(The following is the first installment of our annual glance back at some of the headlines from the year that was. ?) January Dr. Richard A. Carvajal assumed his duties as president of Bainbridge College following Dr. Thomas A. More...
The Blakely City Council held a called meeting followed by a public budget hearing Dec. 22 in the council chambers at City Hall. All council members and City Attorney Tommy Coleman were present. More...
Agroup of local students opens theirs... do you know where other time capsules are lurking with treasures from the past! Call the News at 723-4376. More...
State Farm agent Michelle Pickle is looking forward to opening her office in the city of Blakely after the retirement of agent Stanley Houston. More...
Christmas has always been about family to me. I feel sorry for folks who don’t have family to be with today, and I feel even sorrier for the people who just don’t like being with their families, even at the holidays. More...
Here we are again, riding the tail end of one year into the beginning of the next. I don’t know about you, but I’m always happy to see the next roll around. It means I am still here. I like here. A lot. More...
As prevalent as prescription medications are, all-natural remedies for common illnesses and conditions are still a viable alternative to prescription medications for many people. But are these all-natural options safe? More...
The Early County FFA Farm Business Management Team recently placed 11th in the State FFA Farm Business Management Career Development Event. The event was held at ABAC in Tifton, Dec. 3. More...
Bainbridge College full time students who earned a 3.5 grade point average or higher during the 2011 fall semester have been named to the Dean’s list. More...
The GBI is asking for help in solving the murder of Tracy Blocker who was gunned down at his home on East South Boulevard in BlakelyTuesday night.
Asking anyone with information that could help solve the case is asked to contact investigators More...
State officials learned Friday that the Department of Justice has approved new political boundaries drawn by the state legislature. Lawmakers are required to redraw legislative and congressional maps every 10 years based on new U.S. More...
With temperatures dropping, there are many easy steps you can take this winter to reduce the amount of energy you’re using and lower your utility bill. Here are some suggestions you can do at home at absolutely no cost! More...
So much for stuffy banquets! Make plans now to attend the Blakely-Early County Chamber of Commerce Dinner and Dance Friday, Jan. 27 at the Blakely Town & Country Club. More...
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 28 Lions Club Meeting, noon BIRTHDAY: Kenley Kennedy THURSDAY, Dec. 29 Rotary Club, Noon, Blakely Town and Country Club BIRTHDAYS: Daniel Hardin FRIDAY, Dec. 30 More...
True Love True Love Missionary Baptist Church will have their annual Watch Night service Saturday, Dec. 31 at 10 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. Wesley Chapel More...
Gloria Gean White, 80, died Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011, at Southeast Alabama Medical Center in Dothan, Ala. Mrs. White was born Feb. 1, 1931, in Blakely to the late Rufus Hamilton Brunson and Dollie Tinsley Brunson. More...