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Lady Blazers Swept by Argonauts
Last Updated: 10:47 PM 11/06/09
 West Florida beats VSU, 3-0

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Final Results Tallied for Lowndes County's Municipal Elections
Last Updated: 10:40 PM 11/06/09
 The results for Lowndes County's Municipal elections are finally in.

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Two is the magic number for Tech and Wake
Last Updated: 5:12 PM 11/06/09
 The No. 10 Yellow Jackets are chasing the higher prize, needing two wins to clinch a spot in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game.

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Former Judge to be Sentenced in Corruption Case
Last Updated: 4:40 PM 11/06/09
 A sentencing date is set for a former Alapaha Circuit Judge who pleaded guilty to a corruption charge.

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Volunteers Taking Place of Substitute Teachers in Valdosta City Schools
Last Updated: 3:48 PM 11/06/09
 The Valdosta City School system is saving big bucks by getting volunteers to come in and teach instead of hiring substitute teachers.

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Georgia To Participate In "Apply To College Week"
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Last Updated: 3:20 PM 11/06/09 - Nearly 45 high schools across the state will participate in the
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Autopsy Report Released in Valdosta Mother's Murder
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Last Updated: 12:43 PM 11/06/09 - Autopsy results are in on a murder case we have been following since
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PetSmart Recalls Some Treats For Pets
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Last Updated: 12:20 PM 11/06/09 - PetSmart is recalling two Dentley's Beef Hoof products for potential Salmonella contamination. (Full Story)
High School Coach Sent To Prison For "Sexting" With 15-Year Old Student
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Former Lowndes High School Coach Headed to Prison
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Prankster Killed
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Fatal Motorcycle Crash
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Whiskey Theft
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DUI Death
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Old Murder
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Serial Rape
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    ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Employees at an engineering firm recognized their former co-worker when he drew a handgun from under his shirt, police said, and shot his first victim dead in the reception area. He then walked into the office and unloaded several more rounds, wounding five other employees at the company that fired him two years ago....
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