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 HS, Valdosta HS Graduation Rates Improve
Valdosta, GA- According to data released Tuesday by the state Department of Education, both Lowndes and Valdosta High Schools saw their 'cohort' graduation rate increase from 2011 to 2012. Lowndes High School showed a 6.3% increase…
Police: Thomas County Man Threatened Lowndes Sheriff
Investigators with the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office are looking into threats made against Sheriff Chris Prine by a Thomas County man in the wake of the Kendrick Johnson case. According to the sheriff's office, an…
Former LHS Softball Player Named To Capital One…
Former Lowndes Viking and current Mercer Bears catcher Sarah Santana has been named to the Capital One Academic All-District Team. The awards were created to recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances athletically and…
GBI Autopsy: Johnson Death Ruled Accidental
Valdosta, GA- The following is a press release from the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office. This morning Sheriff Prine, investigators from the Sheriff’s Office, Lowndes County Coroner Bill Watson and District Attorney J. David Miller and…
Prine Refutes Coroner’s Claim Of ‘Compromised’ Johnson Investigation
Valdosta, GA- The twists and turns into the death investigation of 17-year old Kendrick Johnson continue. In a statement to the Valdosta Daily Times on Thursday, Lowndes County Sheriff Chris Prine said that, despite statements to the contrary,…
Feds To Get Involved In Kendrick Johnson Investigation?
Valdosta, GA- The parents of Kendrick Johnson have sent a formal request to US Attorney General Eric Holder, asking the Department of Justice to take over the death investigation of the 17-year old. The letter cites…
Parents Of Kendrick Johnson Arrested At Thursday Protest
Valdosta, GA- A protest and demonstration at the Lowndes County Judicial Center ended with 7 arrests on Thursday afternoon, including the father and mother of 17-year old Kendrick Johnson. One group of demonstrators, including Johnson's father,…
Nearly 1,000 Turn Out For Kendrick Johnson Vigil
Valdosta, GA- Nearly 1,000 people turned out Thursday evening in front of the Lowndes County judicial complex to attend a vigil for 17-year old Kendrick Johnson. There has been a large public outcry as to why…