March 15, 2006 / Other News

SGA begins region play with a win

After a successful start that saw the Warriors win three of four games the first week of the season, SGA continued to play well in winning two more baseball games to up their record to 5-1 in the young season. More...

Special safety tips apply to turkey hunters

Turkey hunting is not only about knowing how to use a box call or how to be patient while waiting on the perfect shot opportunity - it also is about knowing that there are several safety precautions that are unique to this hunting experience. More...

GA EPD Will Not Make Flint River Drought Declaration This Year

A severe drought declaration in southwest Georgia%27s lower Flint River Basin will not be made this year in accordance with the Flint River Drought Protection Act, according to Carol A. More...

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Celebrating at Emylee Houston's birthday party (1945 or 46) were, front row from left, Bobby McLendon, Cook Houston, Woodrow Houston, Jimmy Brewer and Jimmy Rice; second row, from left, Leone Westbrook, Sandra Willis, Glyndell Thompson, Alice Hammack More...

NWTF banquet to be held March 16

Support wild turkey conservation and have a great time by attending the third annual Auction and Dinner, hosted by the Early County chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. This banquet will be March 16 at the Blakely Town and Country Club. More...

Community Health Center patients to save big

Persons receiving primary care at the new community health center, Primary Care of Southwest Georgia, will be eligible for substantial savings on outpatient medications purchased at Hall Drug Company. More...

From our Files

News from the past Papa's Pizza newest eatery in town

March 28, 1996 A SPARK FROM a welder%27s torch is suspected to have caused a huge fire at Gold Kist%27s Arlington operation that destroyed over 3,000 tons of peanuts and caused more than $3 million in damages. More...

Statewide turkey hunting season opens March 25

The statewide turkey hunting season opens later this month, giving hunters a chance to harvest this magnificent game bird. More...

Senate passes toughest illegal immigration law in the nation

Following a long debate, the Senate passed the toughest, most comprehensive illegal immigration law in the nation, the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act. More...

Early Memorial forms hospital support league

The Early Memorial Support League held their first annual dinner at the Blakely Town and Country Club Feb. 11. Support league board chairman Gwen Houston welcomed guests and Pam Grist offered a blessing of the meal. More...