41NBC’s “End Zone” host Bill Shanks sits down with Central Fellowship High School football coach, Chris Oxford, to talk about the about the upcoming season. Part One: Part Two: Categories: Local Sports, Sports
41NBC’s “End Zone” host Bill Shanks sits down with Mary Persons High School football coach, Brian Nelson, to talk about the about the upcoming season. Part One: Part Two: Categories: Local Sports, Sports
41NBC’s “End Zone” host Bill Shanks sits down with Southwest High School football coach, Joe Dupree, to talk about the about the upcoming season. Part One: Part Two: Categories: Local Sports, Sports
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – UPDATED: Houston County deputies have identified the victims in Sunday’s double homicide. They are 30-year-old Shaland McConnell and 32-year-old Ruben Miranda, both of Jonesboro. Investigators say neither of them had identification when their bodies were found in a wooded area off North Houston Lake Road Monday. Deputies say the two were shot to death at…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Be prepared to be amazed by this week’s artist in Studio 41. Host Joey Stuckey sat down with Stephie Rae to talk about her music. To connect with Joey and Studio 41, you can go to www.41nbc.com/studio41. If you would like to find out more about Stephie, you can visit www.stephierae.com. Also don’t forget to like…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County deputies are looking for two men who robbed an adult store late Tuesday night. According to a news release from the sheriff’s office, deputies are investigating an armed robbery that happened at the X-Mart on Emery Highway around 11 p.m. The release says the suspects approached two of the clerks who were outside smoking,…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After three hours of witness testimony and evidence review at Tuesday’s hearing, the Milledgeville ethics board is continuing the probe into a complaint filed against a city council member. Local business owner and photographer, Danielle Fields filed the complaint accusing Milledgeville city council member Phillip Joiner of misusing city funds and taking money for training and…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins Mayor Chuck Shaheen says he’s not running for re-election,but he is running for city council. Tuesday afternoon, Shaheen announced he’ll seek the post 1 seat in November. That’s council man Mike Daley’s seat. Shaheen says he’s running for council because he wants to run to fix the city charter, so it has either a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new school year has begun and for many children it means a new year of eating lunch by themselves and faking sick so they don’t have to face the bully that’s making life very hard. A professor at Mercer University has some hints for those kids and their parents on how to deal with bullying…
41NBC’s “End Zone” host Bill Shanks sits down with Wilcox County High School football coach, Mark Ledford, to talk about the about the upcoming season. Part One: Part Two: Categories: Local Sports, Sports
41NBC’s “End Zone” host Bill Shanks sits down with Twiggs County High School football coach, Jeb Stewart, to talk about the about the upcoming season. Part One: Part Two: Categories: Local Sports, Sports
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Milledgeville received top honors during this year’s Georgia Downtown Conference. Milledgeville Main Street is the 2013 Downtown Development Program of the Year. Director Carlee Schulte says that is the highest honor a main street program could receive during the conference in Savannah last week. The Milledgeville program beat out 96 other main street…
IVEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The former Ivey Water Superintendent who is accused of misusing his city issued credit card for personal use is facing dozens of felony charges. On Monday, a Wilkinson County grand jury indicted Kenneth Helms on 22 counts of theft by taking. Wilkinson County District attorney Fred Bright tells 41NBC Helms allegedly used the government card from…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Al Tillman will remain a candidate for Macon-Bibb County Commission after the Board of Elections voted 4-0 on Tuesday. After a unanimous vote, Macon – Bibb County Commission Candidate Al Tillman says he’s ready to focus on the things he says matters most…the people. “We’ve got to get back to doing the people’s business, we’ve got…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Investigators canvassed the area of Chadwick Road on Monday, rustling the leaves in the quiet neighborhood tucked away in the woods, and worrying the residents living in the west Houston County community. “It’s really, really quiet, I mean nothing goes on around here, honestly, it’s really just shocking,” said Joshua Young. While walking his sister…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Writing a last will and testament or instructions on life ending care can be a bit morbid, but for the people who risk their lives everyday it needs to be done. A nationwide program called “Wills for Heroes” is helping first responders put together the important paperwork that usually gets pushed to the side. A couple…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Milledgeville Fire Department is handing out dozens of free smoke detectors to residents thanks to a donation from the Georgia’s Safety Fire Commissioner. On Monday, Commissioner Ralph Hudgens stopped by the fire station to drop off three dozen smoke alarms as part of the state wide program “Operation Safe Home.” It provides free smoke detectors…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Hundreds of politicians and officials from all over the state met at the 2013 annual congressional luncheon in Macon. This year they honored U-S Senator Saxby Chambliss. As his term begins to wind down, Senator Chambliss reflected on his time in office, as he was honored in the place where it all began. “It’s been a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Some Middle Georgia lawyers are helping to put a dent in child hunger in the area at the request of the state Attorney General. Monday at the Macon Rotary Club luncheon, Attorney General Sam Olens honored students from Mercer Law School and Warner Robins attorney Bo Sammons as the winners of the 2013 Legal Food Frenzy….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Monday, the deadline to register to vote in next month’s Macon-Bibb county election passed. Staffers at the board of elections told us they’d seen a steady but slow turnout of voters trying to register. This election there are a lot of races to keep straight, but one voter we spoke with says the mayoral race is…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones says he believes skeletal remains found Monday morning in Macon, belong to 53-year-old Normal Carl Tucker. Private contractors with the Macon Water Authority found the bones while working on Old Holton Road, just off Riverside Drive. Coroner Jones says he believes they’ve been there for months. If you know Tucker or his…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Starting this week on Daybreak, 41NBC’s Melissa Lee is getting to know some of middle Georgia’s superintendents and learning their expectations for the 2013-2014 school year. First up for the week, Dublin City Schools’ Superintendent Dr. Chuck Ledbetter. For more information on the school system check out www.dublincityschools.us. Categories: Daybreak
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — NASCAR drivers and race fans will take to the tracks of the Atlanta Motor Speedway during Labor Day Weekend. AMS President Ed Clark stopped by Daybreak with details for one of this year’s most exciting weekends of the NASCAR schedule. For more information, check out www.atlantamotorspeedway.com or call 877-9-AMS-TIX. Categories: Daybreak
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Millions of students nationwide drop out of school each year, now one learning center in the midstate area is giving them a second chance at success. The Magic Johnson Bridgescape Center in Macon is an alternative path to bridge the gap. In customizable classes, teens complete courses online through Provost Academy Georgia, a free public charter…