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S.A.Y.V.E. seeks participants for upcoming community event
VALDOSTA – The Stand Against Youth Violence Education Program is looking for participants for the upcoming community event. We are looking for participants for our Stand Against Youth Violence Education Program (S.A.Y.V.E.). This program is for teens ages 13-16 years of age. Participants will enjoy interactive presentations on Bullying,...
Country artist to close out Valdosta Music Series
VALDOSTA – The Turner Center will host country musician Mark Taylor to close out the Levitt AMP Valdosta Music Series. The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts will host country musician Mark Taylor, beginning at 7pm, at the Turner Center Art Park, 605 North Patterson Street, on Fri., May 17, 2024.
Valdosta Police: South Carolina man charged after aiming a gun at an officer
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - A South Carolina man is facing charges after pointing a gun at an officer at a Valdosta hotel. On Saturday, May 11, the Valdosta Police Department (VPD) was called to the Wingate Hotel after reports of a dispute. When officers got to the scene, they say they saw a man, later identified as William Stanfield, 61, who was “intoxicated and belligerent.”
Wiregrass experiences an increase in enrollment
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College reports an increase of 11.7 percent in enrollment for the Spring 2024 Semester compared to a year ago. Wiregrass Georgia Technical College President DeAnnia Clements is excited to share that the college’s enrollment has increased by 11.7% this Spring 2024 Semester compared to the Spring 2023 Semester. This marks the seventh straight semester the college has seen an increase in enrollment compared to the previous year. Fall 2023 Semester’s enrollment increased 9.6% compared to the Fall 2022 Semester.
Clay’s Court: Picking my favorite pictures from my first year as Sports Editor
When I started to take an interest in sports writing, photography was far from my mind. To me, the story was the most important part and the photos were complimentary. In my opinion that still rings true, and that goes for any story even those outside of sports. The reason...
‘We worked hard:’ Walls proud of defense in Bearcat’s spring game against Brooks County
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Bearcat football team played its first bout of competition under new head coach Jay Walls, facing off against Brooks County in a spring game. Bainbridge fell 21-0 to the Trojans, but Walls said he was pleased with what he saw on the defensive...
On the dotted line: Yassiah Rousseau
NEW BROCKTON, Ala. (WTVY) - New Brockton basketball standout Yassiah Rousseau will be taking his basketball talents to the next level, as the senior signed on the dotted line on Wednesday with Southeast Area Prep. Rousseau, who averaged 12.5 points per game and 10 rebounds per game on the court...
17-year-old Valdosta male hid under house following car theft
VALDOSTA – A 17-year-old Valdosta resident stole a vehicle on Toombs Street, then fled on foot from a VPD deputy. Arrested: Jayleen Scott, African American male, 17 years of age, Valdosta resident. On May 13, 2024, at approximately 2:15 am., Valdosta Police Officers responded to the area of the...
Thomasville daycare center van stolen over the weekend
THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WALB) - A Thomasville daycare says its van was stolen early Sunday, according to a post. An administrator for the Mount Zion Daycare Center Facebook group says their van was stolen at around 3 a.m. “We do a lot of our community and are at a loss to...
PCOM South Georgia students honor donors
MOULTRIE – PCOM South Georgia students honored 11 people May 7 who made the selfless contribution of donating their bodies to science and to the education of future health care providers during a memorial service held on campus. Their family members were invited as guests to the service. “This...
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