VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
Lowndes Coroner Says Kendrick Johnson Investigation Was Compromised
[caption id="attachment_2122" align="alignleft" width="300"] Family Photo[/caption] Bill Watson, Lowndes County Coroner, claims that the investigation into the death of Kendrick Johnson at Lowndes High School was not handled properly. Johnson's body was found inside a…
Moultrie Man Survives Shooting
James Slaughter of Moultrie is recovering after he was shot in the lower back outside of his home. Police responded to a call around 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday at 9th Avenue Southeast and 11th Street.…
Colquitt Police Searching For Home Invaders
Investigators in Colquitt County are searching for a roving band of home burglars who have broken into several houses already this month. There have been a half-dozen daytime burglaries reported, with all of them occurring…
Georgia’s Unemployment Rate Declines To 8.4% In March
Atlanta, GA- The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that Georgia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dipped to 8.4 percent in March, the lowest rate since December 2008. The rate was down two-tenths of a percentage point…
Tifton Teen Arrested After Box Cutter Attack
A 17-year old girl remains in the Tift County jail after police say she attacked another teenager with a box cutter. The incident happened Tuesday morning, when Jamila Whitehead allegedly pushed another girl to the ground,…
FL Senate Passes Texting While Driving Ban
Tallahassee, FL- The Florida Senate has unanimously passed legislation to outlaw text messaging by all drivers. Senate Bill 52, written by Senator Nancy Detert (R-Venice), created the 'Florida Ban on Texting While Driving Law,' which makes…
National Weather Service Changes Flood Level On Withlacoochie
Valdosta, GA- The National Weather Service and the Lowndes County Emergency Management Agency announced Monday that effective May 1st, they will raise the flood stage level on the Withlacoochie River at Skipper Bridge Road from 13…
Protests Continue To Demand Answers In Lowndes Student…
[caption id="attachment_2063" align="alignleft" width="300"] source: Facebook.com[/caption] Protesters have gathered everyday for two weeks in downtown Valdosta to demand answers in the death of Kendrick Johnson, 17. Johnson's body was found inside a wrestling mat in…