August 20, 2008 / Other News

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Ferguson shares Rotary experience

A sizeable Rotary crowd was in attendance to hear Ryan Ferguson share his summer experience at the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards program. Sponsored by the Blakely Rotary Club, Ryan attended the RYLA program in Americus. More...

Blakely man charged in bank robbery

A Blakely man, 47-yearold Randy Peterson, has been arrested and charged with the Aug. 11 robbery of the Wachovia Bank in Dothan. Peterson's arrest was the result of a Crimestoppers tip. More...

Celebrate Labor Day safely

The days are slowly getting shorter, the football season is just around the bend and end-of-summer sales are to be had at all of the stores. These signs indicate that Labor Day is about to arrive. More...

UPDATE

About that unidentified FFA'er in the recent 1950s group photo of Blakely High FFA'ers during a visit to WTVY... the News received a call that the man was Melvin Jackson. More...

David Waller released on $300,000 bond

According to published reports Friday, District Court Judge Brad Mendheim handed down a ruling Thursday saying Houston County Sheriff's investigators have 30 days to either charge a (former Blakely man) in an unsolved capital murder case or his bon More...

Former Blakely city official killed

Former Blakely City Administrator Bill Shingler was killed last week in a fiery auto accident on U.S. 84 west of Donalsonville. Seminole authorities received a 911 call from OnStar around midnight Aug. 13. More...

Blakely Senior Center

310 Meadowbrook Drive

Daily Events Aug. 25 — Rhythm band practice - 10:30-11:30. Lunch: Sloppy joe, cole slaw, buttered carrots, hamburger bun, peach cobbler. Aug. 26 — Physical fitness - 10:15 a.m. - 11 a.m. Charades - 11 a.m. More...

Oxendine offers insurance assistance

Georgia residents with insurance problems or questions can receive assistance directly from the commissioner's office by contacting his insurance investigator working in your area. More...