Local & State Headlines

Accord reached on '08 farm bill
Congressional leaders agree on farm legislation, but the president may be hard to convince.

Dougherty teacher of the year named
As Dougherty County's Teacher of the Year, Laura Wasley will represent the county in competition for the state title.

Woman guilty in drug case
Margaret Shaw could face up to three years in prison for hindering an investigation into a marijuana grow operation.

Eight Lee teens arrested on drug alcohol complaints
One of those arrested in a Le County raid was preparing to deal marijuana, authorities say.

Missing student's body found in Texas
Wesley Benford, 22, graduated from deerfield Windsor School, where he was a member of the football team.

Justice issues warning to girls
The state's youngest Supreme Court justice speaks to Merry Acres Middle School on Thursday.

Lee to add drug agent
A marked increase in drug cases has caused the county to add additional help in handling them.