Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 11:03 AM EDT
|By Bruce Austin
To all moms out there, Happy Mother’s Day. May it be honored back to you.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2023 at 4:41 PM EDT
|By Bruce Austin
As I have gotten older, it is more someone I know personally that tends to stand firm in their faith. But no fault of their own, they still tend to disappoint me sometimes, and I know I have disappointed others, friends, and family, at some point in my life as well.
Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 at 10:38 AM EDT
|By Bruce Austin
We recognize that this has been disruptive to your viewing. It has created many unclean news segments which are very frustrating to watch. What is not seen is the countless hours of work our engineering team has put in to make these changes, as well as the many hours of training and stress that our staff has undergone to get us to where we are today.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2022 at 10:45 AM EDT
|By Bruce Austin
So, men, dads, fathers, it’s time we step up to the plate and be the men God put us here to be as a father. That child is ours to raise, not just their mothers or grandparents. Certainly not their coaches or teachers, preachers or friends’ parents — it’s ours.
Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 11:24 AM EDT
|By Bruce Austin
Mental health is an important part of overall health and well-being.
Updated: Apr. 15, 2022 at 10:00 AM EDT
|By Bruce Austin
Easter is and always will be one of the best examples of how actions speak louder than words.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2022 at 3:12 PM EDT
|By Bruce Austin
It’s 2022 and another political year is upon us. This year, like 2020, will again be a very active one for our airways. Messages were tossed back and forth from differing politicians and political parties.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2022 at 11:45 AM EST
|By Bruce Austin
This week, she will retire to spend more time with her family. But the leadership lessons she has demonstrated will leave a proud legacy.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2021 at 12:43 PM EST
|By Bruce Austin
As we enter 2022, there is a promise of hope in the true meaning of Christmas.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2021 at 1:20 PM EST
|By Bruce Austin and Frank Sheppard
The stress and strain of the economy and the virus have placed a toll on families in Southwest Georgia during the holidays on food-insecure families.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2021 at 11:00 PM EST
|By Bruce Austin
From WALB, we want to thank each service member that has served and is currently serving our great country.
Updated: Jul. 16, 2021 at 2:57 PM EDT
|By Bruce Austin and United Way
So many will have difficulties supplying their children with the supplies they need this year as they return back to school. That’s why WALB is partnering with The United Way of Southwest Georgia as they announce their inaugural “Stuff the Bus” school supply drive.
Updated: Jun. 18, 2021 at 10:00 AM EDT
|By Bruce Austin
There’s an old but profound saying, “Anyone can be a father, but it takes a special person to be a dad.”
Updated: Jun. 14, 2021 at 9:33 AM EDT
|By Bruce Austin
Yes, the American flag is special. Reasons of which are why so many want to come to our country, happily fly it as their flag — not the other way around.
Updated: Apr. 1, 2021 at 3:00 PM EDT
|By Bruce Austin
The week of Easter brings a stark reminder of what brings us hope.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2021 at 10:36 AM EST
|By Bruce Austin
WALB is not just in the community, we are part of the community. We have decided to do our part to keep our community being a place we are proud to live in.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2020 at 12:00 PM EST
|By Bruce Austin
As we enter the remaining days of the year and look forward to a fresh new start to our lives, stop for a moment and reflect on the true spirit of Southwest Georgia, the true spirit of your neighbor and the true spirit of Christmas!
Updated: Dec. 7, 2020 at 4:11 PM EST
|By Bruce Austin and Frank Sheppard
This year, we need you more than ever.
Updated: Dec. 3, 2020 at 6:00 PM EST
|By Bruce Austin
This holiday season, shop safe but shop local.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2020 at 10:51 AM EST
|By Bruce Austin
They served and dedicated a period of their life — if not the ultimate sacrifice — their entire life, for our freedoms.
Updated: Sep. 4, 2020 at 10:42 AM EDT
|By Bruce Austin
This Friday night, I will be at a game. I hope you will as well. Support those that made the tough decision to play. That pushed forward and didn’t coward to this virus and the naysayers.
Updated: Jul. 16, 2020 at 11:15 PM EDT
|By Bruce Austin
To each military member, past or present, I salute you all.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2020 at 3:13 PM EDT
|By Bruce Austin
Just like the resurrection, we have a brighter day coming.
Updated: Mar. 19, 2020 at 4:53 PM EDT
|By Bruce Austin
I was reminded of some wise words by a passage I recently read: don’t let any foul words come out of your mouth.