Coach’s Corner: Houston County Bears
41NBC’s Bill Shanks sat down with Houston County Bears head coach Jeremy Edwards to discuss their upcoming season. Categories: Coach’s Corner, Local Sports Tags: high school football, Houston County High School
Bibb deputies: Man charged after Hillridge Drive shooting leaves another man hospitalized
Deputies say a man was shot in the leg during an argument in the 1300 block of Hillridge Drive.
Lamarcus Parker (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 36-year-old man is facing charges after deputies say he shot another man during an argument on Hillridge Drive Thursday night. According to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release, the shooting happened just after 6 p.m. in the 1300 block of Hillridge Drive. Deputies say 36-year-old Lamarcus Parker and…
Atrium doctor shares tips to stay safe during extreme summer heat
Dr. Timothy Griffin from Atrium Health says June, July and August typically bring an increase in the heat index, humidity and overall UV index.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent is sharing tips to stay safe during the summer heat. Dr. Timothy Griffin from Atrium Health says June, July and August typically bring an increase in the heat index, humidity and overall UV index. Griffin says these conditions can lead to problems with heat exposure, dehydration and impact vulnerable people. Griffin adds that…
Tech Report: Yaccarino steps down at X, Meta invests in smart glasses, AI enhances travel
Linda Yaccarino is stepping down as CEO of X, the company formerly known as Twitter.
(LILAMAX)- Linda Yaccarino is stepping down as CEO of X, the company formerly known as Twitter. Yaccarino was appointed by Elon Musk in May 2023, just months after he acquired the social media platform for $44 billion. In a brief announcement, Yaccarino did not provide a reason for her departure. Musk acknowledged her exit with a simple message posted on…
Kerrville reels from deadly floods as search continues and questions mount
Days after devastating floods swept through the Texas Hill Country, the community of Kerrville is still grappling with the damage, loss, and a growing demand for answers.
(CNN)- Days after devastating floods swept through the Texas Hill Country, the community of Kerrville is still grappling with the damage, loss, and a growing demand for answers. Standing well off the banks of the Guadalupe River, the devastation from Friday’s historic flood is still clearly visible. Officials have confirmed at least 120 people are dead, with many more still…
Positive Parenting: Planting Purpose and Cultivating Connection
University of New Haven environmental psychologist Bryce DuBois, PhD, says family-led initiatives like this do more than plant seeds — they inspire action.
ORLANDO, Florida – In a time when parents are looking for ways to help their children build resilience — some young people are turning to the roots, literally. Studies show that spending time outdoors and participating in community-based solutions can ease stress and reduce anxiety in youth and young adults, especially as they face a world filled with uncertainty. Kate…
President Trump imposes new tariffs, escalating global trade tensions
President Donald Trump is reigniting global trade tensions with a sweeping new round of tariffs aimed at key U.S. trading partners.
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is reigniting global trade tensions with a sweeping new round of tariffs aimed at key U.S. trading partners — a move that’s already drawing sharp criticism at home and abroad. In a series of letters sent to foreign governments, Trump announced new duties ranging from 20% on imports from the Philippines to as high as 50%…
Morning Business Report: Online sales soar, tariffs expand, markets surge
Retailers pulled in $7.9 billion in online sales during the first 24 hours of Amazon Prime Day, according to Adobe Analytics.
(LILAMAX)- Retailers pulled in $7.9 billion in online sales during the first 24 hours of Amazon Prime Day, according to Adobe Analytics — a nearly 10% jump from last year. Adobe says it’s the biggest e-commerce day of 2025 so far, even surpassing last year’s Thanksgiving Day total of $6.1 billion. Home and outdoor goods were among the most popular…
Hollywood Minute: Big screen comebacks, streaming premieres
Netflix has announced that "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" will have its international debut at the BFI London Film Festival on October 8th.
(CNN)- Netflix has announced that “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery” will have its international debut at the BFI London Film Festival on October 8th. The third installment in Rian Johnson’s Knives Out franchise once again stars Daniel Craig as the sharply observant detective Benoit Blanc. Following the festival premiere, the film will begin streaming on Netflix December…
Trump threatens new tariffs on Brazil and seven other nations
Imports from Brazil and seven other countries could soon face steep tariffs, according to an announcement from President Donald Trump.
(CNN)- Imports from Brazil and seven other countries could soon face steep tariffs, according to an announcement from President Donald Trump. The proposed duties — some reaching 50 percent — are set to take effect August 1, unless new trade terms are reached. “It’s gonna be a great thing for our country. I think it’s gonna be a fair thing…
Coach’s Corner: Central Chargers
41NBC’s Bill Shanks sat down with Central Chargers head coach Jarrett Laws to discuss their upcoming season. Categories: Coach’s Corner, Local Sports Tags: Central High School, high school football
Scattered showers and storms continue for Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As we move into the middle of the week and beyond, we retain our pattern of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. However, a stronger shortwave will provide a bit more oomph to the convective coverage for some areas today. A deep layer flow supports a conveyor belt of moisture into the Southeast, and this is reinforced at…
Milledgeville to receive $13,500 refund after disappointing July 4 fireworks show
Freedom Fireworks apologized to the City of Milledgeville for a July 4 show that sparked criticism and offered a refund and future discount.
