WALB News10 Archives, April, 2005 - WALB.com, Albany News, Weather, Sports
Friday 4/1/2005
Albany State students walking for a cause
Albany Public Works works overnight to keep homes safe
Albany State holds Founder's Day
Albany woman to represents district in Washington
Congressman speaks with health care professionals
Flood waters recede in Baker County
Law enforcement use donuts to raise money for worthy cause
Mathis may face a new federal indictment
Platelet donors reach milestone
Public Works has things under control
Quitman man heads to prison for rape
Residents deal with flooded yards and wells
Robbery, burglary suspects on the run
Soggy day leaves little chance for clean-up
South Georgians praying for Pope
Worth feels flood effects, too
Saturday 4/2/2005
Author encourages kids to read
Southwest Georgia remembers Pope John Paul, II
Grady County wreck causes fatality
More new business in downtown Albany
Seven new fire trucks for Mitchell County
Southwest Georgia looks back at the legacy of Pope John Paul, II
One killed in seven car pile-up on I-75
Sunday 4/4/2005
Albany Police wrap up weekend at the doughnut shop
GSP investigate two separate fatal weekend accidents
Is MCLB Albany at a high-risk for closure?
Lee County flood victims clean up
Local Sports Scoreboard April 3, 2005
Southwest Georgia gas prices continue to climb
St. Teresa's holds special prayer service
Monday 4/4/2005
ASA ranks bottom of quality list
Bowl for big brothers, sisters
Delegates lay out support of MCLB
Home explosion rocks neighborhood
Local Sports Scoreboard April 4, 2005
Overturned lumber truck on expressway
Should teen tanning be banned?
Structure fire close to neighboring home
Tuesday 4/5/2005
Albany's Fire Chief will retire Friday
ASU Water Center, USGS provide educational outreach
Bainbridge arson suspect faces new charges
Bainbridge College president candidates
Brush fire burns vacant house down
Career fair for out of town jobs
Crews still working to repair damaged roads
Families on the hook for re-burials
Henry Mathis re-instated to office
High paying Marine Base jobs remain open
Lee County cleans up after flooding
Local Sports Scoreboard April 5, 2005
Man kills girlfriend, then himself
National columnist speaks at fund-raiser
New businesses should boost economy
New laws designed to help crime victims
Plumbers: water heaters should be checked regularly
Teen wins national singing showcase
Traveling horseback across continents
Wednesday 4/6/2005
Baconton residents urged not to drink the water
Brush fire burns vacant house down
Crews keep pumping through the night
Fire department holds open house
Horse traveler passes through Albany
Lee County 8th grade band heads for Washington D.C.
Local Sports Scoreboard April 6, 2005
Mitchell County is storm ready
More rain forecast, will flooding follow?
Mother, daughter indicted for manslaughter
Motorcycles from Honda of Albany
New businesses should boost economy
New laws designed to help crime victims
Panel tackles college textbook prices
Phoebe's data shows it charges less
State smoking ban still up in air
Storms hurt South Georgia allergy sufferers
Time ticking to get temporary Medicare money
Thursday 4/7/2005
10 Country: Wade's Hot Collection
Albany escapes severe flash flooding
Boys and Girls Club honors Student of the Year
Business owners worried about ramp closures
Classic car owners to ride out gas prices
Cockfield glad to be back at home
Competing newspaper keeps printing
Food bank feels the pinch at gas pump
Local Sports Scoreboard April 7, 2005
Meth dealers busted in Thomas County
Monroe High Students selected for leadership summit
Mother, daughter indicted after dog mauling
New equipment for T'ville cops
Police officer off the job, out of jail
Savage ready to return to the gridiron
South Georgians gather for special mass
Students get living history lesson
Two convicted for post office burglary
Warehouse hid hazardous materials for decades
Friday 4/8/2005
Cause of train derailment found
Classic car owners to ride out gas prices
Dougherty paramedic receives awards
Federal Court dismisses Phoebe suit
Flea festival promises family fun
Forensic science interest driven by TV shows popularity
Georgia homeowners continue to get property tax discount
Many preparing for Wildcats opening night
Mathis faces more financial trouble
Mega millions hits $100 million mark
Olympic Park Bombing family reacts to Rudolph plea
Polish priest reflects on Pope
Radium Middle Assistant Principal is ready to resign
Record gas prices hit your wallet twice
Rudolph reaches plea deal in bombings
South Georgia cities set out for Oprah
South Georgians gather for special mass
Special Olympics offers chance to compete
Travel the world by traveling to Global Village
Wynfield Plantation named Lod, ge of Year
Air Force pilots take to the sky!
