Man arrested in LaGrange after telling officers he stabbed his wife, police say

Police in LaGrange said a man involved in a car crash was detained and later arrested for murder after he admitted to stabbing his wife on Friday afternoon.

Troup County, LaGrange emergency personnel addressing storm damage

First responders and linemen near LaGrange are responding to damage from Thursday's storms. National Weather Service reported two possible tornadoes near LaGrange and Troup County.

Woman missing since May 2022, LaGrange police offer reward for info

A woman who went missing from the LaGrange area on May 26, 2022 is still reportedly missing. Police say they are now offering a reward for information that could lead to her being found.

Wellstar hospitals welcome first babies of 2023

Wellstar Health System said the first baby born in one of its hospitals in 2023 came minutes after 2 a.m. on New Year's Day.

1 juvenile arrested, 1 unknown suspect wanted in LaGrange attempted carjackings

After the first suspect was arrested, officers received more reports of attempted carjackings from the same area. Surveillance home footage showed there was a second suspect involved.

Teens arguing over gun accidentally shoot it, police say

When they got there, officers found a 15-year-old girl who said she was accidentally shot while arguing over a firearm with a 12-year-old who obtained it after he broke into a vehicle earlier in the day.

LaGrange police arrest wrong sister for crime

Police realized she had been mistaken for her sister, Deborah Simpson. Officers said the two look very similar.

Felon accused of trying to run over LaGrange officer helping screaming woman, police say

A patrolling LaGrange police officer was nearly run over after spotting a woman hanging out of the back of a car screaming for help. The driver, a felon out on probation, is now on the run.

Man accused of murder as teen sentenced to life

A man accused of murdering a LaGrange father of two when he was a teenager was just sentenced to life behind bars.

Police: Gunman on the run after shooting into LaGrange home

Investigators say a gunman or group of suspects fired multiple shots into a LaGrange home where two adults and a 4-year-old child were staying Sunday night.

Two-year-old shot in accident involving another child

A 2-year-old in LaGrange was reportedly shot by another child at home. This is an ongoing investigation.

LaGrange man arrested after shooting, standoff

Quindarious Smith, 28, was charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm by a felon, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.

Man strikes friend with 2x4 in fight over tool set, police say

A fight between two men over a tool set turned violent after police say one of the men struck the other in the head with a 2x4.