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Woman found dead in Meigs, homicide investigation underway
THOMAS COUNTY, Ga. (WCTV) - A homicide investigation was launched in Thomas County after a woman was found dead Wednesday afternoon. The Thomas County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 9000 block of Nine Dime Doctor Rd in Meigs just after 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. Lana Layton, 61, was found dead...
Leon County Sheriff's Office says Ox Bow shooting was 'domestic in nature,' 'self defense'
Almost a week after a man died in a shooting on Ox Bow Road in northeast Tallahassee, the Leon County Sheriff's Office turned the case over to the State Attorney's Office after a preliminary investigation found the shooting was in self defense. LCSO Spokesperson Shonda Knight said as of now...
Tallahassee firefighters extinguish a mobile home fire in west Leon County
The Tallahassee Fire Department responded to a fire that engulfed a mobile home in west Leon County, according to a TFD news release. Firefighters arrived around 1 p.m. at the home on Beth Circle and contained the fire before it reached the surrounding area. "The fire was quickly under control, and there...
Long time Post-Searchlight sports reporter Joe Crine passes away at 79
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Joe Crine, the long-time Post-Searchlight sports reporter and staple of the Bainbridge community of nearly 50 years, passed away at the age of 79 on Thursday, May 2, 2024. His funeral will be held at St. Joeseph Catholic Church in Bainbridge, GA on Monday, May 6, with Visitation the night before at Cox-Ivey Funeral Home from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. on Sunday, May 5.
Thomas County Central celebrates the signings of four student athletes
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - It was all about the ladies Tuesday at Thomas County Central, as three basketball players and one track and field athlete celebrated their big signing day in front of family and friends. Tia Floyd, a member of the one-thousand point club, and Marcy Pearson will stay...
Community responds students experiencing homelessness in Leon County Schools
Recent data from Leon County Schools shows increasing numbers of students experiencing homelessness. How this is playing out in one school and a look at the community effort helping meet these needs.
A call to demonstrate leadership by settling TFD’s three-year agreement
The Tallahassee Fire Department had another firefighter resign in April, bringing the total number of resignations to 14 since the beginning of contract negotiations in March of 2023. Repeatedly, firefighters have expressed to the city commission the financial strain they are under because of the low starting salary and a...
District Attorney Mulholland discusses budget issues with county commissioners
Members of the Decatur County commissioners met for their last meeting of April last Tuesday evening, April 23. The meeting opened with the invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the agenda. There was no public participation or old business to address. The only major item of new business on the evening’s agenda was a […] The post District Attorney Mulholland discusses budget issues with county commissioners appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Man dies following police chase in Bainbridge, GSP investigating
BAINBRIDGE, Ga. (WALB) - A man has died following a police chase in Bainbridge early Sunday morning. At around 2:34 a.m., Georgia State Patrol (GSP) troopers from Post 14 - Colquitt responded to a two-vehicle crash at Bainbridge Town Center on Shotwell Street. According to GSP, Tarnell Calloway, 41, of...
Bainbridge seniors celebrate milestone 95th and 100th birthdays
This past weekend saw two Bainbridge residents celebrate milestone birthdays. Former city council member Luther Conyers celebrated his 95th birthday on Saturday, while Homer Murphy Jr. celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday as well. Both men are former veterans, with Conyers serving in Korea and Murphy serving in World War II. Conyers taught at West […] The post Bainbridge seniors celebrate milestone 95th and 100th birthdays appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
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