Valdosta police arrest alleged sex traffickers

VALDOSTA - On December 6, 2016, the Valdosta Police Department’s Narcotics unit set up a prostitution sting at local motel in the 1200 Block of North St Augustine Road using a social media website. A…

OPINION: Democratic leadership: a noticeable failure

Column by Gary M. Wisenbaker “I haven’t noticed it,” House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) replied when asked if Rep. Tim Ryan (D-OH), her opponent for re-election to the position, had any significant support. While…

Dewar Student Council Volunteers at Salvation Army

LOWNDES Co. - The Dewar Elementary Student Council recently spent part of their holiday break volunteering with the Salvation Army. Student representatives rang the bell and sang songs to Hobby Lobby customers as they helped the…

Fall 2016 Graduates Give Back to VSU

VALDOSTA — Valdosta State University has already welcomed more than 8 percent of its Class of Fall 2016 into the 1906 Society. The 1906 Society is a student giving organization that is dedicated to the…

VSU’s Institute of Management Accountants Wins Award

VALDOSTA — Valdosta State University has earned the 2015-2016 Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) Outstanding Student Chapter Award for Excellence. “Our chapter promoted IMA’s mission and vision by providing a variety of activities and service…

Transgender veteran lives inner truth

By Airman 1st Class Janiqua P. Robinson, 23d Wing Public Affairs MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. - A 9-year-old boy stands in front of the mirror looking at his outfit for the day. His mom…

Morning News Briefs for 12-7-16

The pilot of the plane that crashed near Camilla Monday night has now been identified as captain Lance McCaw. Officials with Key Lime Air issued a statement reporting that McCaw was flying UPS cargo from…