VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
GA ranks high in odds for children becoming…
ATLANTA - A new study shows the state of Georgia ranks high in the odds of a child becoming a future sports star. Release: New research into the birthplaces of US athletes across the NFL,…
Morehouse medical student to participate in NFL Sports…
ATLANTA - Morehouse student to participate with the Falcons in the NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative. According to the NFL Communications website, Brandon Chiedo, a Morehouse School of Medicine student, will participate in…
Former NFL player, Geno Hayes, passes away
Just a few days after reports that 33 year old Geno Hayes was on hospice care at his parents' home in Valdosta, the latest news has been confirmed that he passed away late Monday evening.…
Falcons hire Fontenot from Saints as new GM
The Atlanta Falcons have hired Terry Fontenot, 40, to become their new General Manager according to the AJC. Fontenot has worked for the New Orleans Saints organization for the past 16 years, including as their…
Urban Meyer to coach in Florida again
There's no denying Urban Meyer has shown tremendous success as a college football coach, but will it translate to the NFL level? That's what the Jacksonville Jaguars are counting on, as they announced Meyer as…
Former Miami Coach Don Shula Dies at 90
Coach Don Shula, former head coach of the Miami Dolphins, has died. He is the only head coach in NFL history to lead a team, the legendary 1972 Miami Dolphins, in a perfect season. The…
VECA Visits Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Stadium for Career…
VALDDOSTA— VECA's 10th-12th grade AVID classes participated in Career Day at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Stadium. This opportunity allowed students to gain a behind-the-scenes view of various career paths associated with the NFL franchise. The…
Antonio Brown Facing Sexual Assault as Allegations
Antonio Brown, wide receiver for the New England Patriots, is now facing rape accusations from Britney Taylor, a former trainer. According to a lawsuit filed Tuesday, Taylor was sexually assaulted three times by Brown. The…