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UPDATE: Body of missing man located after authorities find vehicle abandoned in northern Troup County
UPDATE 7:51 p.m. – The Troup County Sheriff’s Office sadly revealed new details that Daniel Keith’s body was found not long after his abandoned vehicle was located. At this time, TCSO says they are in contact with Keith’s family. TROUP COUNTY, Ga. (WRBL) — The Troup County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing man. […]
LaGrange police searching for multiple armed robbery suspects
LAGRANGE, Ga. (WTVM) - The LaGrange Police Department is searching for multiple suspects after an early morning armed robbery. According to officials, on Thursday, April 18 around 12:30 a.m. officers responded to the JR Food Mart - 1616 Whitesville Street - in reference to an armed robbery. They say upon...
LaGrange Piano to present “Singin’ in the Rain, Jr.”
The Homeschool Teen Drama Club from LaGrange Piano is set to present the musical “Singin’ in the Rain, Jr.” The teen musical will be performed Thursday, April 18 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 20 at 2 p.m. The musical is set in Hollywood as the silent movie era ends and “talkies” enter the scene, […] The post LaGrange Piano to present “Singin’ in the Rain, Jr.” appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Coffeeshop owners hope for community support after unexpected partial closure
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A locally owned coffeeshop was forced to temporarily close after a leak caused the building to flood over the weekend. Although Midtown Coffeehouse partially reopened its doors for online orders on April 18, it’s dining room will be closed for another week. “It’s going to impact our business a lot,” said […]
Local politics, rural healthcare, LaGrange PD: Three on News 3 (April 18, 2024)
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — WRBL is rounding up three headlines of the day in our new digital exclusive series, “Top Three on Three.” Check back daily to see the new top three headlines in the video player above. TODAY’S STORIES:
DISPATCHER WEEK: Nikki Arndt is the calm voice needed in hectic situations
EDITOR’S NOTE: In recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, the Daily News will be highlighting some of the dispatchers at Troup County 911 who are the first, first response when emergency help is needed. Today we are featuring Dispatcher Nikki Arndt. Nikki Arndt has been working as a dispatch officer for about seven years […] The post DISPATCHER WEEK: Nikki Arndt is the calm voice needed in hectic situations appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Wild Leap Brew Co. set to host 2024 ‘Burger Bash’ in LaGrange
LAGRANGE, Ga. (WTVM) - Prepare your belly for juicy burgers and sweet cocktails!. Wild Leap Brew Co., a local favorite restaurant is hosting a “Burger Bash” in LaGrange. According to their Facebook page, the event will start at 1 p.m. and end at approximately 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 20. Multiple burger trucks are expected to give attendees a variety of burgers from all over the southeast.
Second wrong-way driver of the weekend turns fatal
Interstate 85 near LaGrange had a wild weekend with two wrong-way drivers in as many days but the second incident ended tragically. William Melton, 33, of Thomaston, succumbed to injuries sustained during a collision that ended the incident. Sunday night, around 7:58 p.m., Troup County 911 alerted law enforcement officers about reports of a reckless […] The post Second wrong-way driver of the weekend turns fatal appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
LAGRANGE: Over 125 job openings available at Goodwill multi-employer event
LAGRANGE, Ga. (WRBL) – Goodwill announced through a press release on Thursday, that the company will hold a hiring event featuring over 125 job openings on April 24. The event will be held at Goodwill’s LaGrange Career Center located at 319 Commerce Avenue from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Goodwill says participants will have the […]
Meet K-9 Nyxx: the newest member of the Newnan Police squad
NEWNAN, Ga. — The Newnan Police Department welcomed a new furry member to the team this week: K-9 Nyxx. Newnan Police posted on social media that Nyxx, who was born last July, joined the force from Bluegrass Bloodhounds in Grayson County, Kentucky. "As a puppy, he began his training...
DISPATCHER WEEK: Hardy works hard to help others at E-911
EDITOR’S NOTE: In recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, the Daily News will be highlighting some of the dispatchers at Troup County 911 who are the first, first response when emergency help is needed. Today we are featuring veteran Dispatcher Nina Hardy. Nina Hardy has been with Troup 911 for 15 years. The veteran […] The post DISPATCHER WEEK: Hardy works hard to help others at E-911 appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
THS inaugurates first Hall of Pride class
Troup High inducted the inaugural class into its new Hall of Pride on Wednesday morning. Six Troup High alumni were inducted into the first Hall of Pride class. Plaques with their photos now adorn the entry hallway at THS reminding students of some of the school’s best and brightest. The Hall of Pride is sponsored […] The post THS inaugurates first Hall of Pride class appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
PSA: Hogansville Police warning citizens about utility scam
HOGANSVILLE, Ga. (WRBL) – The Hogansville Police Department (HPD) shared through a post on social media that the department is aware of an ongoing utility scam and warns community members not to fall for the scam. Police say that the department has received numerous reports about calls requesting prepaid cards to pay utility balances. HPD […]
UPDATE: GSP still investigating wrong-way crash
Georgia State Troopers are still investigating a head-on collision that seriously injured multiple motorists on I-85 North in Troup County Saturday night. Troopers were notified of the incident around 9:47 p.m. Saturday when Troup County 911 received reports of a black sedan traveling south in the northbound lanes of I-85, south of Lafayette Parkway (GA-109). […] The post UPDATE: GSP still investigating wrong-way crash appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
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