Local & State Headlines

MCLB treated to auto event
Cars, beers, brats — and a lemur — are the highlights of an event at Albany’s military base.

Police find link in Barbre, Camp murder suspects
Police say they are downplaying the possibility that John Barbre was killed because of his role as a witness in a high-profile murder case.

Tandem bicyclists to meet in Albany
Bicycle riders from 12 U.S. states will visit Albany this weekend as part of the Georgia Tandem Rally.

Candidate weighs in on Searles
Kirk Smith is seeking signatures to join the ballot as an independent candidate in the Dougherty sheriff's race.

Community honors fallen
A police officer is killed every two days in the United States, authorities say.

2 arrested in slaying
A January homicide has not been linked to the victim's role as witness in a separate case, police say.

EDC announces N.E.W. business
A business that handles 15 million customer service calls annually will initially bring 120 new jobs to Albany.

MCLB rewards hard workers
Students and nonprofit organizations receive awards from a social group.