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RHS Marketing, Healthcare Science programs earn certification

RHS Marketing, Healthcare Science programs earn certification

Saturday, March 22, 2025–2:30 p.m. -News Release- The Marketing and Healthcare Science Programs at Rome High School recently received industry certification and recertification, respectively, from the Georgia Department of Education. The team that evaluated the Marketing program was impressed with the collaboration the program has with other CTAE programs at the College and Career Academy…

Arrest reports for March 22

Arrest reports for March 22

Saturday, March 22, 2025–2:25 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with terroristic threats and acts A 35-year-old Silver Creek man has been arrested on a felony warrant charging him with terroristic threats and acts. According to the warrant: Cody Lee Barron threatened to kill a man on March 18. Barron is also charged with…

Blood shortage worsens

Blood shortage worsens

Saturday, March 22, 2025–2:15 p.m. -News Release- Blood Assurance is facing an emergency blood shortage, with just a half-day supply of multiple blood types remaining. While donations are down, hospitals are simultaneously experiencing an increased demand for blood, creating a dire need for donors. “I can’t stress enough how vital it is for people to…

Cartersville man killed in plane crash in LaFayette

Cartersville man killed in plane crash in LaFayette

Saturday, March 22, 2025–1:52 p.m. -WZQZ Radio/Staff reports- A small plane crash near Barwick–LaFayette Airport has resulted in the deaths of two people, shocking the local community. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the incident that occurred around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday when a Cirrus SR22 aircraft crashed just before landing. An investigator…

ESP Inc. to host annual basketball fundraiser in Rome

ESP Inc. to host annual basketball fundraiser in Rome

March 21, 2025–8:30 a.m. -News Release- ESP (Extra Special People) is excited to invite the Rome community to join its third annual Big Hoops fundraiser. The Big Hoops event will be Friday, March 28, 2025 at 6:00pm at The Huffman.  Each year, ESP Rome selects two key groups in Rome’s community to compete head-to-head in a basketball…

Pedestrian struck and killed by truck in Cartersville Wednesday

Pedestrian struck and killed by truck in Cartersville Wednesday

Thursday, March 20, 2025–2:45 p.m. -WBHF Radio- A pedestrian was killed when he was hit by a commercial truck on Highway 41 north of Womack Drive in Cartersville Wednesday evening. According to the Georgia State Patrol: 27-year-old Thomas Michael Outlaw ran into the roadway and was hit by the truck. Outlaw was transported to Cartersville…