Sunday shooting suspect arrested, LaGrange police say

LaGrange Police are investigating a shooting that sent one victim to the hospital Sunday afternoon. Police said they made an arrest in the case.

EF-1 Tornado hammers LaGrange damaging homes, businesses

A tornado blasts the city of LaGrange. It happened Thursday night as severe storms barreled through Troup County. Swirling winds toppled trees onto buildings and homes.

Georgia man sentenced to life for deadly Valentine's Day shooting of innocent storekeeper

The 78-year-old LaGrange woman was closing her business on Valentine's Day when she was shot in the head by a stray bullet, killing her immediately. Now a convicted felon with a 20-year crime spree will spend life in prison for her murder.

LaGrange police searching for 'critical missing' 10-year-old boy

Have you seen him? LaGrange police say 10-year-old Adyen Johnson was last seen on Mitchell Avenue wearing a light blue shirt and blue jeans.

Shelters welcome Griffin, LaGrange, Locust Grove residents with tornado damage

Emergency response teams continue to survey parts of Georgia that were devastated by a deadly tornado on Thursday, including the city of Griffin and LaGrange County. The American Red Cross of Georgia announced the opening of multiple shelters for both areas.

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.