Morning News Briefs for 7-6-17

Making a false statement to law enforcement brings serious consequences, as 47 year old Lamar Knight Jr. found out. He has been indicted by a grand jury in Lowndes County for making false statements against…

July tropical development possible in Atlantic Ocean

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - It’s already one month into hurricane season. The Atlantic basin already had three names storms so far this season. Tropical Storm Cindy most recently impacted the Gulf coast in June. July…

Couple and grandkids killed in small plane crash…

CHATSWORTH, Ga. (WCTV) - A coroner says two children, their grandmother and her husband died when a small plane crashed in northwest Georgia over the weekend. Murray County Sheriff Gary Langford told local news media that…

New Georgia laws take effect

VALDOSTA - Dozens of new laws are taking effect this month in Georgia. July 1st marks new changes that could make a big impact to the area. Senate Bill 16 is expanding medical marijuana and eligibility.…

Men convicted, sentenced in Quitman murder case

QUITMAN - Two men have been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a man in Quitman in August 2013. On Friday, Myron Keith Mitchell, Jr., 26, and Javis Anton Denson, 36, were convicted of…

Madison County Sheriff’s Office arrests two in meth…

MADISON COUNTY, Fla. – The Madison County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two men in relation to crystal methamphetamine trafficking in Madison County. Thursday, deputies arrested 36-year-old Marlo Howard on charges of trafficking in meth, the…

Morning News Briefs for 4-3-17

There are lots of sites throughout the region where families can enjoy the 4th of July festivities; Adel - July 4th at Circlestone Golf Club from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.- Tifton - July 3rd…