Cardinal in Vatican fraud trial: My conscience is ‘tranquil’

VATICAN CITY (AP) — A fraud and embezzlement trial involving mismanagement of the Holy See’s investments has begun in Vatican City, with a once-powerful cardinal who is among the 10 defendants declaring he remains “obedient” to Pope Francis, who fired him from a top post. Cardinal Angelo Becciu is one of two defendants who attended the largely procedural seven-hour session…

Simone Biles exits team final after vault

Simone Biles competed in Team USA’s first rotation on vault in the women’s Olympic team final, bailing out of her Amanar and scoring a 13.766 for a 1.5 twist. Shortly after, she withdrew from the team contest. Her American teammates held on for silver after the 24-year-old realized following a shaky vault she wasn’t in the right headspace to compete….

U.S. women held scoreless by Australia in group stage finale

The United States Women’s National Team registered a scoreless draw against Australia in the last of three Olympic group stage games. The result was enough to advance to the knockout rounds. Lloyd navigates her 4th Olympics for the US women’s team SAITAMA, Japan (AP) — Carli Lloyd was lamenting her missed chances in the U.S. women’s 6-1 win over New…

Parratto, Schnell win synchro silver for first U.S. medal

The American pair of Jessica Parratto and Delaney Schnell executed their five-dive list with poise to earn silver in the women’s synchronized 10m platform. It was the United States’ first medal of any color in the event. US rallies to claim silver in women’s 10M synchro diving TOKYO (AP) — Chen Yuxi and Zhang Jiaqi won the women’s 10-meter synchronized…

Alaska’s Lydia Jacoby wins shock 100 breast gold, beats King

The women’s 100m breaststroke gold medal remains in American hands, but not the expected ones. Defending Olympic champ Lilly King came up shy behind Alaskan teenager Lydia Jacoby in a surprise finish. Northern lights: Alaska teen shocks with Olympic swim gold TOKYO (AP) — Alaska, of all places, has an Olympic champion at the pool. Seventeen-year-old Lydia Jacoby gave the…

Coach’s Corner: Veterans High School

(41NBC/WMGT) — The Veterans Warhawks went 4 and 6 last year, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2017. They’re looking to get back this year. Coach Milan Turner sat down with Bill Shanks in the Coach’s Corner. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Coach’s Corner, high school sports, sports

Texas, Oklahoma submit formal request to join Southeastern Conference

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Texas, Oklahoma submit a formal request to join Southeastern Conference. The SEC released the following statement: The University of Oklahoma and the University of Texas, two esteemed academic institutions with storied athletics programs, today submitted formal requests for invitations to become members of the Southeastern Conference in 2025. While the SEC has not proactively sought new…

Scattered storms and heat return Tuesday

It was a hot start to the week in Middle Georgia, with highs warming to 97 degrees here in Macon. We started to see a few showers pop up this evening, but not with enough coverage to bring much cooling to the area. Tomorrow, as a stationary boundary slowly sags south, we will see increasing rain chances during the afternoon….

Bibb County Schools to require masks for 2021-2022 school year

Students and staff will continue following COVID guidelines in the upcoming school year.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– Bibb County students go back to school in one week, and parents and students will have to adjust to a major change for the school year. “We’re going to ask students and staff to wear masks… I guess the better way to say that is that we will be requiring masks,” said Bibb County Superintendent, Dr. Curtis…

Macon restaurant helping feed the homeless

Famous Mike's allows people to pay it forward by paying for the meals of those in need.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Famous Mike’s on Poplar Street in downtown Macon now has a “Pay it Forward” board. Customers can pay for the meal of a hungry or homeless person. Once the meal is purchased, the receipt is added to a board at the front of the restaurant. A person in need can then come in, select a receipt…

UPDATE: Georgia DNR continuing to investigate Lake Tobesofkee crash

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources reports a cigarette boat collided with a pontoon boat.

UPDATE (7/27) –  As of Tuesday, July 27, Georgia DNR has confirmed the other six people injured on the pontoon boat have been released from the hospital. Information concerning potential charges in connection to the incident hasn’t been released yet.   MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Department of Natural Resources continues to investigate after a deadly boat accident early…

Downtown Dublin welcoming new businesses

"It's just us getting back to our normal, this is what we are used to here."

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — 30 new businesses have opened in Dublin since January. “It’s just us getting back to our normal, this is what we are used to here,” the Executive Director of the Development Authority, Tracie Morgan said. Morgan says it was time for growth. She says her goal now is to keep transforming the city and helping it…

Downtown Macon shooting has business owners concerned

According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, shots were fired just before 1 a.m. Saturday after a large fight on the sidewalk.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A downtown Macon business owner is speaking out after a shooting early Saturday morning left two people dead and two others injured. Darrin Ford, the owner of ‘A Brookhaven Lounge’ on Cherry Street in downtown Macon, says he was sitting outside with customers when he noticed something going on. He then decided to take everyone inside…

United Way of Central Georgia now managing Brookdale Warming Center

Along with new management, $4 million in American Rescue Plan money will go to the center.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Brookdale Warming Center is now under new management after the Macon-Bibb Commission requested United Way of Central Georgia step in. Along with new management, $4 million in American Rescue Plan money will go to the center. United Way says it plans to use the funds to provide more resources for the shelter and help more…

New pedestrian walkways being added to Watson Blvd.

The walkways will be near Austin Avenue and Knodishall Drive.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — New pedestrian walkways are coming to Watson Boulevard soon. According to the Georgia Department of Transportation, the walkways will be near Austin Avenue and Knodishall Drive. The project includes: Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons New concrete refuge islands in the median Crosswalks ADA ramps Signage Penny Brooks, District 3 Communications Officer with GDOT, says it will…

Hancock, English help U.S. land two golds in skeet shooting

Vincent Hancock and Amber English join TODAY to talk about their gold medal performances in skeet shooting at the Tokyo Olympics. Hancock, English give Americans a skeet sweep at Tokyo Games TOKYO (AP) — It’s a skeet sweep for the United States. Vincent Hancock gave the Americans a sweep in skeet at the Tokyo Olympics by winning his third gold…

Sam Mikulak strong once again on parallel bars

Team USA veteran Sam Mikulak scored a 15.000 on the parallel bars in the men’s Olympic gymnastics team final. He scored a 15.466 during qualifications and will compete in the event final later this week. US men seek momentum after promising Olympic performance TOKYO (AP) — The U.S. men’s Olympic gymnastics team hopes it can build off a fifth-place performance…

Streak ends: Titmus terminates Ledecky’s golden run in Tokyo

Australia’s Ariarne Titmus ran down Katie Ledecky in the 400-meter freestyle, handing Ledecky her first-ever Olympic silver in an individual event. Titmus went 3:56.69 and Ledecky touched in at 3:37.36. Streak ends: Titmus terminates Ledecky’s golden run in Tokyo TOKYO (AP) — Katie Ledecky strolled onto the deck first, which meant she was headed to the second spot on the…