LOWNDES CO. – The Lowndes Vikings open the 2026 football season Friday night against Jenkins High School at Martin Stadium. Release: Attention, Viking fans! The Lowndes High School Vikings will open the 2026 regular season…
Morning News Briefs for 8-10-17
In an effort to curb the crime rate in Valdosta Police Chief Brian Childress is seeking to have city leadership pass an ordinance enacting a midnight curfew for persons 17 years of age and under.…
In Other News: There’s a New Beer That’s…
Now that America has approximately 245 million craft breweries, I know they're in a race to figure out GIMMICKS to stand out from the crowd. But is this REALLY a good one? The Veil Brewing…
In Other News: Cheetos Is Opening a New…
Cheetos is opening a pop-up restaurant in New York City next Tuesday that ONLY serves food made with Cheetos. Some of the highlights are . . . 1. Grilled cheese filled with cheese, bacon, tomatoes, and Cheetos.…
RISE Honored as Leading Business of the Week
VALDOSTA – The Chamber Ambassadors honored RISE as this week’s Leading Business of the Week. Headquartered in Valdosta and rebranded in 2015, the RISE team has been together for 22 years. A student and multi-family…
Winnersville Ticket Sales for Wildcat Fans
VALDOSTA - The Winnersville Classic is set for Friday, August 18 at Martin Stadium with an 8:00 pm kickoff. Winnersville Classic ticket sales for Wildcat fans will begin on Monday, August 14 at the main gate of Bazemore-Hyder Stadium. On Monday and Tuesday…
I-75 stolen car chase ends with crash, three…
VALDOSTA - Deputies arrested three individuals Tuesday following an Interstate 75 chase that ended with a crash off Exit 16. At approximately 10:20 a.m., deputies with the Cook County Sheriff's Office spotted and began chasing…
Valdosta officers treated for exposure to powdery substance
VALDOSTA - Two Valdosta Police officers were taken to the hospital after being exposed to white powdery substance that was found inside of a stolen vehicle. The Valdosta Police Department says, on Sunday, a vehicle…
Valdosta sees nearly a dozen shootings since June
VALDOSTA - Residents in Valdosta are concerned about the number of shootings they've seen this summer. Police have investigated eleven shootings since June. The shooting incidents are as follows: (Click on the dates for links…