Saturday 4/9/2005
Thousands attend National Grits Festival
Football players bowl for a cause
Motorists stuck for two hours along I-75 in Cook County
Sunday 4/10/2005
Local Sports Scoreboard April 10, 2005
A Lee County woman volunteers to serve in Iraq
Arena football opening day a success
The Albany Art Museum plays Let's Make a Bid
Game attendance exceeds expectations
Albany Transit holds bus rodeo
Team Moody Airfest stalled by weather
Monday 4/11/2005
Arena player death felt here in Albany
Big testing week for Georgia students
Board non-renews contract for teacher accused of battery
Chehaw-Fowler future still not finalized
Flood big bogey for Radium Golf Course
Flood waters leave mosquitoes by the million
GBI investigates school resource officer
Good jobs available, but training is necessary
James Carswell promoted to Interim Fire Chief
Local Sports Scoreboard April 11, 2005
MCLB Financial and Demographic figures
River recedes to leave soggy Riverfront Park
South Georgia company is looking to Beef-up its business
Spring breakers flow into Flint Riverquarium
T'ville FD planning boot drive
Victim's survivors speak out on Rudolph plea
What would happen if MCLB closes?
Wildcats ticket sales still on the up and up
Woman dies in motorcycle crash
Tuesday 4/12/2005
Albany WG&L discusses changes with MEAG
Big tax relief for Georgia small businesses
Camilla tourney celebrates milestone anniversary
County holds vigil for victims
Dougherty High standouts will remain teammates
Honoring victims of violent crime
Kids Against Hunger celebrates anniv.
Local Sports Scoreboard April 12, 2005
Mega Millions estimated at $120 Million
Multi-county theft ring ends in Grady
Quintuple homicide remains unsolved
Researchers give free memory tests
Riverfront survives rising waters
Rough ride for drivers over Broadway rail crossing
Teens get behind the wheel, but not on the roads
Webster leaves Warwick with warning
Wednesday 4/13/2005
Albany standoff ends peacefully
Battle over motocross tracks in Grady
Busy weekend in Albany fills hotels
CRCT's a big deal for Dougherty students
Last minute filers rushing to beat the clock
Local Sports Scoreboard April 13, 2005
Man arrested for seven pounds of dope
March of Dimes needs support in T'ville
Mathis helps suspects with bail bonds
Olympic Park victim not forgotten
Patriots trio are college bound
Rams try for title number five
Rough ride for drivers over Broadway rail crossing
Thousands raised for Albany Museum of Art
Two Albany Police Officers indicted
Victim's family hears Rudolph's plea
Thursday 4/14/2005
10 Country: The ugly dog judge
Albany standoff ends peacefully
Busy weekend fills Albany hotels
Child seat safety lesson in Thomasville
Darton College showcases art talent
DOT continues to help rebuild roads
Dougherty High wins national music festival
Evening rush results in wrecks on Gillionville
Keyboards are a bacterial breeding ground
Loan business back in business after finding loophole in law
Patriots trio are college bound
Profanity increases among teens
Rams try for title number five
Thomasville Airport revitalization
Virga sentenced for burning friend
Friday 4/15/2005
Albany artist exhibit opens at museum
Friends say pressure may have gotten best of firefighter
Investigation of administrators will remain closed
Relay for Life fundraiser in Bainbridge
Special trip for special students in Bainbridge
Valdosta expands water services
Saturday 4/16/2005
Airmasters Annual Spring Fly-In
Fire burn Wildcats with late field goal
Hit and Run leaves woman in serious condition
Patriots go the distance to win Westover Relays
Police Standoff Involves Firefighter
Rams win three more SIAC titles
Riding motorcycles for a cause
Teens take Prom Safety Serious
Two Lady Ram teams will play for SIAC titles
Yarbrough is a finalist at Jacksonville
Sunday 4/17/2005
Cavaliers golf team regains on final day
Friday standoff leaves neighbors homeless
Grease fire closes Albany Burger King
Local Sports Scoreboard April 17, 2005
Spring flowers blooming off the shelf
Traveling smokers could be left in the dark
Two newest Chehaw residents making themselves at home
Volunteers reducing area debris
Women's reproductive rights in jeopardy?
