LOWNDES CO. – Lowndes will celebrate Senior Night when the Vikings host the Harris County Tigers Friday night. Release: The Lowndes Vikings opened the 2026 season with a rain-soaked victory over Jenkins High School of…
Good Samaritan stabbed twice, police searching for suspect
THOMASVILLE - A good Samaritan was stabbed after breaking up a domestic dispute in Thomasville Friday night, and authorities are searching for the suspect. Shortly after midnight, a passerby reportedly saw a man and his girlfriend…
Morning News Briefs for 1-12-16
[caption id="attachment_29949" align="alignleft" width="300"] image credit: Ernest Duffoo[/caption] Morning News with Lee Henderson With temperatures expected to dip into the upper 20s tonight, Valdosta and Lowndes County officials report the following shelters will be open…
GDA recalls Nice! Mandarin Oranges sold at Walgreens
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black is alerting Georgians to the recall of “Nice! Mandarin Oranges” in 8-ounce glass bottles due to potential glass in the product. The product was distributed nationwide to Walgreens stores.…
Alabama Wins CFP National Championship With 45-40 Win…
[caption id="attachment_30200" align="alignnone" width="638"] 01-11-16 MFB CFP National Championship vs Clemson Trophy Celebration Photo by Amelia B. Barton[/caption] The national title is the fourth in the last seven seasons (since 2009) for the Crimson Tide,…
Ammon Bundy and Radical Separatism in the Developed…
Ammon Bundy’s actions are no small, laughing matter—quite the contrary. Nick Rudnik, Valdosta Today Opinion Contributor Comparative political scientists devote significant attention to the concept of political violence. Generally speaking, political violence is understood as the…
Simon Posts Double-Double, Blazers Defeat West Georgia 93-89
[caption id="attachment_30182" align="alignnone" width="630"] Justin Simons scored 21 points and 15 rebounds in the Blazers' Saturday win over West Georgia.[/caption] VALDOSTA – Overtime games have plagued the Blazers this season, but the Valdosta State men's basketball…
David Dean reflects on his time as VSU…
[caption id="attachment_30177" align="alignnone" width="630"] source: vstateblazers.com[/caption] VALDOSTA - After a nine year period as the head football coach at Valdosta State, which led to two National Titles, six NCAA Postseason appearances, and one Gulf South Conference…
DiMarco, Freeman earn Second-Team All-Pro nods (VIDEO)
source: AtlantaFalcons.com ATLANTA - RB Devonta Freeman and FB Patrick DiMarco enjoyed breakout seasons for the Falcons in 2015. Freeman was named to his first Pro Bowl, while DiMarco was named as an alternate for…