Fishing incident in Toombs County leaves one dead, another hospitalized

Two fishermen were pulled from icy waters after their boat overturned
Warmer weather on the horizon…when temperatures may near 70°

Before the warm-up arrives, both days this weekend start with freezing temperatures
Politics roundup: Top stories you may have missed this week

Here is a recap of national politics this week.
State Department suspends processing passport applications with 'X' gender marker

The U.S. State Department is only processing and issuing passports for people identifying as male or female, according to a department spokesperson.
What to know about Mariann Budde, the bishop who upset Trump with her inaugural sermon

The Right Rev. Mariann Budde, Episcopal bishop of the Diocese of Washington, made headlines this week after she angered President Donald Trump with her sermon during an inaugural prayer service.
Karla Sofía Gascón makes history with 'Emilia Pérez' Oscar nomination

The “Emilia Pérez” star is the first openly transgender actor to earn an Oscar nomination.
Freezing temperatures set to exit, when warmer weather returns

High temperatures may hit 70° next week
Conan O'Brien shares wildfire impact as Oscars plans adapt

Oscars host Conan O’Brien says he’s still unable to live in his home due to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles and that the show’s organizers “want to be sensitive to what’s happened” to residents.
Study finds an emergency contraceptive may serve as abortion drug alternative

A new study suggests that a pill used for emergency contraception could be repurposed at a higher dose as an abortion drug, providing a possible alternative to one of the two drugs used in the most common
Elon Musk’s DOGE sets its sights on the penny

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency aims to cut U.S. penny production costs, sparking debate on currency reform. Explore the implications and strategies.