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…
Rudnick > On Free Speech in a Democratic…
Democracy’s Highest Ideal Must Be Respected, Regardless of a Message or Manner of Protest Nick Rudnik, Valdosta Today Opinion Contributor In the 2001 drama film starring Jim Carrey, “The Majestic,” we’re taken to California in…
Valdosta > VSU Police Find Protestor’s Gun On…
VALDOSTA -- Valdosta State University Police found a book bag containing a handgun at 2:45 p.m. The VSU police reported that the handgun is linked to protestor, Eric Sheppard. An arrest warrant has been filed…
Valdosta > Peaceful Protestors Gather at VSU
VALDOSTA -- Peaceful protestors gathered together yesterday in support of the American flag. Valdosta State University students carried flags and sported red, white, and blue in front of Odum Library. The event was planned after Friday's…
Beckham > Manhart Interview, VSU Flag Issue Discussed
Chris Beckham, The Morning Drive, Newstalk 105.9 WVGA: Most everyone is aware of the recent controversy at Valdosta State regarding a protest which included an American flag being walked upon and an Air Force veteran,…
Valdosta > President McKinney Responds to Campus Protest
VALDOSTA -- On Valdosta State University's Facebook Page, Dr. William J. McKinney responded to the protest at VSU. "Dear VSU students, faculty, and staff, The American flag represents everything that is best about our country.…
Valdosta > VSU Police and VPD Track Down…
VALDOSTA -- A man was arrested after breaking into a home on 1503 Slater Street, on Tuesday. Around 11:26 p.m., The Valdosta Police Department responded to a report of a suspicious African American male in the…
Valdosta > Cecil Staton Named Interim President of…
VALDOSTA -- University System of Georgia Chancellor Hank Huckaby has named Dr. Cecil Staton as interim president of Valdosta State University. Staton currently serves as the vice chancellor for Extended Education for the University System…
Valdosta > Valdosta State University President Resigns
[caption id="attachment_1728" align="alignleft" width="630"] source: Valdosta State University[/caption] VALDOSTA -- On July 1,2015 Valdosta State University President William McKinney will be resigning from his position. In a letter from President McKinney he said, "Today, I tendered…