Iran missile strikes hit Tel Aviv as Trump delays attacks

The strikes come as tensions remain high between the U.S. and Iran.

(NBC)- Missile strikes hit central Tel Aviv as Iran launched multiple waves of attacks, with a powerful warhead damaging buildings across several blocks—yet only nine people were injured, many from panic rather than physical harm. The strikes come as tensions remain high between the U.S. and Iran, with global attention focused on the Strait of Hormuz following President Donald Trump’s…

DHS funding talks show progress as TSA delays worsen at airports

A potential breakthrough may be emerging in Washington as lawmakers work to address massive airport security delays tied to the ongoing DHS funding stalemate.

(NBC)- A potential breakthrough may be emerging in Washington as lawmakers work to address massive airport security delays tied to the ongoing Department of Homeland Security funding stalemate. A small group of Senate Republicans met with President Donald Trump to discuss a plan to fund DHS, as long lines at TSA checkpoints continue to frustrate travelers nationwide. Alabama Senator Katie…

Morning Business Report: Stocks surge on Iran talks as travel, retail and auto sectors shift

Travel and airline stocks surged after President Trump said talks with Iran were productive, boosting optimism on Wall Street.

(LILAMAX)- Travel and airline stocks surged after President Trump said talks with Iran were productive, boosting optimism on Wall Street as lower fuel prices lifted airlines and hopes for an end to the conflict pushed cruise lines higher. However, that enthusiasm was tempered by long lines at TSA checkpoints and an accident at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, raising concerns about…

This Macon leader is helping bring the Cherry Blossom Festival to life | Meet Patty Gibbs, Chair of the Cherry Blossom Festival

Festival chair Patty Gibbs highlights community spirit as thousands gather for Macon’s Cherry Blossom Festival

Patty Gibbs serves as chair of the Cherry Blossom Festival, helping lead events and welcome visitors to Macon.MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Patty Gibbs is serving as the 2026 Cherry Festival Chair, playing a key role in one of Middle Georgia’s most anticipated events. Known as “The Pinkest Party on Earth,” the festival transforms the city each spring as more than…

Macon arena project highlights local business opportunities ahead of groundbreaking

Organized by Barton Malow + Sheridan, the session aimed to brief attendees on the project’s timeline, trade bid opportunities and the significant role local small businesses will play in the construction process.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dozens of subcontractors and suppliers gathered at the Macon Centreplex on Tuesday morning for an information session about the new Macon Arena project. Organized by Barton Malow + Sheridan, the session aimed to brief attendees on the project’s timeline, trade bid opportunities and the significant role local small businesses will play in the construction process. Project…

Dry cold front brings cooler temps to Middle Georgia

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Current conditions show some clouds streaming across the area associated with a dry frontal boundary. Currently the front is just south of Atlanta and continues to push south. This boundary is expected to stall along the Georgia/Florida border and remain stationary through Wednesday morning.  Dry northwest winds are increasing behind the front with dewpoints in the…

Warner Robins man sentenced to 20 years for felony shoplifting at Lowe’s

Jackson was sentenced to 20 years, with the first 11 years to be served in prison without the possibility of parole.

Jackson (Credit: Houston County Sheriff’s Office)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Warner Robins man was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to felony shoplifting, according to Houston County District Attorney Eric Edwards. According to a news release, 58-year-old Dwayne Eugene Jackson pleaded guilty March 19, 2026, to 13 counts of felony-grade theft by shoplifting. Jackson was sentenced to 20 years,…

Macon students showcase creativity at Mentors Project tea party

Annual event gives students a chance to showcase etiquette skills and creative hat designs

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A local organization is celebrating creativity and confidence through a unique event. The Mentors Project hosted its annual tea party at the Tubman Museum Monday alongside Think Pink, giving students a chance to showcase their etiquette skills. The event also featured a Think Pink hat competition, where students designed and modeled their own creations. Organizers say…

Cherry Blossom Festival continues with Heroes Day, concerts in Macon

Festival activities Monday included free treats, live music and special discounts for military and first responders.

Cherry Blossom Third Street (PHOTO: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cherry Blossom Festival events continued Monday, featuring themed activities, live music and special discounts for first responders and military members. Third Street is getting into the Cherry Blossom spirit with its downtown festivities each weekday, which includes free ice cream and Coca-Cola products from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Resident…

Macon’s famous pink poodle draws crowds during Cherry Blossom Festival

A Macon couple continues a decades-long tradition of bringing their pink poodle to the Cherry Blossom Festival.

Cherry the pink poodle (PHOTO: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A pink poodle named Cherry is once again drawing attention during Macon’s Cherry Blossom Festival, continuing a decades-long tradition that brings smiles to visitors and locals. 41NBC spoke with Cherry’s owners and pet groomers Alice and Paul Williams. They say bringing their poodle out every year brings joy to their…

Milledgeville woman with cerebral palsy goes viral ahead of special needs prom

Alysia Scott raises more than $56,000 after TikTok post asking for prom help

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 22-year-old woman with cerebral palsy is preparing for a prom she never thought possible. After asking for help on TikTok to cover hair, dress and makeup, her video went viral, gaining millions of views and helping her raise more than $56,000 on GoFundMe. Alysia Scott says she never expected the response. “I just randomly did…

UPDATE: Second arrest made in 2022 Macon apartment death investigation

Deputies say a Macon man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with a 2022 death at Riverbank Apartments.

Lorenzo Davis (Credit: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (3/23/26): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says a second arrest has been made in connection with a 2022 death investigation at Riverbank Apartments. According to a news release Monday, investigators and the U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested 32-year-old Lorenzo Michael Davis of Macon around 9 a.m. Monday at a home…

Crimestoppers seeking man wanted for identity fraud in Bibb County

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of these individuals is asked to call Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68-CRIME (1-877-682-7463).

