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Lockdown ends, all clear given after bomb threat at Berrien County High School
NASHVILLE, Ga. – A lockdown has ended at Berrien County High School after the all clear was given following a search, according to Nashville City manager Hayden Hancock. Berrien County Sheriff Ray Paulk said around lunchtime on Thursday his office received an anonymous call stating that there was a man with an AR15 on the Berrien High School campus who had put out pipe bombs in student bags.
Woman injured in viral Lowndes Co. crash returns to SGMC to thank workers
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - It’s a story that many of us will never forget — mainly because the video was seen all over the world. A car literally flew over a tow truck on Highway 84 in Lowndes County. Now nearly a year later, SGMC Health is telling her story to bring attention to trauma awareness.
Update on injured teen, safety concerns at dangerous Valdosta intersection
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - Neighbors near a dangerous intersection in Valdosta are fighting for safety measures after a crash left a 17-year-old in a coma a week after being hit by a car while riding a dirt bike on Pineview Drive and Deborah Drive. WALB spoke with Javaunte Brown’s mother...
VPD investigates shooting death on East Hill Ave
VALDOSTA – The Valdosta Police Department is investigating the shooting of a 32-year-old-male that occurred on East Hill Ave. VICTIM: Jonathon Antonio Vicks, African American male, 32 years of age, Quitman resident. On May 12, 2024, at 11:55 pm., numerous first responders responded to the 300 block of East...
Reckless Gun Discharges Prompt Arrest of Two at Valdosta Apartment Complex
LOWNDES COUNTY, Georgia – A Valdosta Police Department (VPD) Officer heard several gunshots in the area of the 1500 block of East Park Avenue on Tuesday, May 7th at about 12:20 p.m. Numerous citizens called E911 to report that people had been shooting a rifle and a handgun, while in an apartment complex. Callers, who were eye witnesses, gave a description of the vehicle that the guns were being discharged while it was in the apartment complex. VPD Officers responded to the area immediately.
Valwood baseball falls in state championship opener; Wakulla softball ends season in regional final
(WCTV) - GIAA teams were opening up state championship series and FHSAA softball was hosting region championships. Valwood falls in game one of their championship series. They will take on Terrell Academy on Friday in the best of three series needing a win to force game thre. FHSAA 4A softball...
VPD arrests SC man for assault on a police officer
VALDOSTA – The Valdosta Police Department arrests a South Carolina man for aggravated assault on a police officer. Arrested: William Stanfield, Caucasian male, 61 years of age, Belton, SC resident. On May 11, 2024, at approximately 11:50 pm., Valdosta Police Officers responded to the Wingate Hotel, in the 1800...
Tornado watch in effect for eastern portions of the Big Bend and South Georgia
A Tornado Watch is in effect for Valdosta until 9am EDT, including Lafayette, Madison, Brooks, and Lowndes counties. Clinch, Echols, Hamilton, and Suwannee counties are under a Tornado Watch until 1 pm EDT. While straight-line damaging winds are the biggest threat, the potential for a few tornado spin-ups exists this...
Valdosta residents named to SRTC President’s, Dean’s Lists
VALDOSTA – Southern Regional Technical College names Valdosta residents to the President’s and Dean’s Lists. Recently, the administration at Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) recognized exceptional students achieving the honor of President’s List for the spring 2024 term, which ended May 1. Each semester, SRTC recognizes students who have accomplished high academic achievement through the President’s List.
Valdosta woman arrested for discharging firearm during dispute
VALDOSTA – A woman from Valdosta was arrested by VPD for discharging a firearm into a residence and multiple vehicles during a dispute. Arrested: Shaque Whitted O’Connor, African American female, 30 years of age, Valdosta resident. On May 9, 2024, at approximately 6:48 pm., Valdosta Police Officers responded...
Country artist to close out Valdosta Music Series
VALDOSTA – The Turner Center will host country musician Mark Taylor to close out the Levitt AMP Valdosta Music Series. The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts will host country musician Mark Taylor, beginning at 7pm, at the Turner Center Art Park, 605 North Patterson Street, on Fri., May 17, 2024.
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