What a great week for sports here in the state of Georgia and all over the country. It’s great for the state of Georgia because as the NCAA tournament starts today and of course rolls into tomorrow, we have two teams in the state of Georgia that are in the tournament. Kennesaw State and Georgia. How about that? There’s a…
(NBC)- Tensions in the Middle East are escalating as energy facilities across the region come under attack, raising concerns about the global economy and rising fuel prices. An oil refinery in Kuwait is the latest site targeted, as Iran appears to intensify pressure on global energy markets. The move comes as Israel launched strikes on a major Iranian gas field,…
(NBC)- The video, obtained by TMZ, appears to show Paul — known for The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives — throwing barstools at her then-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen, during a 2023 incident. The altercation reportedly occurred in front of her young daughter, who can be heard crying. In a statement, ABC’s parent company, Disney, said it has decided not to move…
(LILIAMAX)- Oil prices dropped overnight after reaching their highest levels since mid-2022, as global leaders worked to ease concerns surrounding tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran. Leaders from both the U.S. and Israel sought to reassure investors following reports of damage to major energy facilities in the Persian Gulf. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would refrain…
(NBC)- The body of a missing American college student has been recovered off the coast of a popular Barcelona beach after a frantic three-day search. Authorities say 20-year-old Jimmy Gracey was pulled from the water Thursday near the beachfront area where he was last seen earlier this week. Friends told NBC News they last saw Gracey around 3 a.m. Tuesday…
(CNN)- A 31-year-old woman is facing a murder charge after authorities say she attempted to terminate her pregnancy using medication before later giving birth to an infant who died. According to an arrest report, Alexia Moore allegedly took 200 milligrams of misoprostol, a drug commonly used in medication abortions, before being transported to Southeast Georgia Health System hospital in Camden…
(CNN)- The disruption comes as Transportation Security Administration employees miss paychecks due to a lapse in funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which began in mid-February. Many workers have now gone without a full paycheck, increasing financial strain and affecting attendance. As a result, TSA call-out rates are climbing — and so are wait times. At Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With a career spanning generations, the group has produced some of the most recognizable songs in music history, including “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)” and “Reach Out I’ll Be There.” Their distinct harmonies and emotionally driven sound helped define an era and continue to resonate with audiences today. Though the original lineup is…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Known for a catalog of timeless hits and signature choreography, the group continues to captivate audiences decades after first rising to fame. With classics like “My Girl,” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” and “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone,” their music remains a defining part of American culture. While the lineup has evolved over the years, the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The 44th International Cherry Blossom Festival will return to Macon from March 20–29, bringing a wide range of events and attractions to the Cherry Blossom Capital of the World. The 10-day festival will feature activities across the city, including Carolyn Crayton Park and downtown Macon, with amusement rides, live concerts, vendors and family-friendly entertainment. Popular attractions…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Buddhist monk is continuing to spread a message of peace after a life changing accident cut his journey short. Dam Phommasan was one of 19 monks who began a 2,300 mile walk for peace from Texas to Washington, D.C. Weeks into the journey, a crash involving an escort vehicle left him severely injured, and his…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb Fire Department will partner with the Macon Bacon to host its annual Pink Pancake Breakfast, a Cherry Blossom Festival tradition. The event will take place Saturday, March 21, and again March 28 from 7 to 10:30 a.m. at Luther Williams Stadium on Willie Glover Drive. Attendees can enjoy an all-you-can-eat breakfast featuring pink pancakes,…
PCMS robotics program (PHOTO: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Pulaski County Middle School is expanding robotics opportunities for students in Pulaski County. Pulaski County Middle School fifth-eighth grade teacher Dr. Marie Collins says Equitable Robotics opportunities focus on students having the benefits, development and career paths within the robotics field, regardless of race, gender or abilities. Over the past two…
(NBC)- A tense hearing on Capitol Hill is raising new questions about the justification for U.S. military action against Iran, as top intelligence officials face scrutiny over whether the country posed an imminent threat. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard drew sharp criticism from lawmakers after declining to directly answer whether Iran’s nuclear program presented an immediate danger to the…
(LILAMAX)- The Federal Reserve is holding interest rates steady, even as economic uncertainty grows following rising global tensions and higher gas prices linked to the conflict involving Iran. At its first meeting since the escalation, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the impact of developments in the Middle East on the U.S. economy remains unclear. Following Powell’s remarks, markets reacted…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It’s almost time for the pinkest party on Earth! Friday marks the official kickoff of the 44th Cherry Blossom Festival, and Macon is ready to bring out the pink gear for a jam-packed weekend of festivities. Here’s some of the events on deck for the festival and beyond (for the full event schedule and more info…
(NBC)- New and deeply troubling allegations are emerging against labor rights icon Cesar Chavez, decades after his death, raising questions about the legacy of one of the most influential figures in American labor history. Dolores Huerta, now 95 and co-founder of the United Farm Workers union alongside Chavez, has publicly accused him of sexual assault in a statement released following…
(CNN)- A dramatic weather divide is unfolding across the United States, with an unusually early and intense heat wave scorching the West while the Midwest and East Coast continue recovering from a powerful winter storm. The extreme contrast—often called “weather whiplash”—is bringing record-setting heat to parts of California and the Southwest, even as other regions dig out from snow, wind…
We are now nine days away from the start of the 2026 baseball season, as the Braves will start against Kansas City next Friday at Truist Park. Looking forward to that, of course. And we are seeing very good signs down in spring training. Now, look, there is always a disclaimer with this comment that it is spring training, but…
WILKINSON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Dublin man and former Wilkinson County High School JROTC teacher has been arrested following an investigation into allegations involving a student, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The GBI said in a news release Wednesday that 41-year-old Cliffton Alan Bryant is charged with electronically furnishing obscene materials to minors and improper sexual contact…
BUTLER, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Butler man has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of child molestation following two separate investigations, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The GBI said in a news release Wednesday 66-year-old William Robert Busbee is charged with five counts of child molestation. Agents say the first investigation began October 30, 2024, after the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A bill aimed at increasing mental health awareness among students is gaining support at the state capitol. House Bill 1045, known as the You Are Not Alone Awareness Act, would require public schools to place the 988 suicide and crisis hotline number on student ID badges. State Representative Tangie Herring says the goal is to make…
PETA2 visits MGA (PHOTO: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – peta2, an offshoot of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) aimed at reaching young people, according to their website, brought what they call an abduction simulator to Middle Georgia State University Wednesday. The experience used virtual reality to mimic what lab animals go through. Tour administrator Makayla Hooper says…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – From major tax rebates to new business investments and community initiatives, here’s a roundup of the latest news making headlines across Georgia this month. Governor Brian Kemp proposes new tax rebates for Georgians Governor Brian Kemp has announced a new round of one-time tax rebates that could return more than $1 billion to Georgia taxpayers, pending…