Some of the many first responders and disaster relief volunteers, including those from Kentucky Baptist Disaster Relief pictured above, were recognized before Friday night’s football game at Standifer Field. More...
Early County High senior Natijah Wade was crowned 2018 Homecoming Queen during Friday night’s homecoming ceremonies. She is pictured with senior attendants Chi’Yauna Dunbar, Morgan Slappy and Ji’Miya Jackson. More...
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 31 HALLOWEEN THURSDAY, Nov. 1 ROTARY Club Meeting, noon, Blakely Town & Country Club BIRTHDAY: Hazel Gregory ANNIVERSARY: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Garrett FRIDAY, Nov. 2 More...
Lt. Governor Casey Cagle announced Tuesday, Oct. 30 a major economic development project that will bring an estimated $89 million investment to Clay County. More...
Faithful Few You are invited to celebrate the 22nd anniversary of The Faithful Few Gospel Singers Wednesday, Nov. 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the Blakely Civic Center located on Rose Dr., Blakely. All are invited. Wesley Chapel More...
The Bobcats shutout the Berrien County Rebels 17-0 Friday night in the homecoming region matchup. Early County attemptied an onside kick on the opening kickoff, but the Rebels fell on it and start the opening drive on their own 42. More...
The Bobcats played real hard and showed a lot of determination to win it in the 4th quarter against Berrien County. With this win, the Bobcats advance to the State Playoffs. More...
The Southwest Georgia Academy Warriors were ready to play, after missing the previous game against Gatewood Gators due to Hurricane Michael. They played the Monsignor Donovan Rams at home in Damascus for SGA’s senior night last Friday nig More...
Fans watching the ballgame Friday night at Standifer Field knew something bad had happened as they watched emergency vehicles and a life-flight helicopter at the nearby Lifebrite Community Hospital. They were right! More...
As of Monday, FREE pickup of storm debris across Southwest Georgia had come to a halt due to five challenges of the Corps of Engineers’ contracting process. The News was unable to determine before press time when the work will resume. More...
Early voting for the Nov. 6 General Election will continue through Friday, Nov. 2. Ballots must be cast in person 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Voters are reminded to bring a valid photo ID when voting. More...
Everyone is invited to “Celebrate Health” Nov. 13 at LifeBrite’s Fall Fest 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. featuring free health screenings, information booths, givea ways, safety fingerprinting, activities, cotton candy, popcorn and snocones.. More...
I’ve made no secret of the fact that I don’t like spiders, but even I think a California man went too far when he used a blow torch to kill a black widow spider in his parents’ house. More...
We get our hour back this week. I am so excited. What to do, what to do… I can put all my summer clothes up so I don’t wear them. I know tropical prints and linen are fashion no-nos. More...
Martha Ann “Mot” Garrett Long was born Feb. 19, 1933, in Arlington, Ga., to Otis and Marzene Garrett. Martha Ann entered eternal life with the Lord on Oct, 22, 2018, in the loving embrace of her husband and family. More...