MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Northeast winds will be rather pronounced the first few days of the new work week. This Evening Following a warm weekend wind from the north has cooled things off to get the new week rolling. Today has largely seen highs in the lower 80s with a decent amount of cloud cover. Clearing is expected through this…
UPDATE: The GBI confirmed Monday it’s investigating a Sunday shooting that left a man dead in Dodge County. According to a GBI news release, Terrance Travis Gordon of Eastman was 45. The GBI says the preliminary investigation revealed Gordon was walking along 1st Avenue while firing a gun. According to the release, he approached a home and made threats toward…
(L-R) Valinda Williams, “Shorty” and Barbara Crenshaw (Photos: Macon Regional Crimestoppers)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers is asking for the public’s help in solving three separate cold cases from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Homicide Unit. The first case involves 16-year-old Valinda Williams, who was murdered on June 26, 1989. According to Crimestoppers, her body was found…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people were hospitalized after a crash involving a box truck and a sedan Monday morning in Macon, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The call came into the Macon-Bibb E-911 Center at 8:30 a.m. The accident happened on Eisenhower Parkway at the intersection of the Interstate 475 north on-ramp. Deputies said paramedics treated two…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers is spotlighting five individuals wanted by law enforcement agencies in Middle Georgia and sharing the organization’s word of the day. Crimestoppers partners with media outlets and law enforcement in eight Middle Georgia counties, offering anonymous rewards for tips that lead to arrests. The following individuals are wanted: Nolan Price is wanted by the…
ELKO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 3-year-old child has died following a drowning incident over Labor Day weekend, according to Houston County Coroner James Williams. The incident happened at night on August 31 in a swimming pool at Twin Oaks RV Park on Highway 26 in Elko. The child was taken to Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital in…
(NBC)- Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to press his war in Ukraine, launching the largest wave of drone and missile strikes against civilian targets since the conflict began. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, the weekend assault involved 805 drones and decoys along with at least 13 different types of missiles. For the first time in the war, one of…
(LILAMAX)- Mortgage rates saw their steepest single-day drop in more than a year, following a weaker-than-expected August jobs report. The average fixed 30-year mortgage rate fell to 6.29% as of Friday, the lowest level since last fall and down from a high of 7.04% in January. The U.S. added just 22,000 jobs in August, well below forecasts. Black unemployment climbed…
(NBC)- The historic Powerball jackpot that fueled Americans’ dreams for weeks has finally paid out. Two players matched all six numbers in Saturday’s drawing, splitting a prize that grew to nearly $1.8 billion — the second-largest jackpot in Powerball history. One winning ticket was sold in Texas, the other in Missouri. At a convenience store in Fredericksburg, Texas, store manager…
(CNN)- Julie Andrews has added another honor to her legendary career, winning her third Emmy at age 89. The screen icon was recognized at this weekend’s Creative Arts Emmys for her voice-over performance on Bridgerton. “It’s all about collaboration, and we got on wonderfully,” Andrews said of the project. The weekend’s biggest winner was The Studio, a Hollywood satire that…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The front has officially pushed south of the area. We are not expecting much in the way of impactful weather however isolated storms could clip southeastern counties with dewpoints in the low to mid 70s and temperatures near 90. Lightning and gusty winds would be the main threat for any of these isolated storms into the…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Demons took on the Houston County Bears at McConnell-Talbert Stadium for our Game of the Week on The End Zone in Week 4. The Bears (3-0) beat Perry 13-7 last week and had outscored opponents 100-73 so far. Houston County is Ranked 8th in AAAAA. The Demons (2-1) beat Northside 22-13 last…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Howard Huskies welcomed the West Laurens Raiders to Thompson Stadium on Friday night. The Raiders (2-0) beat North Clayton 22-18 in Week 2 after beating Groves 49-0 in Week 1. The Huskies (1-1) beat Rutland 20-13 last week after losing to Westside in their season opener. This was the first region game for both teams….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Windsor Knights hosted the Lakeview Lions in Week 4 of The End Zone. The Lions (1-2), from Gainesville, are coached by former GMC Lee Coleman. The Knights (1-2) had lost two in a row after losing to August Prep 22-14 last week. Check out the highlights from Knight Field. Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Westside Seminoles hosted the Bowdon Red Devils on Friday night. The Red Devils (2-1) are three-time defending state champions – Ranked 3rd in A-Division II. The Seminoles (1-2) lost to Westover 30-0 last week and had allowed 107 points in three games. Bill Shanks has the highlights from Ed DeFore Sports Complex. Categories: End Zone,…
IRWINTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Stratford Eagles went on the road to take on the Wilkinson County Warriors at Bud Dupree Stadium on Friday night. The Eagles (2-0) beat Pinewood Christian 40-5 last week and had outscored their two opponents 89-22. The Warriors (0-3) lost to Jasper County 42-12 last week and lost to Stratford 28-12 last season. Bill Shanks…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Greyhounds hosted the Ola Mustangs on Friday night in Week 4 of The End Zone. The Mustangs (2-1) beat Eagle’s Landing Christian 49-7 last week and beat Jones County last season, 7-3. The Greyhounds (2-1, 1-1) beat Hampton 27-0 last week and were 9-2 vs. Ola in the series. Check out the highlights…
The End Zone logoMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from Week 4. (Catch all the highlights here.) Games featured on The End Zone: Houston County 48 Warner Robins 14 West Laurens 46 Howard 7 Lakeview 27 Windsor 8 Bowdon 42 Westside 22 Stratford 40 Wilkinson County 34 Ola 28 Jones County 27 Hancock Central…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Museum of Arts and Sciences is hosting Georgia Day this weekend. The event is September 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Museum of Arts and Sciences. The annual event highlights the state’s culture and natural heritage with activities for families and community members. Visitors can shop from local vendors, explore the nature…
(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Students seeking their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Mercer University previously had to transfer to Mercer’s Atlanta campus for their junior and senior years, but not anymore. For the first time, Mercer’s Georgia Baptist College of Nursing now has classes and labs in Macon. Dr. Jennifer Bartlett, Associate Dean and Professor…
Macon Bibb County Health Department awarded $20,000 (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Health Department was recently awarded $20,000 through The Buckle Up for Life Program to purchase more than 200 car seats. Health educator and safe kids’ coordinator Abbie Price says The Health Department partnered with The Buckle Up for Life Program, which is a national…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Looking to help the less fortunate? Head over to the Georgia National Fairgrounds for the 4th annual Fair Food Drive. The Georgia National Fair is partnering with Kroger and the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank to help those in need. On Saturday, September 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Fairgrounds will be accepting non-perishable…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – This week’s 41NBC Band of the Week honors go to the Northside High School Blue Wind Band. Director of Bands Chuck Herron says he’s proud of the hard work and dedication his students show each week, both in rehearsal and on the field. Congratulations to the Northside High School Blue Wind Band for being…
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two people have been arrested in connection with a multi-county identity theft investigation, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said 23-year-old Mikela Kendrick of Peach County and 24-year-old Christian Thompson of Houston County were taken into custody September 4 following a lengthy investigation. The case involves stolen checks from several counties, including Monroe,…