News
Two-time Super Bowl Champ hosts youth seminar over weekend
Over the weekend, two-time Super Bowl Champion, Tyrone Poole, visited Twin Cedars’ Bradfield Center to present his Ultimate Success Life Skills Seminar. The presentation was ...
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LaGrange Community Band to host concert on Friday
On Friday, the LaGrange Community Band will host its 13th annual Patriotic Concert at the Sweetland Amphitheatre at 8 p.m. The all-volunteer community band is ...
by Olivia Johnson, Tuesday, June 27, 2023 8:45 am
Health
What’s your status? June 27 is National HIV Testing Day
Tuesday, June 27, is National HIV Testing Day (NHTD). Since 1995, this is a day observed to encourage people to get tested for HIV, know ...
by Olivia Johnson, Saturday, June 24, 2023 9:45 am
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LPD’s Major Strickland participates in International Law Enforcement Exchange program
Major Dale Strickland of the LaGrange Police Department has returned from Israel after an intensive two-week public safety leadership training with the country’s top police ...
by Olivia Johnson, Saturday, June 24, 2023 9:30 am
Education
Troup County School Board approves budget for upcoming school year
Last week, the Troup County School Board approved its proposed budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Brandon Brooks, TCSS board chairman, said budget communications are ...
by Olivia Johnson, Thursday, June 22, 2023 8:45 am
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TCSS leaders remember former board chair Kirk Hancock, who died earlier this week
On Monday, former Troup County School Board chairman Kirk Hancock passed away. In his wake, Hancock leaves a legacy of leadership and fairness toward the ...
by Olivia Johnson, Wednesday, June 21, 2023 1:46 pm
Education
Former FFES assistant principal takes new role as principal of Hillcrest Elementary School
Elizabeth Doerr said she felt ecstatic to be named the new principal of Hillcrest Elementary School. “It all feels surreal to me, but I feel ...
by Olivia Johnson, Wednesday, June 21, 2023 9:00 am
News
Third annual Juneteenth Celebration held over weekend
On a Saturday filled with sunshine and celebration, the third annual Juneteenth celebration took place. Juneteenth is a federal holiday celebrated on June 19 each ...
by Olivia Johnson, Tuesday, June 20, 2023 9:45 am
News
Local foundation awards 17 students with academic awards
On Monday, during the Troup County School Board work session, Marion Tate and James Stenson Jr. of the Dernell Renauld Stenson Foundation Scholarship and STEM ...
by Olivia Johnson, Tuesday, June 20, 2023 9:00 am
News
Craving donuts? Dunkin’ is now open on New Franklin Road
On Monday, Dunkin’ Donuts held a soft opening for its newest location at 217 New Franklin Road. This location is located in the building that ...
by Olivia Johnson, Monday, June 19, 2023 2:32 pm
SportsPlus
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