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Child, 5, hospitalized in coma after hit by SUV while crossing street after school, family says
TIFTON, Ga. (WALB/Gray News) - A Georgia family says their child continues to fight for his life after he was hit by a vehicle after school earlier this week. Isaiah Silva, 5, has been in the hospital since Tuesday when the crash happened. His family says he remains in “very...
BB gun found in student’s bookbag at Northside Elementary in Tifton
TIFTON, Ga. – Tift County Schools confirmed that on Tuesday morning, a student at Northside Elementary School reported to a teacher that another student was in possession of a weapon in their bookbag. The teacher promptly notified school administrators, who then contacted system security personnel and local law enforcement.
City of Valdosta calls for unity in Memorial Day tribute to veterans
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - The City of Valdosta and the City’s Public Works Department are looking for volunteers to help clean the headstones of veterans buried at Sunset Hill Cemetery. Community members are invited to clean headstones, preserving the memories of the brave veterans who sacrificed so much for...
Burglar caught at Valdosta High softball field
VALDOSTA – A 20-year-old burglar was caught by police at the Valdosta High School softball field. Arrested: Lamarcus Dewayne Thomas, African American male, 20 years of age, Valdosta resident. On April 17, 2024, at approximately 1230 am., Valdosta Police Officers responded to a burglary alarm activation at the Valdosta...
Waycross man charged with murder in Madison County crash turned homicide Monday
MADISON COUNTY, Fla. (WCTV) - The Madison County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Waycross man Monday in connection to a homicide. The sheriff’s office said 21-year-old Detrone Majohnny Middleton Jr. of Waycross, Georgia was arrested Monday. He’s facing a second-degree murder charge, according to deputies, and is being held in the Madison County Jail without bond.
3 injured in Atkinson County three-vehicle crash
ATKINSON COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - Officials with Georgia State Patrol (GPS) and the Pearson Police Department are investigating a three-vehicle crash on US 441, south of Pearson, on Monday, April 22. A blue Ram 2500, a red Kia Soul, and a Mack tractor-trailer, according to Douglas Now. Story continues below:
Lowndes athletic teams to participate in playoff events
LOWNDES CO. – Lowndes Vikings sports are participating in several region and state playoff events this week. Our Vikings are participating in several region and state playoff events this week. Yesterday our girls’ golf team rolled to the area and region titles. They won going away and Catherine Odom was low medalist with a school record six under par 66. Next up for girls’ golf is the state tournament in Carrollton in May.
Tifton celebrates Autism Acceptance Month
TIFTON, Ga. – April is Autism Acceptance Month, and on Saturday, The Conner Group for Pediatric Therapy hosted an event in Tifton to teach people what it is like to live with autism. The autism acceptance celebration held several vendors and activities at Fulwood Park in Tifton. An event...
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