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Christmas tree lit in downtown LaGrange
A crowd gathered on Lafayette Square in downtown LaGrange to witness an annual holiday tradition. The LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce kicked off Thursday evening’s ...
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COVID-19 surge could come to Troup soon
Amid a nationwide spike in cases, Troup County recorded 30 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, its highest ...
Christmas tree lit in downtown LaGrange
A crowd gathered on Lafayette Square in downtown LaGrange to witness an annual holiday tradition. The LaGrange-Troup County ...
Solicitor’s office donates baby care items
On Wednesday, the Troup County Solicitor’s Office donated dozens of diaper and baby care items to the Circle ...
Troup County awards exhaust capture system contract, recognizes longtime employees
The Troup County Board of Commissioners awarded a contract for new exhaust removal systems at several fire stations ...
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COVID-19 surge could come to Troup soon
Amid a nationwide spike in cases, Troup County recorded 30 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, its highest single-day toll since July, according to numbers ...
by Hunter Riggall.
Sports
Special season continues for Grangers
By KEVIN ECKLEBERRY Daily News The LaGrange Grangers are hoping to go somewhere they haven’t been in 12 years. In 2008, LaGrange was in the ...
by Kevin Eckleberry, Friday, December 4, 2020 1:58 am
Sports
Cavaliers begin playoff run
By KEVIN ECKLEBERRY Daily News Following the 2004 season, the football programs at Lovett and Callaway were both searching for new head coaches. Considering the ...
by Kevin Eckleberry, Friday, December 4, 2020 1:56 am
Sports
Cougars chasing state title
By KEVIN ECKLEBERRY Daily News They’ve been on the doorstep the past two seasons. The Lafayette Christian School Cougars reached the state-championship game in 2018 ...
by Kevin Eckleberry, Friday, December 4, 2020 1:54 am
Editorials
Now isn’t the time to relax
There was a lot of concern over the holiday break that family gatherings around the country might lead to more COVID-19 cases nationwide.
by FROM STAFF REPORTS, Thursday, December 3, 2020 9:00 pm
Columns
Trump: unconcerned about Troup County’s health
We have more cases because we have more testing!”- Trump, 11-2-20. We are beginning another wave of COV-19 cases both nationally and in Georgia. On ...
by FROM STAFF REPORTS, Thursday, December 3, 2020 8:59 pm
Columns
Random thoughts from Dick Yarbrough
Here we go again. The University of Georgia has another Rhodes Scholar. According to my abacus, that makes 25. But who’s counting? (Wink! Wink!) Phaidra ...
by Dick Yarbrough, Thursday, December 3, 2020 8:58 pm
Editorials
OUR VIEW: A big win for community
On Nov. 16, 2009, Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia rolled out the first Kia Sorento off the new line of the West Point plant. As we ...
by FROM STAFF REPORTS, Thursday, December 3, 2020 12:27 pm
Columns
The mystery church in the Valley
Occasionally, I find myself believing I can do anything regardless of ability or talent. So, in other words, I probably think too highly of myself. ...
by Lynn Gendusa, Thursday, December 3, 2020 12:26 pm
News
Tempers flare over proposed Mountville gas station
Drug and alcohol use, loitering, dangerous levels of traffic, decreased property values, litter and loud music were among concerns expressed by Mountville residents about a ...
by Hunter Riggall, Thursday, December 3, 2020 10:39 am
News
West Point talks golf cart rules
During the Nov. 24 work session, the West Point City Council discussed an ordinance that would allow for the use of motorized carts on certain ...
by Ed Pugh, Thursday, December 3, 2020 10:37 am
Sports
Big day for LaGrange student-athletes
By KEVIN ECKLEBERRY Daily News It was a special day for four LaGrange High student-athletes who have accomplished a great deal on and off the ...
by Kevin Eckleberry, Thursday, December 3, 2020 3:12 am
Sports
Callaway ready for playoff run
By KEVIN ECKLEBERRY Daily News During a season that’s been like no other, it has been business as usual for the Callaway Cavaliers. Callaway, which ...
by Kevin Eckleberry, Thursday, December 3, 2020 3:10 am
Sports
LaGrange falls short in opener
By KEVIN ECKLEBERRy Daily News When Javon Brown went skyward and threw down a fast-break dunk late in the third quarter, the LaGrange Grangers had ...
by Kevin Eckleberry, Thursday, December 3, 2020 3:08 am
Sports
Season tips off for Callaway
By KEVIN ECKLEBERRY Daily News COLUMBUS – The Callaway Lady Cavaliers broke open a close game with a big fourth quarter to beat Northside-Columbus 47-38 ...
by Kevin Eckleberry, Thursday, December 3, 2020 3:06 am
Sports
Winning night for Cougars
By KEVIN ECKLEBERRY Daily News The Lafayette Christian School basketball teams pulled off a sweep of visiting LaGrange Academy on Tuesday. Lafayette Christian’s girls’ team ...
by Kevin Eckleberry, Thursday, December 3, 2020 3:05 am
News
Former LaGrange police lieutenant moves into city planner role
After more than 24 years with the LaGrange Police Department, former Lt. Mark Kostial has left the force for a new job as a city ...
by Hunter Riggall, Wednesday, December 2, 2020 10:00 am
Columns
Sam Nunn, a leader on the court and in the state
With basketball moving toward competition, the game plan, as it has been for other sports, is to let the games begin and hope for the ...
by Loran Smith, Wednesday, December 2, 2020 10:00 am
News
Troup County talks parks and rec master plan
Representatives from Columbus-based Barge Design Solutions presented to the Troup County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday morning, discussing the county’s parks and recreation master plan.
by Hunter Riggall, Wednesday, December 2, 2020 9:30 am
News
New Ventures opens warming center as temperatures plunge
As temperatures drop below 40 and 30 degrees in LaGrange, the Warming Center has reopened its doors for the winter season.
by Jenna Oden, Wednesday, December 2, 2020 9:00 am
Columns
Speaking truth
Truth. Paul describes a Christian’s “armor” in Ephesians 6 and mentions “truth as a belt tight around your waist.”
by Charles "Buddy" Whatley, Wednesday, December 2, 2020 9:00 am
Editorials
OUR VIEW: Practical fire safety tips for the holidays
The holiday season is officially here and like most families across the country, we are all putting up our lights, decorations and trees. And although ...
by FROM STAFF REPORTS, Wednesday, December 2, 2020 8:00 am
Sports
Lady Tigers get first win
By KEVIN ECKLEBERRY Daily News The Troup Lady Tigers made easy work of Lanett on Tuesday in their home opener. After dropping two hard-fought games ...
by Kevin Eckleberry, Wednesday, December 2, 2020 1:56 am
Sports
Tigers fall in overtime
By KEVIN ECKLEBERRY Daily News In an overtime thriller, it was the powerhouse Lanett Panthers outlasting the home-standing Troup Tigers 73-67 on Tuesday night. Lanett ...
by Kevin Eckleberry, Wednesday, December 2, 2020 1:53 am
Sports
Grangers rise to the occasion
By KEVIN ECKLEBER With the season on the line, three of LaGrange’s senior leaders rose to the occasion. After a successful regular season, LaGrange hosted ...
by Kevin Eckleberry, Wednesday, December 2, 2020 1:50 am
Sports
Troup seniors shine in final game
By KEVIN ECKLEBERRY Daily News In his final high-school game, Troup High’s Marquavious Kelley delivered a memorable performance. Kelley is listed as a wide receiver, ...