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Waycross Teen Charged with Felony Involuntary Manslaughter in Friend's Death
A tragic mishap turned deadly in Waycross, Georgia, where 19-year-old Austin Pittman stands accused of causing the death of Landon Bashlor, also 19, in an incident involving a firearm. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has taken Pittman into custody, slapping him with charges of Felony Involuntary Manslaughter and Misdemeanor Reckless Conduct, the agency reported. The shooting that claimed Bashlor's life happened inside a vehicle parked on the 3400 block of Albany Highway. When deputies arrived in response to a 911 call, they discovered Bashlor unresponsive, a bullet wound signaling the premature end to what should have been a long stretch of horizon for the youngster.
FOUND: Missing and endangered woman located
BUTLER COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - Gail McKenney, has been located. McKenney was declare missing and endangered after last being seen on May 28 in the area of Waycross, Georgia. She has since been located. Thank you to all who helped in locating McKenney. Not reading this story on the WSFA...
Missing in Georgia: Authorities searching for teen girl, 2-year-old toddler not spotted in days
COFFEE COUNTY, Ga. — Above video: Your Tuesday headlines. Authorities in Georgia need your help finding a missing teenage girl and toddler not seen in several days. According to the Coffee County Sheriff's Office, Cerenydi Thornton, 17, and Zylani Thornton, 2, were last spotted June 7 in Douglas. Investigators...
Douglas police search for missing 17-year-old girl
DOUGLAS, Ga. (WALB) - The Douglas Police Department is currently searching for a missing girl. Ashante Boston was last seen on Friday, June 7 in Douglas, according to police. She may be in the Valdosta or Tifton area. She stands 5′5″ and weighs around 178 pounds. If anyone...
Long time coming: Nicholls outfielder Basiel Williams peaking in his sixth year
Relegated to a reserve role in 2023, Nicholls State right fielder Basiel Williams struck out in his only plate appearance during the Tuscaloosa (Alabama) regional. A year later, he is a big reason the Colonels are getting another crack at elusive postseason success. Williams’ lead-off home runs in the ninth...
GBI arrests Georgia man for the shooting death of an 18-year-old
WAYCROSS – A 19-year-old Georgia male was arrested by the GBI for reckless use of a firearm that caused the shooting death of an 18-year-old. The GBI has arrested and charged Austin Pittman, age 19, of Waycross, Georgia, with Felony Involuntary Manslaughter and Misdemeanor Reckless Conduct in connection to the death of 18-year-old Landon Bashlor, of Waycross, GA. On Sunday, May 26, 2024, the Ware County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to investigate.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College to host free application week for Fall semester
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - Wiregrass Georgia Technical College announced that application fees will be temporarily waived for the Fall semester of 2024. On the week of June 10-14, application fees will be waived for those interested in applying, according to a release. Apply online by clicking here. The school also...
Coffee County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing mother, daughter
COFFEE COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office is searching for two people who were last seen on Friday, June 7. Cerenydi Thornton, 17, and Zylani Thornton, 2, were last seen in Douglas. The sheriff’s office confirmed with WALB that Cerenydi and Zylani are mother and daughter.
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