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Loved ones plead for help as search for missing 19-year-old Nyeasha Pickens continues

Albany, Georgia · Albany

Loved ones plead for help as search for missing 19-year-old Nyeasha Pickens continues

Coverage: 2 sources

“This is really hurting me,” said Ms. Barbara, a close family friend. “Because ‘Mama’ is like a daughter or a granddaughter to me.”See the Story

Gang leader sentenced to federal pen for overseeing meth distribution from Georgia prison

Albany, Georgia · Albany

Gang leader sentenced to federal pen for overseeing meth distribution from Georgia prison

The following was released by the U.S. Department of Justice:ALBANY, Ga. – A high-ranking member of the Ghostface Gangsters (GFG)—a criminal organization founded in the prison system—was sentenced to federal prison today for his role in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy that was funneling a large amount of Mexico-sourced drugs from behind bars.Donald Jason Miles, aka “Crash,” aka “Cocho,” 39, of Forsyth, Georgia, was sentenced to serve 36…Read Article

OL Torian Chester a Young Physical Finisher

Albany, Georgia · Albany

OL Torian Chester a Young Physical Finisher

Pitt All 105 is a Pittsburgh Sports Now series profiling each member of the Pitt 2025 training camp roster. In order to prepare for Pitt football’s 2025 season, PSN is breaking down every player on the roster in alphabetical order. Next up is offensive lineman Torian Chester. Since offensive line coach Jeremy Darveau joined the Pitt staff, he has been molding the Panthers’ offensive linemen into Kade Bell’s up-tempo offense. Quick, nimble lineme…Read Article

Amputee teams up with EMS to teach lifesaving bleeding control in Ga. schools

Vansh Patel, who lost his arm in a fatal 2024 crash, is now partnering with Phoebe Putney and Dougherty County EMS to teach Stop the BleedAlbany, Georgia · Albany Read Article

Before Simone Biles And Serena Williams, Alice Coachman Blazed The Trail At The Olympics: This Is Her Story!

Before Simone Biles soared or Serena Williams dominated, there was Alice Coachman, the trailblazing high jumper who leapt into history in 1948 and became the first Black woman to win Olympic gold for the United States. Her name deserves to be as recognizable as any in the conversation about the greatest athletes of all time. Born on November 9, 1923, in segregated Albany, Georgia, Coachman defied both racial and gender barriers long before it wa…Serena Williams · Albany Read Article

‘We are going to fight this cut’: Leaders call on the community to support Turner Job Corps

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Albany city Commissioner Jon Howard asks the community, local businesses and state leaders to support those impacted by the funding pause and the Turner Job Corps.Economy · Albany See the Story

The untold story of Sally-Tom, who legally changed her gender in the 1860s

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Sally-Tom was one of the first people in the US to have her gender recognized by a legal governing body long before sex was included in regular documentation. Sally was a formerly enslaved Black trans woman who became an incidental activist. Unlike many others at the time, she was open about her gender in public. In fact, she may be the first trans person in US history to have her gender recognized by any governmental institution. Around 1869, t…Albany, Georgia · Albany Read Article

14 Sentenced for Dog Fighting in Georgia

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Fourteen defendants convicted in a large-scale federal dogfighting event in southwest Georgia have been sentenced to an average of two years in prison.Albany, Georgia · Albany See the Story

Former HBCU star thriving with Harlem Globetrotters

Randy McClure always dreamed of making basketball his career—and now, he’s living that dream with flair. Known as “Crash” the former HBCU standout at Albany State University, McClure is now dazzling audiences around the globe with the World Famous Harlem Globetrotters. McClure carved his name into Albany State history with over 1000 career points. From 2016 to 2020, he earned titles such as D2 All-American and SIAC All-Conference. He was also na…Albany, Georgia · Albany Read Article

Paint by Shawn Denise: A Plus-Size Powerhouse

Founded in 2013 by self-taught designer Shawn Denise, Paint by Shawn Denise began in Albany, GA, and later moved to Atlanta in 2015. The brand caters to curvy and plus size fashion enthusiasts, offering handcrafted contemporary and luxury garments in sizes 8 to 34. Shawn Denise’s designs are known for their bold prints, vibrant colors, and unique silhouettes, aiming to make every customer feel confident and chic.Over the years, Shawn Denise has …Albany, Georgia · Albany Read Article

Albany youth center to close following Dept. of Labor announcement

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

There are over a hundred federally-funded Job Corps centers nation-wide, including a center in Albany — the Turner Job Corps Center. These centers are intended to offer at-risk youth academic and employment opportunities.Albany, Georgia · Albany Read Article

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