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Valdosta Police: South Carolina man charged after aiming a gun at an officer
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - A South Carolina man is facing charges after pointing a gun at an officer at a Valdosta hotel. On Saturday, May 11, the Valdosta Police Department (VPD) was called to the Wingate Hotel after reports of a dispute. When officers got to the scene, they say they saw a man, later identified as William Stanfield, 61, who was “intoxicated and belligerent.”
Berry College names Valdosta residents to Spring Dean’s List
VALDOSTA – Valdosta residents were recently recognized for earning a spot on the Berry College Dean’s List for the Spring Semester 2024. The Dean’s List honors students who posted an academic average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale while carrying a class load of at least 12 hours during the semester.
17-year-old Valdosta male hid under house following car theft
VALDOSTA – A 17-year-old Valdosta resident stole a vehicle on Toombs Street, then fled on foot from a VPD deputy. Arrested: Jayleen Scott, African American male, 17 years of age, Valdosta resident. On May 13, 2024, at approximately 2:15 am., Valdosta Police Officers responded to the area of the...
On the dotted line: Yassiah Rousseau
NEW BROCKTON, Ala. (WTVY) - New Brockton basketball standout Yassiah Rousseau will be taking his basketball talents to the next level, as the senior signed on the dotted line on Wednesday with Southeast Area Prep. Rousseau, who averaged 12.5 points per game and 10 rebounds per game on the court...
Wiregrass experiences an increase in enrollment
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College reports an increase of 11.7 percent in enrollment for the Spring 2024 Semester compared to a year ago. Wiregrass Georgia Technical College President DeAnnia Clements is excited to share that the college’s enrollment has increased by 11.7% this Spring 2024 Semester compared to the Spring 2023 Semester. This marks the seventh straight semester the college has seen an increase in enrollment compared to the previous year. Fall 2023 Semester’s enrollment increased 9.6% compared to the Fall 2022 Semester.
Clay’s Court: Picking my favorite pictures from my first year as Sports Editor
When I started to take an interest in sports writing, photography was far from my mind. To me, the story was the most important part and the photos were complimentary. In my opinion that still rings true, and that goes for any story even those outside of sports. The reason...
City of Valdosta reschedules new pickleball courts ribbon cutting
VALDOSTA – The City of Valdosta and VLPRA have rescheduled the new pickleball courts ribbon cutting due to weather. The City of Valdosta and VLPRA have rescheduled the ribbon cutting for the new pickleball courts at McKey Park due to potential severe weather. The new date is Tuesday, May 21st at 10:00 AM.
Valdosta Neighborhood Development Division to hold Back to School Community Block Party
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - The City of Valdosta’s Neighborhood Development Division plans to host its annual Back to School Community Block Party in July. The block party will be at the Unity Park Amphitheater on Saturday, July 27 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and is open to people of all ages.
Valdosta native named to Bob Jones University Dean’s List
VALDOSTA – A Freshman Biblical Counseling major from Valdosta was recently named to the Bob Jones University Spring 2024 Dean’s List. Zoey Mindziak, a Freshman Biblical Counseling major from Valdosta, was among approximately 740 Bob Jones University students named to the Spring 2024 Dean’s List. The Dean’s...
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