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Regional Crime Stoppers is spotlighting five individuals wanted by law enforcement agencies across Middle Georgia as part of its ongoing effort to encourage community involvement in locating fugitives. Crime Stoppers partners with media outlets and law enforcement agencies in eight Middle Georgia counties, offering anonymous rewards for tips that lead to arrests. The following individuals…

KIHOMAC opens new 150,000 sq. ft. facility in Warner Robins, bringing jobs to Middle Georgia

A major economic development project is now complete in Middle Georgia as KIHOMAC officially opened its new facility in the Warner Robins area.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The company held a grand opening ceremony Monday at its 150,000-square-foot site on Lightning Way. While the address is listed in Byron, the facility is located within Warner Robins city limits. The event featured remarks from company leadership and local officials, including LaRhonda W. Patrick, followed by a ceremonial ribbon cutting and guided tours of…

Oklahoma man accused of killing twin sister, 17-month-old child arrested in Monroe County

According to a news release, Monroe County deputies were alerted at 12:27 a.m. March 22 to a BOLO regarding a double homicide suspect out of Oklahoma.

MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An Oklahoma man wanted in a double homicide case was arrested Sunday in Monroe County, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. According to a news release, Monroe County deputies were alerted at 12:27 a.m. March 22 to a BOLO regarding a double homicide suspect out of Oklahoma. The suspect was identified as 31-year-old Grant…

Hollywood Minute: BTS breaks streaming records with new album as “Project Hail Mary” scores big at the box office

Global supergroup BTS is already making history with its long-awaited new album, Arirang.

(CNN)- Global supergroup BTS is already making history with its long-awaited new album, Arirang. The release is now Spotify’s most-streamed album in a single day so far this year — and the most-streamed K-pop album of all time on the platform. The project marks BTS’s first full-length album since 2020, fueling excitement among fans worldwide and quickly pushing the group…

Iranian missile strikes hit southern Israel near nuclear site, raising fears of wider Middle East escalation

New missile strikes in southern Israel are raising concerns about a rapidly escalating conflict across the Middle East.

(NBC)- New missile strikes in southern Israel are raising concerns about a rapidly escalating conflict across the Middle East. Dramatic video shows a direct Iranian missile strike hitting near one of Israel’s main nuclear research areas, highlighting Iran’s ability to continue launching attacks deep into Israeli territory. The strike caused significant damage in the southern city of Arad, where officials…

ICE agents begin assisting at U.S. airports as TSA staffing shortages cause major delays

Beginning Monday, travelers at airports across the country may notice a new presence in security lines.

(NBC)- Beginning Monday, travelers at airports across the country may notice a new presence in security lines — agents in a different uniform. The Trump administration has announced that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will begin assisting the Transportation Security Administration as airports deal with growing delays and staffing shortages. At airports like Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, travelers say the…

Morning Business Report: Markets tumble as Iran tensions rise, airlines cut flights and EV deals grow

Investors are closely watching rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran.

(LILAMAX)- Investors are closely watching rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran after President Donald Trump warned of potential strikes on Iranian power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. Iran responded with threats of its own, saying it could target U.S. infrastructure, military bases, and even financial institutions tied to American government bonds. Those tensions are already…

Suspect killed in Hall County SWAT shootout after officer shot, saved by vest in Gainesville

A tense standoff in Hall County ended in a deadly shootout, leaving a suspect dead and a police officer injured.

(CNN)- A tense standoff in Hall County ended in a deadly shootout, leaving a suspect dead and a police officer injured — but alive thanks to his protective gear. Authorities say Hall County SWAT and Gainesville police officers exchanged gunfire with a suspect early Friday morning on Briarwood Drive. The suspect, later identified as 24-year-old Dakota Simmons, was killed during…

Recall Watch List: Major recalls announced for appliances, vehicles, and household products

From kitchen appliances to vehicles, here are the latest recalls that could impact your family’s safety.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Several popular household products and vehicles are being recalled nationwide over safety concerns. From kitchen appliances to cars and children’s drinkware, here’s what you need to know to keep your family safe in this week’s Recall Watch List. Frigidaire recalls nearly 180,000 gas ranges over burn risk Frigidaire, a leading name in home appliances, is recalling…

Deputies: 2 hospitalized after being shot in Macon Saturday

Deputies say one of the victims sought help at a Pio Nono Avenue gas station.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two people were injured in a shooting Saturday night in Macon, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. A news release says deputies responded around 6:30 p.m. to a report of a person shot at LOLO Gas Station on Pio Nono Avenue. Deputies found a 21-year-old man there with a gunshot wound. The man told deputies…

BS Report: Georgia basketball embarrassed in NCAA Tournament loss

Georgia’s season ends in a blowout loss while the Hawks continue climbing in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

For the second week in a row, the Georgia Bulldogs basketball team laid an egg in a postseason tournament. A week ago in the SEC tournament, they got embarrassed by Ole Miss. And then last night in the NCAA tournament, the first round of the Big Dance, Georgia got blown out by Saint Louis. The Billikens 102 to 77: 25…

Macon’s Cherry Blossom Festival begins under sunny skies

The 44th annual Cherry Blossom Festival is now underway, featuring events, concerts and activities across Macon.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 44th Cherry Blossom Festival is underway in Macon, bringing a sea of pink to Carolyn Crayton Park as people celebrate the first day of spring. The festival opened Friday under sunny skies, drawing crowds eager to take part in the annual tradition. Festival chair Patty Gibbs says this time of year is all about bringing…