City of Milledgeville/FacebookMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A fireworks company is issuing a $13,500 refund to the City of Milledgeville as well as a 50% discount on future events after its July 4 fireworks show in Milledgeville left many residents disappointed. In a letter posted by the city on Facebook and signed by company president Ryan N. Wells, Freedom Fireworks acknowledged…
Early voting underway for Democratic PSC run-off in Georgia
Voters can cast early ballots through July 11 in the run-off between Peter Hubbard and Keisha Sean Waites
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Early voting is now underway in the Democratic run-off election for Georgia’s Public Service Commission, with polls open through Friday, July 11. The race features candidates Peter Hubbard and Keisha Sean Waites, who are vying for the chance to represent their party in the November general election. The Public Service Commission regulates utility rates and energy…
Tech Report: Amazon Prime Day sees seller pullback, while Bezos sells shares, tech giants make headlines
For the past week, millions of Amazon shoppers have been filling their carts in anticipation of major discounts for this year’s Prime Day.
(LILAMAX)- For the past week, millions of Amazon shoppers have been filling their carts in anticipation of major discounts for this year’s Prime Day. But some may be disappointed. According to Bloomberg, many online sellers are pulling back on deep discounts, citing tighter profit margins amid rising costs due to tariffs. Despite fewer deals, Amazon has extended the event to…
Morning Business Report: Job gains, layoffs, and market drops
The White House reports nearly 2 million job gains for American-born workers since January.
(LILAMAX)- The White House reports nearly 2 million job gains for American-born workers since January, marking a significant shift in labor market trends. This comes as employment among foreign-born workers—especially unauthorized immigrants—declines. A recent Bloomberg News analysis estimates that undocumented immigrants make up roughly 5% of the U.S. labor force, playing critical roles in sectors like construction and food processing,…
Trump targets trade and foreign conflicts in cabinet meeting
President Trump, shifted focus Tuesday to escalating global tensions and sweeping trade changes.
(NBC)- President Trump, flanked by his full Cabinet, shifted focus Tuesday to escalating global tensions and sweeping trade changes—announcing new tariffs and signaling a tougher U.S. posture abroad. “I just want you to know, a letter means a deal,” the President said during the meeting, referring to letters sent Monday to 14 of America’s global trading partners. Those letters, he…
Hollywood Minute: K-Pop meets demons, slow horses returns, and Dune gets a title update
“K-Pop Demon Hunters” is officially a global sensation.
(CNN)- “K-Pop Demon Hunters” is officially a global sensation. The genre-bending Netflix series, which follows a girl group balancing pop stardom with demon-slaying duties, has topped the streamer’s global movies list. The buzz doesn’t stop there—the series’ soundtrack is climbing fast on the Billboard 200 chart, with seven different tracks landing on this week’s Hot 100. Meanwhile, there’s no slowing…
More than 170 Missing, over 110 dead as Texas flood recovery continues
As search and rescue operations continue across flood-ravaged areas of Texas, Governor Greg Abbott revealed a heartbreaking update Tuesday.
(NBC)- As search and rescue operations continue across flood-ravaged areas of Texas, Governor Greg Abbott revealed a heartbreaking update Tuesday: 161 people remain missing in Kerr County alone. Statewide, the number of unaccounted-for individuals has climbed to more than 170. “Just in the Kerr County area alone, there are 161 people who are known to be missing,” Governor Abbott said…
TSA eases shoe removal rule for most U.S. travelers
Today marks the first full day U.S. air travelers without TSA PreCheck can now keep their shoes on while passing through airport security.
(CNN)- Today marks the first full day U.S. air travelers without TSA PreCheck can now keep their shoes on while passing through airport security. The policy shift—originally evaluated under the Biden administration—was formally announced by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. She says officials now believe it’s safe to eliminate the long-standing rule that dates back to 2001, after a failed…
Coach’s Corner: FPD Vikings
41NBC’s Bill Shanks sat down with FPD Vikings head coach Brett Collier to discuss their upcoming season. Categories: Coach’s Corner, Local Sports Tags: FPD Football, high school football
Numerous showers & storms increase by midweek
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- rounding the base of eastward troughs and moisture transport along the western edge of the Bermuda High will support a return to the diurnally-driven thunderstorm chances that are characteristic of summertime. A moisture rich airmass will continue to fill in across the region over the next few days, and convective coverage will increase. As it does, so…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores June 30-July 4
The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, June 30 and Friday, July 4.
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, June 30 and Friday, July 4. Understanding the scores Scores 69 and below (unsatisfactory): Highlighted in red. Scores 70-99 (satisfactory): Displayed in black. Scores of 100 (perfect):…
Morning Business Report: Tariffs, insurance gaps, office dress codes
Starting August 1, imports from at least 14 countries will face steep new tariffs as part of the Trump administration’s latest trade move.
(LILAMAX)- Starting August 1, imports from at least 14 countries will face steep new tariffs as part of the Trump administration’s latest trade move. Goods from Japan, South Korea, and three additional nations will be hit with 25% tariffs. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that official tariff letters have already been sent, with more expected in the coming…