ICE protests spread and military presence grows in Los Angeles

As protests against U.S. immigration raids intensify nationwide, the spotlight remains on Los Angeles, where thousands of National Guard troops are already deployed and 700 Marines stand ready to join them.

(NBC)-As protests against U.S. immigration raids intensify nationwide, the spotlight remains on Los Angeles, where thousands of National Guard troops are already deployed and 700 Marines stand ready to join them. Overnight in Seattle, demonstrators clashed with police, resulting in several arrests. It’s just one example of the unrest spreading across the country as opponents of the federal crackdown on…

Hollywood Minute: Sabrina Carpenter drops album news as “Manchild” tops charts, “FUBAR” returns to Netflix with season two

Sabrina Carpenter is heating up the summer with the announcement of her new album, Man’s Best Friend, set to be released this August.

(CNN)- Sabrina Carpenter is heating up the summer with the announcement of her new album, Man’s Best Friend, set to be released this August. The pop star’s latest single, “Manchild,” is already making waves — debuting at number one on Spotify’s U.S. and global streaming charts.  In addition to the new album, Carpenter is gearing up for more time on…

Anti-ICE protests escalate in Los Angeles as Marines prepare for deployment

Chanting crowds and tense standoffs continued outside Los Angeles City Hall as anti-ICE demonstrations stretched into another night.

(CNN)-Chants of “ICE! ICE!” and “Please go home” echoed through downtown streets as protesters called for an end to immigration enforcement policies they say unfairly target nonviolent migrants. LAPD declared an unlawful assembly shortly before the city’s curfew went into effect, citing public safety concerns. “Once nightfall comes in particular, we start to see others come out who are intent…

GHSA Implements Stricter Rules on High School Athlete Transfers

The new policies for transfer students goes into effect immediately

ATLANTA, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – In response to the growing number of high school athlete transfers across the state, the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) announced a significant policy change aimed at curbing what many see as an abuse of the current system. Effective immediately, student-athletes who transfer more than once after their freshman year will be ruled ineligible for…

Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful to show Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. documentary on Juneteenth

Asha Ellen, executive director at Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful, says this is a free documentary for the community.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful is hosting a showing of the Made for a King documentary on Juneteenth. Asha Ellen, executive director of Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful, said the free documentary is open to the community. She said the film highlights Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s last visit to Macon on March 23, 1968. The event will be held…

Isolated storms possible this evening and tonight

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Another humid evening across Middle Georgia will likely see a handful of storms. This Evening A warm and partly cloudy afternoon will see the odds for storms increase through the suppertime hours and into the night. Some storms will remain possible after midnight. Severe weather is not expected however a couple of storms could bring a…

Atrium Health Navicent talks about good nutrition, distribution event

Angeline Doh, manager of Atrium Health Navicent’s Healthy Communities, says the event is free and open to the community.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent is hosting a community food distribution drive-thru at the Atrium Health Amphitheater. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on June 13. Attendees should enter from Bloomfield Road and follow the signage for the free food distribution event. The distribution is first come, first served while supplies last. The event…

Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores June 2-6

The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, June 2 and Friday, June 6.

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 2 and Friday, June 6. Understanding the scores Scores 69 and below (unsatisfactory): Highlighted in red. Scores 70-99 (satisfactory): Displayed in black. Scores of 100 (perfect):…

Trump defends troop deployment to L.A. amid immigration protests and state backlash

President Trump, defended his decision to send thousands of National Guard troops and hundreds of Marines to Los Angeles, despite objections from state and local officials.

(NBC)- The streets of downtown Los Angeles remained largely calm overnight after Mayor Karen Bass enforced a mandatory curfew in response to escalating protests over widespread federal immigration raids. The demonstrations, which began Friday, have sparked clashes between protesters and law enforcement, prompting sharp criticism from California Governor Gavin Newsom. While condemning the violence, Newsom placed the blame squarely on…

Hollywood Minute: Wonder Woman returns, Ice Spice joins SpongeBob, pandemic western hits theaters

Superhero fans, rejoice — "Wonder Woman" is lassoing her way back to the big screen.

(CNN)- James Gunn, co-head of DC Studios, revealed to Entertainment Weekly that a new “Wonder Woman” film is currently in development and being written. While details remain scarce, there’s no official word yet on whether Gal Gadot will reprise her iconic role as the Amazonian warrior. In other entertainment news, rapper Ice Spice is diving into Bikini Bottom! She’ll lend…

Thousands protest ICE as tensions rise nationwide

Demonstrators chanting “ICE out of New York!” and other slogans filled streets in cities across the country this week, protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement policies under President Donald Trump.

(CNN)- Demonstrators chanting “ICE out of New York!” and other slogans filled streets in cities across the country this week, protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement policies under President Donald Trump. The largest crowds gathered in Los Angeles, where officials say the vast majority of protesters remained peaceful. “When these peaceful rallies end and the protesters head home, another element moves…

Mercer’s Ty Dalley Announces Transfer to Clemson

The Bears junior holds the program record for most career home runs

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer University junior Ty Dalley announced Tuesday evening via social media that he will be transferring to Clemson University to continue his collegiate baseball career. Dalley shared the news alongside a photo of Doug Kingsmore Stadium, home of the Clemson Tigers, signaling his excitement about the move to the Palmetto State. A 6-foot-4, 215-pound first…

Mayor Lester Miller: New initiatives will address overcrowding at Bibb County Jail, save $2.5 million in taxes annually

Miller says the flurry of new initiatives will help with overcrowding at the Bibb County Jail and work toward expanding the facility, all while saving millions in taxpayer dollars.

