VALDOSTA – A 30-year-old Valdosta resident was pulled over in a vehicle that had been reported stolen, and found to be in possession of drugs. Offender: Terrell L. Mobley, African American male, 30 years of age, Valdosta resident. On August 3, 2022, at approximately 8:41 am., a Valdosta Police...
The City of Valdosta recently announced the City's new Deputy Fire Chief. Marcus Haynes was promoted to the position on August 1. The City conducted an internal process for qualified and exemplary applicants. Candidates participated in a highly competitive and comprehensive interview process, which included multiple panel interviews with department directors and Fire Chiefs from outside fire departments.
Lowndes High School’s Vikettes softball team christened their new field this past weekend with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and two varsity wins over Berrien County and Forsyth Central, along with a JV win over Lee County. “It was a great weekend for Vikette Softball. Our Varsity went 2-0 beating Berrien...
VALDOSTA – Two Wiregrass Georgia Technical College students earned medals in their perspective fields of trade at the 57th Annual National SkillsUSA Competition. Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is proud to announce two students who medaled at the 57th Annual National SkillsUSA Competition. The National SkillsUSA competition was held in Atlanta. Students from across the nation competed in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership fields. All competitions are designed, run, and judged with the help of industry, trade associations, and labor organizations, and test competencies are set using industry standards.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College recently hosted a joint dedication of the South Georgia Medical Center (SGMC) Atrium and Ben and LaVonne Copeland Nursing Wing in the Edward and Rhonda Mark Health Sciences Building on the Valdosta Campus of Wiregrass. The dedication ceremony celebrated the partnership between SGMC, the Copeland Family,...
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - The Blazers fall camp is underway under first year head coach Tremiane Jackson. They are getting ready to blaze through the Gulf South Conference. with their eyes set on making another run to the championship. Excitement in the building was felt throughout, even without the pad.
LOWNDES COUNTY, Ga. (WCTV) - The Lowndes Vikings are year in and year out one of the best teams in our area. A rich tradition, a hotbed for talent in the state of Georgia, and expectations of winning championships every year. That’s what was so appealing to former Thomasville head coach Zach Grage. Grage heads into his first season as head coach ready to take on the challenge.
Patricia Anne Mayer, 84, of Valdosta died Thursday, August 4, 2022 after an extended illness. She was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky on May 10, 1938, the daughter of the late William Herd and Beulah Sharpe. She moved to Valdosta in 1956 where she met and married her husband of 63 years, the late Bobby Mayer.
The arbor division will have a portion of River Street closed on Tuesday, August 9th for the removal of a tree. River Street between Hightower Street and Blitch Street will be closed at 6:00 a.m. The street is expected to be reopened by 8:00 a.m. This street closure will involve...
– Dawg Home Italian Ice has opened at 432 E. Park Ave. Indicators on the door promise a product that’s vegan pleasant, dairy free and gluten free with pure fruits. – A longtime fixture in Valdosta’s enterprise scene has gone away. Shan’s Bait and Sort out, at 700 S. Patterson St., has an indication within the door saying “Enterprise closed.” The fishing gear store had been in enterprise for 65 years, opening in 1957.
Candace Witherspoon is Interim Department Head of Accounting at Valdosta State University. She discusses the recent new accreditation and the programs to insure student success. To be included in our video interviews or if you need video services for your company, please contact us.
Valdosta's Gabe Harris has been ruled ineligible to play by the GHSA, according to Valdosta City School officials. Harris transferred from Thomas County Central to Valdosta High School to play football for his senior season. Valdosta City Schools is waiting to hear from Harris' family as do what steps they...
A man wanted on multiple active arrest warrants was arrested following the recovery of a stolen vehicle. On August 3, at approximately 8:41 am., a Valdosta Police Department Patrol Officer observed a vehicle in the 1800 block of Marion Street, that had been reported stolen. The officer conducted a traffic...
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - The Valdosta Police Department is still asking for people to be on the lookout for a group of men distracting women and stealing their purses. Many people in Valdosta told WALB News 10 that most of the time, they feel safe. But there’s always a way to make people feel safer.
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - The wildcats were dealing with heat and lighting delays on Thursday afternoon,. but they have been getting after it the past few days. They lost some key pieces in the secondary which includes Jadarian Rhym, who’s now an Auburn Tiger, and Isaiah Holland who’s now a Georgia State Panther.
VALDOSTA – The City of Valdosta’s Public Works Department is asking the community for assistance with yard debris removal. According to the Valdosta, A City Without Limits Facebook page, The Public Works Department is needing debris removal assistance from the community. A list of guidelines has been provided to help with efficiency and to prevent equipment damage.
VALDOSTA – The Valdosta Police Department’s Citizen’s Police Academy will give citizens a behind-the-scenes look at law enforcement. The Valdosta Police Department would like to announce the 36th Session of the Citizen’s Police Academy (CPA) which will be held each Thursday night, September 15th through November 3rd, from 6:00-8:00 pm. The goal of this eight-week program is to give citizens a chance to interact with members of the police department and obtain a better understanding of the internal workings of a law enforcement agency. The CPA provides great community engagement between Valdosta Police Officers and the citizens they serve.