MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The head coach of the Mercer women’s basketball team is on a mission. She wants to get her girls to give back, and this year, they’re doing it in Ghana, Africa. When she’s on the basketball court, sophomore, Alicia Leshae Williams has two things on her mind: dribble and shoot. But, she says life isn’t measured…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One westbound lane on I-16 in Laurens County is closed Thursday as transportation officials assess the damage from yesterday’s fatal crashes. The Georgia State Patrol is recreating the pile up to figure out what happened. Four people died and nine were sent to Fairview Park Hospital with injuries. Hospital officials say they were able to act…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Jones County school bus driver who left a special needs child on the bus for 6 hours Tuesday will not be charged, according to the Jones County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies interviewed everyone associated with the incident, and they found no criminal intent or reckless conduct on the bus driver’s part. They have sent their findings…
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sandersville Police and the Georgia Bureau of Investigations are investigating after a Sandersville man was shot to death inside his home on Floyd Street. It happened between 11pm and midnight Wednesday. GBI Investigator Todd Lowery tells 41NBC the victim is 54-year-old Sammie Lee Haynes. Sandersville Police Chief Victor Cuyler says there were multiple witnesses to the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon City Councilman announces he’ll run for a position in the newly consolidated government. Surrounded by supporters Thursday morning in downtown Macon, Rabbi Larry Schlesinger revealed he plans to run for the District 2 seat on the new commission. He says the job of the new government is to represent the will of the families…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Military College in Baldwin County will be sending six young men off to places of higher education next school year. Nate Holton will be attending Reinhardt College, Devon Johnson will play at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte, Kevin Gary and Tre Carter will both be on the field for Louisiana Tech, while Mario Alford…
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two members of the Twiggs County football team will be headed out of state to play football next season. Tight End and Defensive End Timmy Kemp, Jr. signed to play for Hutchinson Community College located in Kansas, while Safety and Linebacker Markevion Hooks is set to continue his career at Miles College in Mississippi. The mother…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Coffeyville Community College will have a Houston County High School graduate playing for them next year. Myles White, a receiver for the Bears this past football season, was surrounded by friends and family Wednesday as he took the next step in his athletic and educational career. Coffeyville Community College is located in the state of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mount de Sales will be sending one of their own off to the collegiate level next year. Defensive tackle Jeremiah Cotton will be graduating and playing football at The Military College of South Carolina. Also known as The Citadel, the school is located in the city of Charleston. Categories: Local Sports, Sports
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An upcoming Tattnall Square Academy graduate is staying close to home, signing Wednesday to play football for the Mercer Bears. Linebacker Tyler Ward holds the high school’s record in first hits with 400, and total tackles with 598. Head coach for the Trojans, Barney Hester, had nothing but praise for Ward, calling him an outstanding member…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Five players from Baldwin High School are headed to the Carolinas next year. Jaycarus Harper, Jaitavius Jackson, Kentarius Cooper, and Shemar Latimore all signed to play at Louisburg Community College in North Carolina. Derrick Washington signed to play for Presbyterian College in South Carolina. Head football coach for Baldwin, Dexter Copeland, knows he’s losing some of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Northeast High School’s senior defensive linebacker Alan Moss described the relationship between him and his teammates as unconditional love. Moss signed Wednesday morning and pledged four years to the University of Cumberland. The superstar athlete says his teammates, who were there for the big signing, have supported him since grade school. He says it’s an honor…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It was an emotional morning Wednesday at Central High School as seniors Boe Bailey and Nigel Bowden teared up while reflecting on their journeys. The non-traditional signing ceremony began with remarks from Central’s head football coach, and principal. Then, the floor was opened to the two young men who spoke about the challenges that brought them…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — In honor of Black History Month, the Tubman African-American Museum has teamed up with local artist DeWayne Kendrick to present a new exhibit. It’s called “Memory Lane: An Artistic Journey Through Black Cinema.” The paintings that will be on display are oil and acrylic works inspired by the movies “The Color Purple”, “Malcolm X”, “Raisin in…
We’ve all likely seen a video of an athlete making some ridiculous shot on the basketball court, one that couldn’t be created if you have them 100 attempts at it again.
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Monroe County deputies arrest a man after a high speed chase on I-75 that caused an accident. A Lamar County deputy tried to stop Jeremy Deonte Haugabook, but he refused and sped off.Bibb deputies tried to stop Haugabook’s car with stop sticks, but that didn’t work. The chase got up to 120 miles per hour, and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In a room filled with pink, the 2013 Cherry Blossom festival’s official artwork was unveiled. Artist Sterling Everett was inspired by Sunday brunches in Washington park when he painted this year’s piece titled “Macon’s Bountiful Beauty”. The painting includes Mercer University’s Law School, camellias and tons of cherry blossoms. This is Everett’s third year working with…
DEXTER, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – West Laurens High School has scored big with two of its graduating seniors committing to play football for major universities. Travosier Mitchell is a strong safety. He will be playing football next year at Georgia Southern University. He’s only been playing for three years. “I just worked hard in my position, what needs to be done…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In Demon Country, four Warner Robins High football players committed to three different colleges all across the nation. Defensive End Bryson Bagley and defensive back Shane Bowie committed to College of the Redwoods in California. Bagley who said he loves to travel is looking forward to the move. “I figure why not go to California,”…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Four Northside High football players signed to two different schools, all to play Division I football. Receiver Keshun Hill and offensive tackle Taylor Lay committed to Georgia Southern University. Receiver Robert Davis and linebacker Trey Payne will be heading to Georgia State University. Signing Day at Northside High School was reminiscent of this year’s Super…
KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Veterans High School wide receiver Malik Broughton pledged four years to Albany State University Wednesday afternoon. Broughton chose Albany State University after deciding that he wanted to stay close to his friends and family. “It’s close to home so my dad can come to all my games,” Broughton said. His proud parents stood behind him on…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Four seniors from Perry High School are set to begin the next chapter of their lives playing college football. Some are staying close to home, but others are traveling as far as North Dakota. These signatures mark the first words of a new chapter for these Perry High School seniors. “It’s a new start for me…
VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – ESPNU was on hand Wednesday morning in Dooly County for high-profile prospect Montravius Adams’ signing ceremony. The whole student body of Dooly County High School was there to watch 5-star defensive tackle Montravius Adams choose between Alabama, Auburn, Clemson and Georgia. Live on ESPNU, Adams made his decision. He’ll play for Auburn University. “The family, the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A high speed chase starting in Houston County ended when a jeep lost control and hit a building. Warner Robins police spokesperson Tabitha Pugh tells 41 NBC the police department issued a “be on the lookout” alert for a yellow jeep that was reported stolen around 6 p.m. Wednesday off Park Avenue. Officers spotted the car…