Republicans nominate President Trump to take on Biden in the fall

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Republican Party has formally nominated President Donald Trump for another term. Monday’s state-by-state voting was one of the first acts of a GOP convention that has been dramatically scaled down to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Trump has sought to minimize the toll of the pandemic, but its impact was evident as proceedings began…

Monroe County Hospital completes renovations, improves patient flow

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Monroe County Hospital, Navicent Health Partner completed its renovation project. The project started in February 2019 and included the renovation of 37,000 square feet of the existing hospital space that includes: Modern upgrades to the emergency room to improve patient flow and access to staff Renovated nursing stations to provide easier access to patients and patient…

Signing Day for Houston County seniors entering education field

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It is Georgia Future Educators Signing Day, and the Houston County Career Academy (HCCA) is participating by honoring graduating seniors in the Teaching as a Profession (TAAP) program. Similar to athletic signing events, students are recognized for their commitment to a college to pursue a degree in the field of education. Due to the COVID-19…

Signing Day for Houston County seniors entering education field

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It is Georgia Future Educators Signing Day, and the Houston County Career Academy (HCCA) is participating by honoring graduating seniors in the Teaching as a Profession (TAAP) program. Similar to athletic signing events, students are recognized for their commitment to a college to pursue a degree in the field of education. Due to the COVID-19…

Florida issues stay-at-home order as cases grow

19h ago / 6:57 AM UTC Examining the etiquette of social distancing from shopping to traveling April 1, 202003:50 Dennis Romero 19h ago / 6:58 AM UTC Jazz patriarch Ellis Marsalis, 85, dies while fighting coronavirus Jazz patriarch Ellis Marsalis died in New Orleans after contracting coronavirus, his son told the Associated Press on Wednesday. The 85-year-old developed pneumonia and…

Belarusian leader bucks coronavirus ‘psychosis,’ plays hockey

MOSCOW — While officials from Montreal to Moscow have placed populations under some form of lockdown designed to slow the spread of the coronavirus, one man continues to hold firm to the notion that the rest of the world has lost its mind: Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. “It is better to die on your feet, than live on your knees!”…

One country is refusing to shut down to stop the coronavirus

MOSCOW — While officials from Montreal to Moscow have placed populations under some form of lockdown designed to slow the spread of the coronavirus, one man continues to hold firm to the notion that the rest of the world has lost its mind: Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. “It is better to die on your feet than live on your knees!”…

Can you catch the coronavirus twice? What’s known about immunity

Those who recover from the coronavirus are probably not going to catch it again, at least in the short term, experts say. But it’s unclear how long that immunity will last. “It is reasonable to predict we will have some immunity. To say you will have lifelong immunity? We just don’t know yet,” said Frances Lund, professor and chair of…

Can you catch the coronavirus twice? What’s known about immunity

Those who recover from the coronavirus are probably not going to catch it again, at least in the short term, experts say. But it’s unclear how long that immunity will last. “It is reasonable to predict we will have some immunity. To say you will have lifelong immunity? We just don’t know yet,” said Frances Lund, professor and chair of…

Can you catch the coronavirus twice? What’s known about immunity

Those who recover from the coronavirus are probably not going to catch it again, at least in the short term, experts say. But it’s unclear how long that immunity will last. “It is reasonable to predict we will have some immunity. To say you will have lifelong immunity? We just don’t know yet,” said Frances Lund, professor and chair of…

Daybreak Interview: Movie reviewer Jackie K. Cooper’s 2020 Oscar predictions

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The biggest night in Hollywood is just around the corner. We’re talking about the 2020 Oscars. Middle Georgia Resident and Youtube movie reviewer, Jackie K. Cooper, visited Daybreak to give his predictions for the top awards. Click on the video to see who Cooper thinks will win. Categories: Daybreak, Local News Tags: jackie k cooper, Oscars,…

Kids fighting cancer make music video for P. Diddy

KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A local 5-year-old fighting cancer along with a national organization wants to grab the attention of a-list celebrities. Kyler Pike loves to watch YouTube videos and ride his hoverboard. He’s also been battling Leukemia since Thanksgiving of 2017. “He also goes to counseling for PTSD from medical trauma,” said Ashley Pike, Kyler’s mom. “He goes to…

Silent Santa comes to spread Christmas cheer

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If Santa’s deep baritone laugh doesn’t appeal to the young person in your life, you are in luck this Christmas season. Children with autism, or any other sensory sensitivity special needs, don’t have to miss out on meeting Jolly Old Saint Nick. You can take them to see Silent Santa at the Middle Georgia Regional Library…

Yep, those are UFOs, Navy says about 3 videos of strange sightings

Three videos posted online that have been described as being related to UFO sightings do indeed include footage of “unidentified aerial phenomena,” a U.S. Navy spokesman confirmed. But as for specifics, spokesman Joseph Gradisher said the Navy doesn’t know exactly what the objects are. “The three videos (one from 2004 and two from 2015) show incursions into our military training…

Greta Thunberg tells Congress: ‘Unite behind the science’

Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg implored Washington lawmakers on Wednesday to take climate science seriously — bringing her simple and direct message as one of the world’s youngest and most prominent climate change activists to the halls of a normally divided Congress. Thunberg, a self-described introvert, spoke slowly and carefully, and said she was declining to provide prepared remarks, as is…

Greta Thunberg tells Congress: ‘Unite behind the science’

Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg implored Washington lawmakers on Wednesday to take climate science seriously — bringing her simple and direct message as one of the world’s youngest and most prominent climate change activists to the halls of a normally divided Congress. Thunberg, a self-described introvert, spoke slowly and carefully, and said she was declining to provide prepared remarks, as is…

Sandy Hook parents release chilling ‘back to school’ PSA

An anti-gun violence group, connected to the Sandy Hook massacre, unveiled a chilling “back to school” PSA on Wednesday, showing how kids could be forced to use ordinary possessions to fend off active shooters. The Sandy Hook Promise Foundation, based out of Newtown, Connecticut, depicts smiling, happy children suddenly having to employ skateboards, jackets and cell phones in life-or-death moments….

YouTuber PewDiePie cancels $50,000 pledge to anti-hate group

LOS ANGELES — PewDiePie, the most-followed individual creator on YouTube, has waded into a new controversy. A day after the Swedish-born YouTuber — whose name is Felix Kjellberg — announced that he would be donating $50,000 to the Anti-Defamation League anti-hate group, he backtracked and said his initial decision was a “mistake” and that the contribution didn’t “feel genuine.” Kjellberg…

Student borrowers are ‘treated like deadbeats,’ comedian Hasan Minhaj tells Congress

Comedian and talk show host Hasan Minhaj made Congress members on Capitol Hill laugh Tuesday as he described the serious repercussions facing the nation’s 45 million people who have student loan debts. “This issue is sidelining millions of Americans. People are putting off marriage, kids, homeownership and retirement — especially my generation,” Minhaj, 33, told the House Financial Services Committee….