CHECK PRESENTATION PHOTO CAPTION: Valdosta State University’s STEAM Center for Applied Creativity and Innovation recently received a $1,000 Renewable Energy STEAM Grant from Green Power EMC and Colquitt EMC. Pictured are Dr. Robert T. Smith,…
Lowndes Sheriff: Missing VSU Student Faked Death
Lowndes County Sheriff Chris Prine now believes that Nathaniel Wilkins, who has been the subject of an intense search, is alive, and faked his death. Prine says a 'confidential informant' spoke to the 19-year old both…
Lane Closure Continues on Eager Road for Water…
[caption id="attachment_2209" align="alignleft" width="300"] shutterstock.com[/caption] Citizens are strongly urged to observe all traffic signs and use extreme caution when driving this area, for their safety and the safety of the construction workers. The westbound lane…
Sheriffs’ Boys Ranch In Hahira Gets $25K Donation
A Tift County man has said he will make a $25,000 donation on Tuesday to benefit the Sheriff's Boys Ranch in Hahira. Terry Norris, the Executive Director of the Sheriff's Association/Ga. Sheriff's Youth Homes, will be on…
Police Continue to Search for Missing VSU Student
Nathaniel Wilkins, 19, was first reported missing by his parents around 5 p.m. Monday. Since then, Lowndes and Brooks investigators have been searching the Little River on the Lowndes/Brooks County line. A scuba search team…
Valdosta Lowndes Regional Crime Lab Adds Drug Analysis
The Valdosta Lowndes Regional Crime Lab now has the ability to analyze drugs,which could lead to faster prosecutions and tax-payer savings. Analyzing drugs at the lab will speed up the investigation of cases in Lowndes…
VSU Recognized as a Model of Efficiency School
Valdosta State University has been recognized as one of University Business magazine’s Model of Efficiency schools for adopting innovative ways to streamline operations, save resources and improve the student experience. The Model of Efficiency designation comes after…
Rep. Scott to Host Congressional Art Competition Awards…
Valdosta, GA- U.S. Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08) will host an awards reception to honor the 8th District’s winners of the 32nd Annual Congressional Art Competition on Sunday, April 28th from 2-3:30 pm. The event will be…
Fire Temporarily Closes Smokin’ Pig
Valdosta, GA- Patrons of the Smokin' Pig had a bit of a rushed dinner on Sunday night after the restaurant had to be evacuated due to a small fire. The small fire was contained to a…