Nearly 10 years after Lynn and Glynn Floyd were confronted with what felt like a “death sentence,” they are now able to thank God for His blessings! Admitted to the hospital for a routine surgery in November 2004, pre-admission lab More...
“We’ve come this far by faith,” Ruth Washington stated when Early County’s long awaited museum opened on North Main Street in November 2007. She also stated, “We’ve still got a lot to do.” More...
The Camerata Chorus will present their 43rd annual Christmas Concert — “A Christmas Blessing” — Dec. 7, 8 and 9 at 5 p. m. and 7 p. m. The opening concerts will be at the First Baptist Church in Eufaula. More...
By Peggy H. Jaye Public Affairs Manager Georgia-Pacific Cedar Springs
The gopher tortoise is Georgia’s state reptile and their deep burrows are commonly found in forests, fields and pastureland throughout southwest Georgia. More...
Body of Christ Body of Christ Ministry Inc., 2693 Martin Luther King Blvd., will have their first annual Church in Red program Sunday, Nov. 30 at 5 p.m. For more information, contact Evangelist Deborah George at 229-699-3980. More...
The Blakely Union High School Class of 1956 met at Magnolias on Main Friday, Nov. 7 for a special time of sharing. Several had to cancel at the last minute due to physical or family problems, and were certainly missed. More...
The Blakely Lions Club welcomed their vice district governor, Hannah Flynn, to their regular meeting Wednesday, Nov. 12. Flynn provided a program in which she honored those that have already served as well as welcomed new members into the club. More...
Mark your calendars! Make plans now to come out and enjoy the 21st Annual Christmas on the Square Saturday, Dec. 6 from 9 a. m. through 4 p. m. More...
The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety is urging motorists to drive carefully and to buckle up during the holidays. Last year 20 people died in crashes during the Thanksgiving holiday which ran from Nov. 27 to Dec. 1. More...
Early County and Southeast Alabama residents are being notified of a test of the Plant Farley’s emergency siren system. This is only a test! There is no cause for concern and no action is required. More...
The Bethel Baptist Association is serving a “Thanksgiving Meal for the Needy” at the Blakely Civic Center Thursday, Nov. 27. from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. More...
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 26 LIONS CLUB, noon, Blakely Town & Country Club BIRTHDAY: Jerry Howard THURSDAY, NOV. 27 HAPPY THANKSGIVING BIRTHDAYS: Tyrone Hubbard, Will Bundy FRIDAY, NOV. 28 More...
Some friends and I were having lunch together last week when the subject of the upcoming holiday season was broached. “I’ve about decided that I like Thanksgiving better than Christmas,” one friend said. A lot of heads n More...
One night several years ago, I was walking a dog and an owl came crashing out of the big pecan tree in the backyard. I’m not sure if the owl had his eye on the dog as an early Thanksgiving feast or if he fell asleep and lost his balance. More...
I’m not sure I’ve ever used that word in the same sentence with “Thanksgiving before. But, here goes... This Thanksgiving promises to be somewhat convoluted around the Fleming household this week! More...
Clara M. Price Hutson, 99, of Colquitt, Ga., died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014, at Miller County Nursing Home. Mrs. Hutson was born March 16, 1915, in Early County, Ga., to the late Frank and Lizzie Price. More...
Southwest Georgia Academy is pleased to honor the Good Citizens of the Month for November. These children were nominated by their teachers to receive this honor. More...
ECHS FBLA is having their annual coat drive from Dec. 1 through Dec. 15. Coats can be dropped off at the front office of the high school. Please contact FBLA adviser LaShonda Smith, at 723-3006, for more information. More...