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VPD investigates shooting death on East Hill Ave
VALDOSTA – The Valdosta Police Department is investigating the shooting of a 32-year-old-male that occurred on East Hill Ave. VICTIM: Jonathon Antonio Vicks, African American male, 32 years of age, Quitman resident. On May 12, 2024, at 11:55 pm., numerous first responders responded to the 300 block of East...
Colquitt County introduces new head baseball coach
MOULTRIE, Ga. (WALB) - The Packers introduced Ryan Strickland as their new head coach on Wednesday. , he spent the last seven seasons at Thomas County Central. During that time, he had a 141-86 record. In 2022, the Yellowjackets won the region 1-4a championship. Strickland is quite familiar with Colquitt County. He served as an assistant under Tony Kirkland from 2012-12015. He’s ready to bring Colquitt baseball back.
Michael Joyner, who worked Aileen Wuornos serial killer case, inducted into Hall of Fame
The late Michael Joyner, who began his career in Jefferson County and went on to work as an undercover agent in the investigation of notorious serial killer Aileen Wuornos, was inducted Saturday into the Florida Law Enforcement Officers' Hall of Fame. Other officers, with their families on hand, were honored during a...
Man Fatally Shot by Police After Fleeing Traffic Stop: Officials
A man was shot and killed by police officers after attempting to flee from a traffic stop, authorities reported. The incident, which unfolded late Saturday night, resulted in a fatal confrontation following a high-speed chase and foot pursuit. The episode began around 11:00 PM when Riverside officers initiated a traffic...
Tornado watch in effect for eastern portions of the Big Bend and South Georgia
A Tornado Watch is in effect for Valdosta until 9am EDT, including Lafayette, Madison, Brooks, and Lowndes counties. Clinch, Echols, Hamilton, and Suwannee counties are under a Tornado Watch until 1 pm EDT. While straight-line damaging winds are the biggest threat, the potential for a few tornado spin-ups exists this...
Moultrie man convicted of illegally possessing firearm
VALDOSTA – A Moultrie resident previously convicted of armed robbery was found guilty by a federal jury this week of illegally possessing a firearm. Maurice A. Ridley, 47, was found guilty of one count of illegal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The trial began on May 13 before U.S. District Judge W. Louis Sands at the federal courthouse in Valdosta. Ridley faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release and a maximum $250,000 fine.
Thomasville basketball player, Kennedy Hayes, signs with Nighthawks
THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WCTV) - Thomasville senior point guard, Kennedy Hayes, signed with Thomasville University on Wednesday to continue her basketball career. Hayes thought her basketball career was over until a couple of weeks ago when the Knight Hawks called her and asked her to sign. “It’s been a very long...
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...
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