PHOTO: Lowndes County Schools Administrators hold the Georgia Ready Seal of Preparedness, which each school has earned. LOWNDES - Lowndes County Schools is proud to announce that every school in the district has earned the…
Eric Sheppard sought by authorities for probation violation
VALDOSTA - A former Valdosta State University student who sparked national attention by walking on an American flag during a campus protest is being sought by authorities for probation violation, according to reports. Eric Sheppard pleaded guilty last…
Moultrie police officer arrested for alleged excessive force
MOULTRIE – On Friday, January 6, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) arrested Moultrie Police Officer Sam Smith on one count of Violation of Oath of Office and one count of Assault under Color of…
Georgia lawmakers return to Capitol with focus on…
ATLANTA - Georgia's General Assembly opens a new legislative session Monday that's expected to focus on education, gambling and health care. Gov. Nathan Deal has stayed tight-lipped about his plans for the year. He's likely…
Suspect Identified in Cairo murder investigation
CAIRO, Ga. - A suspect has been identified in the death of 25-year-old Elijah Denzel Smith. Authorities are searching for 21-year-old Nicholas Lequinte Perry. Perry is currently being sought on the outstanding warrants for the…
Family and friends observe Kendrick Johnson’s 4th Annual…
By Noelani Mathews | WCTV Eyewitness News LOWNDES CO. - Family and friends are gathering in Valdosta for the 4th annual memorial weekend for Kendrick Johnson. Kendrick, also known as KJ, was 18-years-old when found…
Lowndes residents react to chilly weather
By Noelani Mathews | WCTV Eyewitness News LOWNDES CO. - On Saturday, many Lowndes County residents received a Code Red Alert. It's a reminder to protect yourself, your pipes, and your pets from the cold…
Morning News Briefs for 1-9-17
Moultrie Police Department officer Samuel Smith has been taken into custody by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The assistance of the GBI was requested by Moultrie Police Chief Frank Lang. The allegations against officer Smith…
Valdosta burglary suspect allegedly caught taking meat from…
VALDOSTA - A Valdosta burglary suspect was arrested Wednesday after being caught inside a home taking meat from a freezer. Tarence Mitchell, 39, was arrested after the Valdosta Police Department was dispatched to a residence…