The 1/3 Mark

David Tufts, Bill Shanks,

Well, for some strange reason, the brains had Memorial Day off. It is kind of weird, because that’s usually a day that most teams in baseball are playing, and it’s usually a day where everyone kind of takes a look at where baseball is after the first third of the season. But the Braves did not play. They’ll be back…

Food Bank
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Food bank feeling strain as school lets out for summer

Food bank leaders say rising costs and the loss of school meals during summer break are increasing demand across the region.
Bre'Anna Sheffield,

Food bank feels impact during summer (PHOTO: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Schools are out, gas prices are rising and food banks are feeling the pressure. Kathy McCollum, the CEO and President of the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank, says food banks are typically in high demand during the summer, and her food bank has been experiencing some food supply…

Capture
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Leon Jones pushing summer safety with ‘Stop the Killing’ campaign

Macon-Bibb County coroner says the effort aims to reduce violence and raise awareness about safety risks
Gena Tripp,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones says his “Stop the Killing” campaign began in 2019 after he noticed a high number of death investigations in the community. “I believe as a leader and an elected official, I think it’s part of my job,” he said. “My predecessor, the late Ed Bond, told us we should focus on…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Coroner: Child dies after being found unresponsive in Macon pool

Deputies say the child was found unresponsive Friday morning.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 4-year-old boy died after being found unresponsive in a swimming pool Friday morning at a south Macon home, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office and Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the call came into the Macon-Bibb E-911 Center at 9:19 a.m. Deputies say the child was found unresponsive in…

President Trump Set For Medical Visit As Iran Negotiations Continue
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President Trump set for medical visit as Iran negotiations continue

President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington today as questions continue surrounding his health and the ongoing war with Iran.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington today as questions continue surrounding his health and the ongoing war with Iran. Trump turns 80 next month and has frequently been seen with bruising on the back of his right hand. The president has also occasionally appeared drowsy during meetings. Still, Trump insisted earlier this…

Morning Business Report: Oil Prices Tumble As U.s. Iran Talks Show Progress
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Morning Business Report: Oil prices tumble as U.S.-Iran talks show progress

Crude oil prices dropped sharply overnight as the United States and Iran showed signs of progress toward a possible agreement aimed at ending their three-month-long war.
Keenan Gibson,

(LILAMAX)- Crude oil prices dropped sharply overnight as the United States and Iran showed signs of progress toward a possible agreement aimed at ending their three-month-long war. President Donald Trump said discussions with Iran were “proceeding nicely,” though he warned the United States could resume offensive action if negotiations collapse. Oil prices have been volatile in recent weeks amid tensions…

Tick Bites Surge As Lyme Disease Concerns Grow Nationwide
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Tick bites surge as Lyme disease concerns grow nationwide

Experts recommend wearing protective clothing, using insect repellent and checking for ticks after spending time outdoors.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- Chelsea and Jameson Latko say battling ticks has become part of daily life. “Tick season started a little bit earlier this year than last year,” Chelsea Latko said. “Pretty much the second the weather got nice, we let the dog out and she came back in with a tick.” The Northport, New York couple says they are taking extra…

Pope Leo Warns Of Dangers Tied To Artificial Intelligence

Pope Leo warns of dangers tied to artificial intelligence

Pope Leo is taking on one of the modern world’s most urgent issues: artificial intelligence.
Keenan Gibson,

(NBC)- Pope Leo is taking on one of the modern world’s most urgent issues: artificial intelligence. “Let’s not fear artificial intelligence, but constantly keep the question of the human in play,” the pope said. The Catholic leader addressed the growing role of AI in society in his first encyclical, titled Magnificent Humanity. The Chicago-born pontiff also broke with recent tradition…

California Reduces Evacuations After Chemical Tank Threat Eases
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California reduces evacuations after chemical tank threat eases

Authorities in California significantly reduced evacuation orders Monday after officials said the immediate threat of a catastrophic chemical tank explosion had been eliminated.
Keenan Gibson,

(CNN)- Authorities in California significantly reduced evacuation orders Monday after officials said the immediate threat of a catastrophic chemical tank explosion had been eliminated. “I can now tell you that we can reduce our evacuation zone area,” Garden Grove Police Chief Amir El-Farra said. Until Monday evening, roughly 50,000 people had been asked to evacuate due to fears surrounding the…

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Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores May 18-22

The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, May 18 and Friday, May 22.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – This week’s Restaurant Report Card provides food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, May 18 and Friday, May 22. Understanding the scores Scores 69 and below (unsatisfactory): Highlighted in red. Scores 70-99 (satisfactory): Displayed in black. Scores of 100 (perfect):…