It was the first day of early voting in the Augusta Commission District 1 runoff between Matt Aitken and Bill Fennoy. It’s an election that could change the racial balance on the Commission. That’s creating political interest, but no early voting rush. WJBF News Channel 6’s George Eskola has the story.

Family, friends and fans came together to remember the life of Vernon ‘The Viper’ Forrest, on Saturday. A memorial was held at the Bell Auditorium, in Downtown Augusta. Count on WJBF News Channel 6’s Fraendy Clervaud for the story.

LA is planning a memorial for Michael Jackson, this has officials at the Staples Center, in Los Angeles, scrambling to get ready, but L.A. could take some pointers from Augusta when it comes to honoring musical legends. WJBF News Channel 6’s George Eskola has the story.