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Madison County residents find E.Coli in well water after Valdosta sewage spill
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A Valdosta sewage spill is causing problems for residents downstream in Florida. The spill happened as a result of last week’s flooding, according to Valdosta officials. The Florida Department of Health issued an advisory for the Withlacoochee River in Hamilton and Madison Counties Wednesday, after...
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...
Lee Health to host public hearing on evaluation findings and conversion
Lee Health board members, alongside senior leaders, will host a public forum to share updates and hear from community members regarding the governance structure evaluation findings. Following the 2023 change to Lee Health’s Enabling Act by the Florida Legislature and a formal vote by Lee Health’s Board of Directors (LHBOD),...
VPD: Man breaks into concession stand, caught in action
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - A man has been arrested after breaking into a concession stand at Valdosta High School. On Wednesday, April 17 at around 12:30 a.m., an officer responded to a burglary alarm activation at the Valdosta High School softball field. According to VPD, when the first officer arrived...
Valdosta man arrested on 9 warrants, other charges after brief police pursuit
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - A Valdosta man is now in jail after being arrested and charged in connection to a police chase and warrants from earlier in 2024. Around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, a detective saw Jerod Edwards, 29, a suspect wanted on nine warrants connected to a domestic violence incident, driving on the 2400 block of North Ashley Street, according to a police release.
Kendrick Johnson's family hoping judge will side with them in lawsuit over Georgia teen's 2013 death
ATLANTA — After over a decade, the family of a Georgia teen who was found dead, rolled up in a gym mat, said they're continuing to fight for justice by filing for a summary judgment in their lawsuit against law enforcement agencies over the investigations into the death and autopsies that determined it was accidental.
Valdosta standout and former FSU tight end holds third annual youth football camp
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - ”Jaheim Bell has had dreams of playing in the NFL since he was a child. After a successful collegiate career he’s days away from hopefully hearing his name called in the 2024 NFL Draft. Before he turns his focus to the Draft it was important for him to come home and give back to the community that poured so much into him in his third annual youth football camp.
Bob Malone to perform at Valdosta Music Series
VALDOSTA – The Turner Center for the Arts to host Bob Malone to perform at the 2024 Levitt AMP Valdosta Music Series. The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts will host music industry veteran Bob Malone from 7 pm to 9 pm at the Turner Center Art Park, 605 North Patterson Street, on Fri., April 19, 2024.
All Roads Lead to Detroit: Lowndes alum, Michael Barrett, shares journey from Titletown to a national championship
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WCTV) - Valdosta native, Michael Barrett is the definition of a champion. He took the University of Michigan’s icon saying, “Those who stay will be champions,” for the 2023 season when he helped the Wolverines to an undefeated 15-0 season that was capped off with their first national championship since 1997.
City of Valdosta to host events for Georgia Cities Week
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - The city of Valdosta has announced its participation in “Georgia Cities Week,” which lasts from April 21-27. The goal of the celebration is to recognize and honor the “invaluable contributions of cities across the state,” the city said in a release. The...
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