VALDOSTA — The Valdosta Police Department have released their latest statistics for the month of August.
Woman Arrested related to Husband’s Death
FITZGERALD -- Melissa Kay Stuckert is in the Ben Hill County jail, in connection with the death of her husband, who died in December of 2013. Robert Stuckert, was 71 when he died at his home on West Chattahoochee Street in Fitzgerald.…
Housing, Heroism, Hypocrisy: David Simon’s Latest Drama Will…
“Show me a hero and I'll write you a tragedy,” F. Scott Fitzgerald. Nick Rudnik, Valdosta Today Opinion Contributor Political scientists, myself included, are concerned with how people and societies best govern themselves. By understanding…
Six Engine Companies respond to Structure Fire
VALDOSTA -- A structure fire on North Forest Street resulted in no injuries. Valdosta Fire Department responded to a fire call at 2213 N. Forrest Street in reference to a structure fire. Upon arrival, the responding…
Thomasville begins Citywide Commercial Building Inspections
THOMASVILLE – Thomasville Fire Rescue Fire Marshal Tim Connell and Georgia-certified fire inspectors from both Thomasville Fire Rescue and Gold Star have begun to inspect all commercial properties within Thomasville’s city limits. Fire Marshal Connell…
Sheriff’s Office announces Flakka Arrests in Separate Incidents
VALDOSTA -- The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest related to the drug Flakka, or Alpha PVP. Sunday morning investigators with the Special Operations Division of the Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop in…
Early Qualifiers Announced in Municipal Elections
VALDOSTA -- The Lowndes County Board of Elections has released the initial list of qualified candidates for city office in the November municipal elections. Three candidates have qualified for the mayor's race, including incumbent John…
Wisenbaker: Tell me, are you a Roman?
Gary M. Wisenbaker, Editorial Contributor Saint Paul’s affirmative response to the Roman guard’s question as recorded in Acts is one of the earliest recorded discussions regarding citizenship in existence. Roman citizenship in the ancient world…
Accident leaves I-75 Closed with Injuries Reported
VALDOSTA -- The Georgia State Patrol is reporting an accident with injuries on Interstate 75 just north of the Florida border. Traffic was stopped for nearly an hour as first-responders administered to the injured. Sunday…