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Former Miss Donalsonville pleads not guilty in murder of 18-month-old boy


Former Miss Donalsonville pleads not guilty in murder of 18-month-old boy

AMERICUS, Ga. (WALB) – A beauty pageant queen accused of murdering an 18-month-old boy says she is not guilty of the child’s killing. Former Miss Donalsonville Trinity Poague is charged with murder, among other things, and pleaded not guilty at her arraignment on Wednesday, August 14. The toddler’s father tells WALB he feels justice is […]

School starts for students from Sumter County


School starts for students from Sumter County

SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. – As students in Sumter County head back to school Wednesday morning, officials say while some new policies have gone into effect, they are sticking with many systems that have worked well over the years. What you need to know South Sumter County High School Principal Allen Shirley addresses safety concerns and […]

“It’s a farce”: Wastewater treatment plant project in Sumter County put on hold


“It’s a farce”: Wastewater treatment plant project in Sumter County put on hold

SUMTER COUNTY, Florida. – On Tuesday, people came to the Sumter County Commission meeting to protest the Florida Governmental Authority (FGUA). The authority wants to build a sewage treatment plant in Lake Panasoffkee, but the people who live here say no. “It’s a disgrace. It’s horrific. It’s a farce and we don’t want that,” said […]