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Barbara Henigin | Daily News David 'Happy' White works for Nitro Boats and Tracker Marina and is responsible for keeping the 14 sponsored Nitro boats running properly throughout the competition.
Support in place at Bassmasters tournament
Far away from the tents and tournament stages are the technicians who stand ready to take care of any of the mechanical and technical problems of the Bassmaster Elite Series tournament participants’ equipment. All of the major sponsors are represented by experts ready to provide the support that will keep their team active throughout this tournament. Lee Robertson, representative from Skeeter Products; “Captain Ron” Hunter from Lowrance E...
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Former youth home worker arrested on child molestation charges
A former Twin Cedars employee was arrested for allegedly molesting a 13 year old resident. According to a LaGrange Police Department press release the Special Victims Unit began an investigation into the allegations of a possible child molestation that had taken place involving a Twin Cedars employee and a 13-year-old boy, a resident of the facility. According to police, the investigation, revealed that Courtney M. Gates, 32, had allegedl...
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Attendees arriving for Bassmasters, prepartions underway
Pyne Road Park began to fill up Saturday with RVs and trailers hauling boats belonging to competing fishermen and their families in preparation for Thursday’s kickoff of the Bassmasters Elite Series tournament. Bobbi Chapman, wife of 18-year fisherman Brent Chapman, said that her family and others began arriving at the park Saturday and they have enjoyed traveling throughout the country for fishing tournaments. “It’s a great experience,” ...
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West Point man charged with allegedly molesting three girls
West Point police have charged a man with child molestation, enticing a child for indecent purposes, and sexual battery after a report in the city last month from three alleged victims between the ages of 5 and 7. Kendricus Jerome Buckner, 26, of Eastwood Lane was already a convicted and registered sex offender, police said. Police are asking anyone else who may have been a victim or any children who had unsupervised visits with Buckner to ...
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Hail damages cherished plant at Hills and Dales
A plant put in the ground by Alice Callaway suffered the worst damage from Sunday afternoon’s hail. “The damage isn’t life-threatening,” said horticulture manager Jo Phillips, but the plant isn’t likely to be featured on the cover of “Garden and Gun” anytime soon. The Magnolia Ashei was planted by Alice Callaway, one of the last Callaways to occupy the estate, about 25 years ago. It is 12 feet tall and blooms every year, with leaves that ...
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Eight local scouts earn Eagle status
On May 19, eight local scouts will be awarded for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. In order to achieve Eagle Scout rank, each scout, who are at the rank of life scout, have to earn 12 Eagle merit badges and complete their requirements with a service project. For troop 326, sponsored by First Presbyterian Church, eight have earned that rank between December and March. Having eight scouts in a single pack earn their Eagle status in the sa...
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‘Day of Prayer’ to be marked in LaGrange, Hogansville
National Day of Prayer services will again be marked on Thursday in LaGrange and Hogansville. The service in LaGrange is at noon at Explorations in Antiquities Center at 130 Gordon Commercial Drive. The prayer program will begin at 12:15 p.m. and end at 12:45 p.m. This year’s theme, “Pray for America,” is based on Matthew 12:21 which reminds us that “In His name the nations will put their hope,” said the Rev. Aaron McCollough, association...
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Second annual “Art N’ Bloom” fundraiser features fine art, fresh flowers
The LaGrange Art Museum will once again usher in spring with Art N’ Bloom, a benefit event and spring celebration combining fresh flowers and fine art. This year’s event, a high tea and a floral celebration will take place in two parts. The first, a high tea and demonstration, will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. at Highland Country Club on Thursday. Ladies are invited to wear hats. The second, a two-day floral interpretation of the museum’s per...
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West Point residents tackle downtown plan
West Point Mayor Drew Ferguson IV told residents to “dream big” Monday night when taking up the next phase of the city’s redevelopment plan. On May 21, residents will see the results of their labors. A workshop was held Monday night with representatives of Market + Main, the group the city has used since creating its 10th Street Redevelopment Area three years ago. Residents crowded the depot to give their opinions on projects. With phas...
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Romeo, Kevin Ward, and Juliet, Sarah McDonald, meet and dance for the first time as Juliet's mother, Nylsa Dunbar, and cousin Tybalt, Randy Powell, look on in concern. The story of the two star-crossed lovers and their ill-fated romance in the face of their families' feud takes on a modern turn in Lafayette Society for Performing Arts' upcoming production.
Gun battles, gang fights … romance: LSPA’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’
Everyone knows “Romeo and Juliet,” the romantic story of star-crossed lovers featuring gang battles, fistfights and gun battles. … Well, everyone might not know this version. Lafayette Society for Performing Arts brings the classic love story to the 21st century with its upcoming interpretation of “Romeo and Juliet,” which starts Thursday. The modern-day take on the classic story puts a “relatively new” spin on the story for the audience, s...
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Police Reports
Public safety
• A fight was reported in the 100 block of Turner Street, after a woman said a group of juveniles began knocking on her door. One female in particular, she said, was familiar to her and wanted to ...
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Robbery Police were investigating a robbery at La Colombiana, 306 B Cherry St., Saturday night. A man told police that he was approached by an unknown suspect, who choked him and stole his cel...
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Public safety
Burglaries, thefts A woman reported an air conditioner stolen from her home in the 100 block of Fuller Road. The unit is valued at approximately $1,500, according to a police report. An empl...
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Burglaries, thefts •Two flat-screen televisions were reportedly stolen during a burglary in the 100 block of Butler Street. The victim told police the 42-inch and 26-inch televisions were stol...
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Man arrested on auto theft charge near Liberty Hill Park
• A man was arrested and charged with auto theft, after police recovered a stolen vehicle in the woods near the lake access of Liberty Hill Park on Monday. The Troup County Sheriff’s Office noti...
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Restaurant Inspections
Restaurant inspections for June 16
Explanations: Here is an explanation of food service inspection violations used by Troup County Health Department. 1. Food-borne illness risk factors and public health interventions: Risk fact...
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Restaurant inspections for May 29
Explanations: Here is an explanation of food service inspection violations used by Troup County Health Department. 1. Food-borne illness risk factors and public health interventions: Risk fact...
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Restaurant Inspections, May 24
Explanations: Here is an explanation of food service inspection violations used by Troup County Health Department. 1. Food-borne illness risk factors and public health interventions: Risk fact...
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Restaurant inspections for May 22
Explanations: Here is an explanation of food service inspection violations used by Troup County Health Department. 1. Food-borne illness risk factors and public health interventions: Risk fact...
May 22, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 18 18 recommendations | email to a friend
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