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Today, Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller announced several new initiatives he says will improve conditions for inmates inside the Bibb County Jail, ease the burden on staff and benefit county residents. The announcement comes after community outcry, protests, and a series of fatal incidents inside the jail, including the stabbing death of inmate…

PeaceFull Parenting offers breastfeeding tips to new moms

“It's worth it! I would say don't give up, just keep pushing through”.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Becoming a mother can be hard. Most expecting mothers don’t know how or where to start, especially when it comes to breastfeeding. That’s why we stopped by PeaceFull Parenting to learn more on how mothers can prepare. “I do have a twelve-year-old son that I did breastfeed exclusively for eighteen months. So, when I had her,…

More storms possible this evening and overnight

MACON, Georgia (41NBN/WMGT) – Isolated storms will be possible around Middle Georgia this evening and overnight tonight. This Evening   It’s been a warm and partly cloudy afternoon across Middle Georgia. Rain odds for the afternoon are not too high, however they will rise as the sun sets and beyond this evening. The best window for rain may not be…

Bibb County deputies ask for help identifying suspect in downtown armed robbery

A man robbed the 567 Center for Renewal at gunpoint Tuesday afternoon in downtown Macon

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying a man who robbed a downtown Macon business at gunpoint on Tuesday. Deputies say the incident happened at the 567 Center for Renewal, located at 456 First Street. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in an armed…

City of Milledgeville to host Fourth of July fireworks, celebration

Residents and visitors are encouraged to arrive early, bring lawn chairs or blankets, and enjoy the fireworks show.

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Milledgeville is hosting a Fourth of July celebration at Central Georgia Technical College. The event will begin just after dark on July 4, according to a city news release. Residents and visitors are encouraged to arrive early, bring lawn chairs or blankets, and enjoy the fireworks show. For more information, visit the City…

Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency setups for another weather radio giveaway

“This gives us better parking, better access, more space,” said Spencer Hawkins, Director for the EMA. “We've seen hundreds, literally hundreds of people turn out to pick up these weather radios and we're excited about it.”

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – We’ve been dealing with a lot of rain lately, that’s why the Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency is holding another giveaway to make sure residents are prepared for future severe weather. 1500 Midland Weather Alert Radios will be given away, the radios were purchased using some of the EMA’s operational funds. You will…

Morning Business Report: Trade talks, market highs, and soaring home values

Trade negotiators from the United States and China met in London this week, with discussions expected to continue today.

(LILAMAX)- Trade negotiators from the United States and China met in London this week, with discussions expected to continue today, according to CNBC. At the top of the U.S. agenda is a potential easing of China’s export restrictions on rare earth materials—a key component in tech and manufacturing. White House economic advisors say progress on this front could significantly boost…

Hollywood Minute: New roles, final farewells, big-screen laughs

Actor Jonathan Daviss, best known for his role in "Outer Banks," is stepping into the shoes of a hip-hop icon.

(CNN)- Actor Jonathan Daviss, best known for his role in “Outer Banks,” is stepping into the shoes of a hip-hop icon. The 25-year-old has been cast to play Snoop Dogg in an upcoming biopic. The film, co-produced by Snoop himself, will trace the rapper’s legendary journey through career highs and personal challenges. A release date has not yet been announced….

Nationwide protests erupt over ICE raids and military deployment in Los Angeles

The protests were sparked by recent immigration workplace raids in Los Angeles, and have since spread to cities including New York, Chicago, Boston, and beyond.

(CNN)- Chants echoed through the streets of cities across the country as anti-ICE demonstrations intensified this week. The protests were sparked by recent immigration workplace raids in Los Angeles, and have since spread to cities including New York, Chicago, Boston, and beyond. In several locations, police arrested demonstrators for allegedly blocking roads and violating protest regulations. In Los Angeles, tensions escalated…

Dozen of cats abandoned outside Houston County Humane Society

"Be responsible. If you get an animal, it is a lifetime commitment, not just something until you get tired of it."

(Photo Credit: Fiona King /41NBC)CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In a shocking incident over the weekend, 25 cats were found abandoned outside the Houston County Humane Society late Friday night, crammed into seven crates. The heartbreaking discovery was made nearly 12 hours later.  Dee Allison, President of the Houston County Humane Society, urges pet owners to take greater responsibility for their…

Local food banks see increase in people visiting

“We know that it's hard to ask for help, if it's the first time. I try to reassure people, that's exactly why we're here."

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Due to the high cost of living today, local food banks say they’ve seen an increase in people looking for help.  “As prices have increased, we have a lot of food that we get from government sources, and that has changed as federal allocations of the money for food assistance had been changed. So, were seeing…

New state senate committee looks to tackle chronic absenteeism in Georgia schools

According to the Georgia Department of Education, more than 21% of students across the state were chronically absent in 2024, meaning they missed 10% or more of enrolled school days.

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia General Assembly is increasing its efforts to fight chronic absenteeism in schools. The state senate recently announced the creation of a new, bipartisan study committee to identify the root causes of chronic absenteeism, along with possible solutions. According to the Georgia Department of Education, more than 21% of students across the…