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Legion 67 to host Memorial Day service for local vets
VALLEY — Plans are being made for this year’s Memorial Day program to be hosted by American Legion Post 67. It will be taking place at 11 a.m. EDT on Monday, May 27 in Veterans Memorial Park. There’s a special invitation for local veterans to be there. Members of the local Post met on Saturday […] The post Legion 67 to host Memorial Day service for local vets appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Troup County Sheriff’s Office arrest reports for the period ending May 14
Marvize Taquon Moss, 21, 126 Youngs Mill Rd. Apt. H, LaGrange, GA, disorderly conduct (city) Tiana Lashae Gray, 30, no known address, disorderly conduct (city) Calice Damya Nelson, 19, 126 Youngs Mill Rd. Apt. E, LaGrange, GA, disorderly conduct (city) David Lane Bass, 33, 205 Cato St., LaGrange, GA, failure to appear (state) Naythen Usiel, […] The post Troup County Sheriff’s Office arrest reports for the period ending May 14 appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Franklin Restaurant Culaccino to Open in Nashville
Frank Pullara, executive chef and owner of Culaccino, a local gem for authentic Italian cuisine, and Southwest Value Partners, the developer of Nashville Yards, announced an agreement to open a second location of Culaccino at Nashville Yards. Culaccino is expected to open its doors at Nashville Yards in Summer 2025 and will be Pullara’s third restaurant in the area.
Finance, business and banking: Financial Speaker Series
The Community Bank & Trust (CBT) in LaGrange is having a Financial Speaker Series in an effort to enhance financial literacy in the community. There will be five speakers, discussing various topics in finance, business and banking. The first talk will be on business literacy with Wally Murray. Murray is the Senior Vice President of […] The post Finance, business and banking: Financial Speaker Series appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Second annual Kids Fishing Rodeo
The second annual Kids Fishing Rodeo is coming back to Hardley Creek, near the West Point Dam. The event, put on by the Greater Valley Area Chamber of Commerce will take place on June 1 and is open to kids 12 years of age and younger. Last year’s rodeo saw almost 100 kids register, according […] The post Second annual Kids Fishing Rodeo appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Grantville Drug Kingpin Cornelius Leonard Handed 40-Year Federal Sentence in Georgia Meth Crackdown
A Georgia drug kingpin got slapped with a stiff 40-year sentence after a major fed crackdown on his crew's flow of meth throughout west central Georgia. Cornelius Leonard, 29, better known as "Tae", from Grantville, will spend nearly half a century behind bars, after a federal court delivered the sentence on May 14. Leonard, who pleaded guilty to a trifecta of charges including drug distribution and witness tampering, won't have the chance at parole.
Tornado watch for Troup County
The National Weather Service of Peachtree City has issued a tornado watch in effect until 1 p.m. EST this afternoon for the 59 counties including Troup County. The post Tornado watch for Troup County appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Troup County Sheriff’s Office incident reports for the period ending May 16
Entering automobile reported on the 200 block of Main St., LaGrange Phone call reported on the 100 block of W. Pyne Dr., LaGrange Theft reported on the 100 block of Sam Walker Dr., LaGrange Theft reported on the 6200 block of Old West Point Rd., LaGrange Domestic reported on the 100 block of Taylor Len […] The post Troup County Sheriff’s Office incident reports for the period ending May 16 appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Widespread morning rain, but by no means a washout
Scattered, light rain will remain overhead North Alabama this morning and into the afternoon. Isolated showers will remain through dinnertime Friday. Despite the rain being on-and-off all day, it will not be a washout and the rain will not be torrential. Friday's high temperatures are only a stone's throw away...
SWORN-IN: Unexpired term of Georgia House District 139 filled by Carmen Rice
GEORGIA (WRBL)— Wednesday, former Muscogee County Republican Chairwoman Carmen Rice was sworn into the Georgia House District 139 seat. Rep. Rice defeated Sean Knox in a runoff of the special election to fill the remainder of the unexpired term of Rep. Richard Smith, who passed away in January. She was sworn in by Superior Court […]
BOE Names TCSS Superintendent Finalist
The Troup County Board of Education has announced Dr. Rachel B. Hazel as the sole finalist for Superintendent of the Troup County School System. Currently serving as the Deputy Superintendent of Volusia County Schools in Deland, Florida, Dr. Hazel offers a wealth of experience and leadership. The superintendent search began in February when the board […] The post BOE Names TCSS Superintendent Finalist appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Donations for Ellerslie Volunteer Fire Department at an all-time low
ELLERSLIE, Ga. (WRBL) — In Harris County, first responders are now looking to the community for support. One volunteer fire department took to social media asking for donations. Firefighter services in Harris County are all volunteer based; meaning, funding is largely dependent on donations. Over the last several years, Harris County Commissioners have increased stipends […]
LaFayette council talks plans for dilapidated houses and structures
LaFayette’s city council addressed a growing concern over dilapidated and abandoned structures around the city during the council meeting on Monday night. The post LaFayette council talks plans for dilapidated houses and structures appeared first on Valley Times-News.
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