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Troup County Sheriff’s Office arrest reports for the period ending May 15
Tyrone Nashawn Grey, 31, 507 S. Lee St., LaGrange, GA, failure to appear (LaGrange) Casey Brian Morris, 49, 801 Tyus Rd., Bowdon, GA, failure to appear (LaGrange) Terrance Lamar Mosley, 42, 904 Bridgewood Dr., LaGrange, GA, criminal trespass (FVA) Jaylin Cortez Porter, 21, 904 Troup St., LaGrange, GA, probation violation (superior), failure to appear (LaGrange) […] The post Troup County Sheriff’s Office arrest reports for the period ending May 15 appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Accident at Callaway High School
A Callaway High School student was struck by a car driven by a Troup County School System employee this morning. The incident happened as the student was crossing the parking lot to the main entrance of the school. The student is stable and was transported to an area hospital by stat flight. Additional details are […] The post Accident at Callaway High School appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Valley’s land purchase paying off, commerical real estate moving in
VALLEY — The City of Valley’s purchase of approximately 2,000 acres of land near I-85 is continuing to be a very good move. It’s property that’s in demand, and the city has more than gotten back its original investment. The post Valley’s land purchase paying off, commerical real estate moving in appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Deadly I-85 crash suspect fails to appear in court, now faces murder charge
MACON COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - The suspect in a deadly February crash along Interstate 85 is facing a murder charge. Law enforcement is asking for the public’s help to find him after he failed to show up for court Monday. Rony Gonzales Miranda, 40, of Opelika, was already facing...
Students to receive free breakfast and lunch
Troup County School System will be providing free breakfast and lunch to all students next school year. During the TCSS board work session on Tuesday night, the Director of Nutrition, Diane Pain, announced the district would be able to provide students with free meals through the federal program Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) starting July 1. […] The post Students to receive free breakfast and lunch appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Free summer meals
Troup County School System is once again providing free summer meals to anyone 18 years and younger. This year, they are expanding their pick-up location to include West Point. The program is called the Summer Feeding Program and is funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). TCSS will have routes that go throughout the […] The post Free summer meals appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Lanett police investigating after man shot in the back
LANETT, Ala. (WRBL) – A man was shot on the back Tuesday afternoon according to Lanett investigators. Police responded to the shooting around 1:39 PM in the 1200 block of 1st Street. According to authorities, the victim, a male, was found with a gunshot wound to the back. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) provided immediate treatment, […]
City officials in West Point planning to build new river trail
WEST POINT, Ga. (WTVM) -The Downtown Development Authority in West Point is planning to bring a new trail along the Chattahoochee River. They are hoping to finally breathe new life into an old Woodyard Property. “I’m exicted just to bring my little girl out here and being able to walk...
Feeding the Valley unveils $5.7 million expansion
MIDLAND, Ga. (WRBL)— Wednesday, Feeding the Valley cut the ribbon on their 24,000 square foot expansion, a project that’s three-quarters the size of their original building. The newest addition to the Feeding the Valley Midland site, the Aflac Hunger Action Center. This $5.7-million project will more than double distribution to the 17 counties the non-profit […]
ONE YEAR LATER: Parker and Wynne look back at life-changing kidney transplant
A lot can change in a year. A little over a year ago, LaGrange Academy athletic director Charles Parker was unsure how much life he had left to live. But fast forward to the spring of 2024 and Parker feels more alive than ever. After floundering on the kidney wait list for years, Parker finally […] The post ONE YEAR LATER: Parker and Wynne look back at life-changing kidney transplant appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Opelika High School holds signing for four student-athletes
OPELIKA, Ala. (WTVM) - Four Opelika High School student-athletes are headed to the collegiate level!. Congratulations to the following student-athletes.: Amari Bynum (Cross-Country - Southern Union), Davian Jones (Track and Field - Alabama State University), Scarlett Posadas (Soccer - University of Mobile), and Naomi Whack (Basketball - Coastal Alabama Community College).
Unsung hero awards
The Troup County School System recognized students, teachers and staff during Monday’s work session. The annual unsung hero awards were given to a small portion of the teachers that won, the rest will be given out at the board’s business meeting on Thursday. The Unsung Hero Award goes to 23 staff members in the district […] The post Unsung hero awards appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
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