Tonight we lift up and celebrate Flint Energies Power Lineman of the Week, Ted Arrington, Utility Line Maintenance with Flint Energies, and high school football lineman Evan Devenney, senior tackle/nose guard for Stratford Academy. Both linemen bring strength, leadership, and dedication to everything they do—on and off the field! The 41NBC Lineman of the Week is powered by Flint Energies!…
This week’s 41NBC Band of the Week spotlight shines on the Howard High School Marching Huskies. Band Director Emmanuel Johnson says this year’s show brings a fun and nostalgic “boy-band” theme to the field, featuring hits from the Backstreet Boys and The Jackson 5. Johnson adds that the students’ enthusiasm, hard work, and growing musicianship have made this season unforgettable…
This week’s 41NBC Band of the Week spotlight shines on the East Laurens High School Band of Gold. Band Director Jamie Blanchett says this year’s show features an upbeat, feel-good “Beach Boys” theme that brings fun, energy, and nostalgia to every performance. Blanchett adds that the students’ dedication, spirit, and musical growth have made this a standout season for the…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (WMGT-DT) – A Warner Robins man has died after a collision involving a moped and another vehicle Tuesday evening. Officers were called to the scene after reports of a collision, where the moped operator was found with serious injuries and taken to the hospital by EMS. Police say the moped was traveling west on Tabor Drive before…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – C Sabathne, a behavioral health therapist with Piedmont Macon, says research consistently shows that intentionally expressing gratitude can lead to better sleep, stronger immune function and improved relationships. “Being grateful has a lot of research base,” Sabathne said. “This is the time of year where a lot of people are going to be gathering with friends…
(CNN)- A rare Bob Ross painting sold for more than a million dollars as part of a special auction hosted by John Oliver and HBO’s Last Week Tonight, raising money for stations facing the loss of federal funding. In total, the auction brought in more than one-and-a-half million dollars to support public broadcasting. Meanwhile in Hollywood, new projects are generating…
(NBC)- President Donald Trump is expressing renewed optimism that a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine may be within reach, following meetings between senior U.S. officials and a Russian delegation in the United Arab Emirates. “We’re having good talks… we’re making progress,” Trump said, after posting on social media that “tremendous progress has been made.” The White House…
(LILAMAX)- Homeowners across the country are pulling their listings at a rapid pace, with new data showing delistings jumped 28% as sellers refuse to accept lower offers. According to Redfin, roughly 15% of homes removed from the market in September were at risk of selling at a loss, and 70% of properties listed that month remained on the market for…
(NBC)- A multi-day search for a missing high school football coach has shifted into a manhunt, after Virginia State Police announced that 46-year-old Travis Turner is now wanted on serious child exploitation charges. State Police say Turner is accused of possessing child pornography and using a computer to solicit a minor. Investigators say agents went to his home last Thursday…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – For the final gathering of the Macon Touchdown Club this week, two players from Bibb County were honored for their outstanding playoff performances. First, the Back of the Week went to Northeast Senior Reginald ‘Bam’ Glover, who went 14 of 20 through the air with 226 passing yards, and three passing touchdowns, in the Raiders’…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Week 16 of the high school football season has arrived, and only three area teams remain in the hunt for GHSA state titles. One of them, the Northeast Raiders, are back in the Class A Division I state quarterfinals and hungry for revenge. The Region 2-A D-I champions (10–2) enter Friday’s matchup riding a five-game…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A cold front will bring storms tonight and chilly wind leading into Thanksgiving following its passage. This Evening and Overnight It’s been a mostly cloudy and warm day across Middle Georgia with some decent breezes from the southwest. Conditions will stay muggy through tonight as the atmosphere is primed for some storms ahead of the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Thanksgiving week travel is already crowding highways, and the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says drivers should expect heavy traffic through the holiday. Capt. Scott Davis with the sheriff’s office traffic division says their busiest areas are typically Interstate 75 and Interstate 475. He adds that ongoing construction on I-16 is also causing concern for drivers coming…
Kidney Transplant (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – This Thanksgiving week, a Macon woman is sharing her story of gratitude after she received a kidney from her husband. Candice Stephens says she was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age seven, and after years of mismanaged diabetes and out-of-control blood sugar, her kidneys became damaged. By that point, she was…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cracker Barrel is ushering in the holiday season with a lineup of limited-time dishes, expanded Heat & Serve meal options, and new seasonal retail items, according to a press release from the company. Starting October 21, the restaurant chain is bringing back several customer favorites, including the Country Fried Turkey, Cinnamon Swirl French Toast, and Turkey…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Officials emphasize that toys should always match a child’s age, skills and developmental stage. This is especially important for children younger than 3, who are at higher risk for choking. Larger pieces are recommended for toddlers, and families are urged to avoid toys with small, detachable parts. Atrium Health also warns that toys containing magnets or…
(LILAMAX)- Amazon says it will invest $50 billion to expand its artificial intelligence and supercomputing infrastructure for federal agencies, aiming to help the U.S. government operate more efficiently in the AI era. The company says the build-out will allow agencies to process data, model scenarios, and make decisions in hours instead of weeks or months. The announcement comes as major…
(CNN)- Taylor Swift continues her historic run atop the Billboard Hot 100, as fans keep streaming and singing along to “The Fate of Ophelia.” The hit from her album “The Life of a Showgirl” is number one for the seventh straight week — marking the first song to debut and remain at number one for its first seven weeks since…
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, November 17 and Friday, November 21. Understanding the scores Scores 69 and below (unsatisfactory): Highlighted in red. Scores 70-99 (satisfactory): Displayed in black. Scores of 100 (perfect):…
(NBC)- The U.S. Department of Justice says it will appeal a federal judge’s decision to dismiss criminal charges against two prominent political opponents of President Trump — former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. Attorney General Pam Bondi said the department will take “all available legal action,” including an immediate appeal, after the judge ruled…
(LILAMAX)- The government was expected to release updated economic growth figures today, but that report remains delayed following the recent government shutdown. The summer growth data was originally scheduled for October 30th, and officials say they are still working to get reporting timelines back on track, though no new release date has been announced. Meanwhile, $2,000 tariff rebates could depend…
(CNN) – Thanksgiving travel is officially underway, and transportation analysts say this year is shaping up to be one of the busiest holiday periods ever. Triple-A forecasts that nearly 82 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between today and Monday — enough to break last year’s all-time record. Aviation and transportation reporter Pete Muntean says this…
Smith (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office) Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man Monday after two armed robberies on Rocky Creek Road and a standoff at a Village Green Lane home. According to a news release, the calls came in minutes apart, beginning at 9:17 a.m. with a robbery at Family Dollar on…
Fire department turkey frying demo (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT-DT) – Thanksgiving is just a couple days away, and the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department says one of the main causes of fires during the holiday season is families not knowing how to properly fry a turkey. Fire safety educator Jeremy Webb says it’s a major concern. “And right now we’re going to expect…