(CNN)- “I want to guide people. I want to change their lives.” That’s the heartfelt plea from Keanu Reeves’ latest character — a guardian angel — in the upcoming comedy Good Fortune. Reeves stars alongside Aziz Ansari and Seth Rogen in the film, which follows an angelic mission filled with humor and heart. The film is set to hit theaters…
(CNN)- A federal court on Wednesday struck down most of President Trump’s sweeping tariffs, dealing a significant legal blow to the administration’s global trade agenda. The ruling blocks key components of the tariffs — including the so-called “Liberation Day” tariffs announced in April, as well as duties imposed earlier this year on imports from China, Mexico, and Canada. Those measures…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – For any team, making it to a state championship is no easy task. Doing it in back-to-back seasons is even harder. However, Stratford Academy’s boys soccer team nearly did just that — returning to the GIAA Class 4A state title match with hopes of repeating last year’s triumph over familiar foe St. Anne-Pacelli. The Eagles…
UPDATE (10:10 p.m.): The third firefighter is being discharged from the hospital now, according to Macon-Bibb Chief Communications Officer Chris Floore. UPDATE: Two Macon-Bibb County firefighters have been discharged from the hospital and a third is expected to be released later Wednesday night, according to Chief Communications Officer Chris Floore. “There were no serious injuries; just bruised and sore, thankfully,” Floore…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 2025 Pinkest Party on Earth may be over, but its economic impact on the community lives on. The Cherry Blossom Festival, via Visit Macon, revealed impact totals on Wednesday, reporting a massive economic impact of $6.5 million, surpassing last year’s figures. This year’s festival attracted more than 200,000 unique visitors, which is a 7.2% increase…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Inflation and recent tariffs have impacted large corporations, but what is the impact on small businesses? Even handmade products cost small businesses big money. That’s the case for Macon’s Mossy Creek Naturals. “Eventually at some point, like during Covid, we were making bath bombs,” Manager Ivy Rhoades said. “The citric acid price, because there is…
(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Calls continue for better living conditions for inmates at the Bibb County Jail. Today, the Human and Civil Rights Coalition of Georgia was outside the jail, joining county residents in demanding an increase in the quality of sanitation, medical care and more. “Our tax dollars go to them,” said Akasa Cade, a Macon…
Sidney Bryant (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office) Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says 37-year-old Sidney Leshay Bryant of Macon was identified as the suspect in Wednesday morning’s robbery. She has been taken into custody. Deputies say the vehicle she used has been recovered, and the child was located and is safe. Bryant is charged…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The rainy pattern of the week continues Thursday with storms possible through much of the day. This Evening A partly cloudy afternoon will see more clouds arrive through the late evening and overnight. Isolated storms will be possible, however the rain odds this evening and tonight are a lot lower than the past couple of nights….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Golden Hour Foundation Inc. is hosting The Golden Mile on June 7 at 11:30 a.m. at the Oconee River Greenway, located at 420 East Greene St. Taleija Bennerson, CEO and president of the Golden Hour Foundation Inc., said the event is open to everyone. Registration is $35, and tickets can be purchased online or in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Planet Fitness Clubs across Middle Georgia are hosting two open houses to start the gym’s Free High School Summer Pass Program. Through the nationwide initiative, teens between the ages 14 and 19 will get free access to all Planet Fitness gyms, as well as its knowledgeable staff and training equipment. Planet Fitness Club Manager Devin Carr…
(LILAMAX)-Hosting a cookout will hit your wallet harder this year. According to Rabobank’s annual Barbecue Index, the average cost to feed ten people has climbed to $103, a 4.2% increase from 2024. Leading the surge is the price of beef hot dogs, which are up nearly 19% compared to last year. Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly is acquiring SiteOne Therapeutics in…
(NBC)- On the eve of graduation at Harvard University, the mood on campus is anything but celebratory. Students are not only preparing for their futures—but also grappling with the uncertainty surrounding their university’s own. “We will not be repressed. Today we can stand up and say no,” said Rae Trainer, a graduating student, during a campus protest Tuesday. Demonstrations erupted…
(CNN)- Jennifer Lopez is heading back to the Las Vegas stage. Her new residency, “Up All Night,” will launch at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on December 30th. Lopez will perform four shows that week, with eight more scheduled for March 20–26. Marvel’s Captain America: Brave New World debuts today on Disney+. Director Julius Onah said it was a dream…
(CNN)- Tensions flared Tuesday at a U.S.-backed aid distribution site in Gaza, prompting sharp reactions from international officials after video emerged showing desperate crowds and brief withdrawals by aid workers. “We have been watching the video coming out of Gaza,” said Stéphane Dujarric, spokesperson for the United Nations. “And frankly, these images are heartbreaking to say the least.” The incident…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – On May 11, 2024, the Lady Lancers of Central Fellowship Christian Academy claimed the GIAA AA girls soccer state championship with a 2-1 victory over Westminster Christian Academy at Stratford Academy. The win marked CFCA’s second title in as many years and a measure of redemption against a familiar opponent. Just two years earlier, Westminster…
Credit: Monroe County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE (11 p.m.): All lanes are now back open for travel. MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A jackknifed tractor-trailer blocked two lanes of I-75 South near Rumble Road Tuesday night, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. In an email, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Anna Watkins said the crash happened near mile marker 180 and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As temperatures rise and more people head to pools, lakes, and rivers, safety experts in Middle Georgia are reminding families that a fun day on the water starts with taking precautions. Summer break, graduation and good weather leads to many of us cooling off in the water. But before we suit up, there are some safety…
STATESBORO, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – On Tuesday at J.J. Clements Stadium on the campus of Georgia Southern University, the Wilcox County Patriots faced the Lanier County Bulldogs in just the Patriots’ second state championship in program history. In game one, Senior Pitcher Johnny Nutt dealt 13 strikeouts, including a three up-three down frame in the top first and the top…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A line of storms will pass through Middle Georgia this evening and into tonight, bringing heavy rain and possibly damaging winds. This Evening A line of storms is incoming from Alabama and has brought some severe weather to parts of North Georgia. A Level 2 “Slight” risk for severe weather includes all of Middle Georgia…
(LILAMAX)- SpaceX is ramping up efforts to prepare its powerful new rocket for a potential Mars mission as early as next year. According to The Wall Street Journal, the company is reallocating personnel and resources to fast-track development. A key reason for the push: Earth and Mars will be closer together in 2026, offering a more favorable launch window. The…
(CNN)- Miley Cyrus revealed on Jimmy Kimmel Live that she was hospitalized in November following a shoot for her upcoming fantasy pop opera Something Beautiful. The singer said she developed a “brutal infection” in her kneecap after filming herself rolling around on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Despite the setback, the project is moving forward. Something Beautiful will premiere in…
(NBC)- The rhetoric between U.S. President Donald Trump and the Kremlin has intensified, as both sides trade sharp words in the wake of renewed Russian attacks on Ukraine. President Trump slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday, saying, “I’m not happy with what Putin’s doing. He’s killing a lot of people, and I don’t know what the hell happened to…
(CNN)- What began as a night of celebration quickly turned into a scene of chaos and horror Monday evening, when a car drove into a crowd gathered for a parade honoring Liverpool FC’s latest Premier League championship. Authorities confirmed that dozens of people were injured in the incident, including several children. More than two dozen were hospitalized, at least two…