Monday 4/18/2005
APD deals with another standoff
Bainbridge hurdler ranked second in the nation
Bankruptcy bill changes will help farmers
, Cavaliers golf team regains focus on final day
Celebrities shine in Hatcher golf tournament
Firefighter tried to set fire to escape
Grady teen has a hit on his hands
Local Sports Scoreboard April 18, 2005
Pay day loan business allowed to re-open
Powerless day for Colquitt County residents
Protecting your child from sexual predators
Riverfront Park fountain still dry
Search continues for missing woman
Teen's tragic death re-inforces safety messages
Two newest Chehaw residents make themselves at home
Woman loses $1 million lawsuit
Tuesday 4/19/2005
APD standoff ends, search is on
Bainbridge hurdler ranked second in the nation
Bankruptcy bill changes will help farmers
Catholics around the world celebrate new leader
Celebrities shine in Hatcher golf tournament
City of Albany wants piece of utility revenue pie
City won't return Mediacom gift
Commissioner Henry Mathis criticizes city policy
Confirmation of faith and new leader
Cox faces Taylor in battle of South Georgians
Cyclists rip through state in Tour de Georgia
Hethington headed to junior college
Is there something in the water?
Local Sports Scoreboard April 19, 2005
Man arrested after police standoff
Man dies in construction accident
Park needs help to save threatened species
Popular restaurant set to reopen
Protecting your child from sexual predators
Sex, food & Rock 'n Roll gets students' attention
Victim's son calls for Police to find hit and run killer
Warwick-"Webster" debate comes to an end
Albany SWAT teams busiest week
Auto shop fire in Thomas County
Candy bar brings new jobs to Albany
Child molestation in Thomasville
Drug Agents praise new Georgia medicine law
Faith, character-based program helps state prisoners
Faust wins second GISA tennis title
Fitzgerald worker killed on the job
Higher gas prices costly in certain jobs
Lee's Thompson sign with Andrew
Local Sports Scoreboard April 20, 2005
Man's best friend targeted by mosquitos
Middle school officials concerned about TB
New legislation fights cyber crime
OSHA investigates construction accident
Regents set higher tuition for fall
Richt suspends two defensive players
SAT dropped for two-year schools
Southwest Georgia drivers get the green light
Thrush Aircraft looking for workers
Wildcats confident headed to Florida
Woman says gang members attacked her
"Young at Heart" choir in Thomasville
10 Country: Emma Lee Loves Church
Andrew soccer signs two Dougherty High stars
Avoiding deer causes car crash
Council meeting produces arrests
D-Backs not holding out hope for Drew
Firefighter held for aggravated assault still on city payroll
Governor signs benefits for service personnel
Lee County's Posey picked for All-American all-star game
Local Sports Scoreboard April 21, 2005
Man gets 30 years for robbery/beating
More Lee County people wanted to ride transit buses
Rose Show and Festival kicks off
Rose Show and Festival marks 84 years
SAT dropped for two-year schools
Southwest Georgia drivers get the green light
Southwest Georgia farmers working long hours planting
Southwest Georgia quilters stitch a quilt of comfort
Statistics prove people should buckle up
Students test negative for tuberculosis
U.S. Supreme Court to hear Americus case
UGA's Davis ready for NFL draft
Warm weather brings unwelcome pests
Weather radios available at grocery store
Friday 4/22/2005
Adel police investigate drowning
All blue lights in Georgia cars will be illegal
Birds of a feather stick together
Commissioner submits resignation
Commissioner tours child care facilities
Council meeting produces arrests
Getting your child to school is costing more
Governor signs benefits for service personnel
Lee County's Posey picked for All-American all-star game
Parents say teacher assaulted their son
Peanuts making a healthy comeback
Rose Show bursting with beauty
