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This week in Valdosta, Georgia, there were several incidents that impacted the safety of the community. These incidents include a single-vehicle crash resulting in one person being injured, the tragic death of a Valdosta State University student, and law enforcement addressing rising violent crime and prevention.

TALLAHASSEE – In 2009, Cornelius Ingram’s life changed forever. The golden boy of Hawthorne’s journey up to that point appeared rosy. Outstanding high school career, two national championships with the Gators. But that day, the Philadelphia Eagles rookie tore his ACL, and the NFL career he dreamed of ended in the blink of an...

Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Thanks to the efforts of the Madison County Foundation for Excellence in Education (MCFEE), Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Volunteer Florida Foundation, Madison County school employees will receive a little “extra” this holiday season. The MCFEE received a $100,000 grant from the Volunteer Florida Foundation for the purpose of Hurricane Idalia recovery efforts. “We felt that everyone in the school district was affected in some way by the hurri.

Over 200 servicemen and women returned home to their families after deployment from United Arab Emirates for 9 months.

LOWNDES COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - Friday morning, a Lowndes County Schools bus was hit by a car in a minor accident, according to the school system. We’ll keep you updated.

The City of Madison Fire Department is once again reminding Madison residents to be especially cautious this holiday season. As a way of reminding everyone about the increased danger of house fires during this time of year, they have hung a wreath at the fire station as part of their holiday decorations. This wreath is special because, for every house fire in Madison County this season, between now and New Year’s Day, a red bulb will be lit. According to Madison Fire Department Chief Bruce Jordan, a total of six red bulbs were on the wreath last season.

VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - Local law enforcement agencies are working with federal authorities to convict repeat offenders of violent crimes — presenting criminals with more extensive sentences to keep them off the streets for as long as possible. According to Peter Leary, United States attorney for the Middle District...

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Saturday is $3.167, a week ago the price is $3.247 , according to AAA.

Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Nov. 21, we had a large crowd helping to de-bone turkeys and bake cornbread at Madison Church of God. Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 23, we had approximately 80 volunteers on hand to make everything run smoothly. Also, thanks to the community, we had plenty of supplies. By 12 p.m., we completed 1,000 plates, and by 12:30 p.m., we had them on their way for delivery throughout the community. An hour and a half later, cleanup w.

Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The December luncheon meeting of the 55-Plus Club will certainly be a festive affair on Wednesday, Dec. 13, at 12 p.m. The program will feature an old-fashioned sing along of holiday favorites, led by Bailey Barefoot and Mike Humphrey. The 55-Plus Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month, from September through April, at the United Methodist Center, located approximately five miles north of Madison, on Highway 145 (Colin Kelly Hwy.). Th.

Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Former Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirl Brittany Hasty was recently named the Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Rhodes College, in Memphis, Tenn. Rhodes College is a private liberal arts college, historically affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. The school is a Class III NCAA school, and their women’s basketball team is recognized as one of the top programs in the country, having won the Southern Athletic Association Tournament.

There is high school basketball competition in Madison County, Florida today, and the inside scoop on how to stream these matchups is available right here. Follow high school basketball this season on the NFHS Network! Keep tabs on your family or alma mater and tune in!. Game Time: 4:30 PM...

Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Each year, the Samaritan’s Purse organization collects shoeboxes filled with items for children around the world who may not otherwise enjoy a happy Christmas season. Each year, the kind people of Madison respond by filling shoeboxes with toys, books, school supplies and much more. The most important item filling these boxes has nothing to do with material goodies. The most important item in these boxes is the love of the people who take time to f.

For the last six years, Rev. J.D. Martin, with Citizens Against Violence, has been working closely with the Valdosta Police Department to assist with patrolling and reporting violence.

MADISON, Fla. (WCTV) - The Madison County Cowboys return to a familiar spot on Thursday... the big stage. Madison will take on Hawthorne at Bragg Memorial Stadium in the FHSAA 1R State Championship, looking for the program’s seventh state crown and first under second year Head Coach Price Harris.

Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor K9 Miso was acquired in July of 2015 from Dooley County, Ga., where he served previously with another agency. Miso was assigned at the time to Sgt. Jarrod Lauth, with whom he served the entirety of his service here with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. There are no records of Miso’s service prior to him coming to Madison aside from his passport, which shows he was born in February of 2010 in the Netherlands. K9 Miso began his tra.

Action News Jax is giving away family 4-packs of tickets to Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Ga.

VALDOSTA – Valdosta native, Joshua Amiot, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center. Petty Officer 1st Class Joshua Amiot, a native of Valdosta, Georgia, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center, the largest diving facility in the world. The...

Two local farmers were honored at Lowndes and Echols county’s Third Annual Farmer Appreciation Breakfast.