South Albany business robbed at gunpoint
Strawberries ripe, red despite long winter
Super Bowl M.V.P. dances for fitness
Walk benefits premature babies
Saturday 4/23/2005
A day of thanks for Deion
Southwest Georgia group fights Cystic Fibrosis
The Confederate South is remembered
Wine lovers enjoy Bud Break Bash
Sunday 4/24/2005
Americus accident recreated with helicopter and video
GSP investigates fatal I-75 accident
Investigators looking into Moultrie murder
Local Sports Scoreboard April 24, 2005
Valdosta State headed to Super Regional
Monday 4/25/2005
Albany Hall welcomes five new members
Budget cuts force police layoffs
Deadly wreck on Liberty Bypass
Electrical problem causes fire at fast food restaurant
Hazardous materials found in Terrell County
Hospitals celebrate national lab week
Investigators release the name of murder victim
Juvenile justice system reform
Kidnap victim ok thanks to clerk
Local Sports Scoreboard April 25, 2005
Mayor proclaims National Day of Prayer
South Georgia jail a full house
State representatives recap session
Trial begins for suspected kidnapper
TU MedTech program earns accreditation
Valdosta store robbed at gunpoint
Will Albany Commissioner Henry Mathis be re-suspended?
A rash of crimes in Thomas County
ASU awaits Regents building schedule
Former deputy indicted, but charges don't satisfy
High school seniors face stressful decisions
Hybrid cars are red hot in South Georgia
Lake Blackshear home wins national contest
Local Sports Scoreboard April 26, 2005
MCLB redevelopment committee put on hold
State panel may hear Mathis' case again
Teen STD numbers are increasing
Under inflated tires are too common on the roads
Wednesday 4/27/2005
AU's Lindsey headed to the "Big Easy"
Break-through in child abuse detection
Diesel fuel spilled on streets
Former deputy indicted, but charges don't satisfy
Government encourages a second language
Lady Patriots run to region track title
Lake Blackshear home wins national contest
Lee senior accepted to Naval Academy
Local Sports Scoreboard April 27, 2005
Mathis goes back to federal court
Patients no longer dread mammograms
Police can not compel blood or urine samples
President Bush commends Grady students
Special athletes take to field
Standoff suspect makes first appearance in court
Students increase campus security
Teen STD numbers are increasing
Two year schools get mixed results
Thursday 4/28/2005
10 Country: Russell's Lawnmower Teaching Aids
2005 South Georgia business of the Yeah
Ben Hill County man shot in head
Chehaw Authority approves Jim Fowler contract
Darton College President answers why no four year degree
Demonstration urges safe teen driving
Finders keepers, not according to state law
Georgia U.S. Attorney will work on Iraqi court system
Hi-tech robot at Archbold Hospital
Local Sports Scoreboard April 28, 2005
Rams celebrate a record year of athletic and academic achievement
Resource officers to leave schools
SCA's Knight heading to Americus
School board steps back on construction manager
Suspect in school bus vandalism
Wildcats add big weapon to offense
Friday 4/29/2005
African delegation gets look at Georgia agriculture
2005 South Georgia business of the Year
Costly crime on the rise in South Georgia
Darton president speculates on four year denial
Fans will see changes at Wildcats game
Lifeguards prepare for summer sunning
Rams celebrate record year achievement
Researchers luring anadromous fish
Soldier trades desert for penguins, wedding bells
Southwest Health District Director retires
Students get lesson in agriculture
Theater Albany holds fundraiser in the park
Will three museums combine under one roof?
Saturday 4/30/2005
Christmas in April for some local homeowners
Georgia Lt. Governor makes stop in hometown
Local piano man charms jewelry store
Nationwide runners promote harmony in Albany
South African delegation visits Albany
South Georgia Wildcats fans show support
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