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February 7, 2007
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Kennedy receives Green Beret
In several impressive ceremonies held October 20 and 21, 2006, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Michael Lee Kennedy Jr. was inducted into the Green Berets, an elite group of soldiers of the United States Army. Kennedy joined the Army in 2001, completing boot camp, Airborne training, and Ranger train... More...
Two injured in ATV accident

A four-wheeler accident occurred Sunday, February 3, at approximately 4:30 p.m. A call came into the 911 office at approximately 4:41 p.m. that someone on Patterson Circle was involved in a four-wheeler accident. When Miller County Deputy Sheriff Shane Rathel arrived at 40 Patterson Circle, just... More...

What could be the problem?

It is like a stuck record, but since U.S. Highway 27 was five-laned through Colquitt, if there is a two inch or more fast rain, the highways fill with water. Thursday, February 1, was no exception. The rain came down, and the roadways filled up. Two of the roadways that filled the most were U.S. Hi... More...

 Community
•B e t h W h i t a k e r g r a d u a t e s f r o m T r o y U n i v e r s i t y
Elizabeth Ann Whitaker was among the 275 students who graduated in Fall 2006 at Troy University, Dothan, Alabama Campus. Beth graduated with her BS. in early childhood education. She was member of Gamma Beta Phi National Honor Society, Wiregrass Reading Council and the National Association of Educ... More...
•Clenney named Executive Club Member
•The healing service
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 Religion
•Inspiration
'Keep Knocking'
During a recent personal business encounter, I was reminded again that perseverance is a must. While what I was attempting to do appeared simple and easy, it was not without some obstacles and delays. I first submitted the necessary paperwork, but soon found out that another document was needed; af... More...
•Smelly scraps or fresh food
•Seeds of the sower
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 Public Safety
•public safety report
4 February 799D Assist, Hwy. 310 +Assist EMS, Griggs-Lucille Rd. +Unlock Vehicle, Dutch Cook Rd. 800F Busy, Jail +Escort 2x +Alarm, Hwy. 27 3 February 799D Unwanted Person, Kelly Rd. +Shots Fired, Grady Cobb Rd. +Civil Paper Served 800F Out with EMS, West and Main St. +Disturbance Call, ... More...
•LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTS
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 School & Sports
•First Miller County FFA Alumni Skeet Shooting Tournament held
The first Miller County FFA Alumni Skeet Shooting Tournament was held Saturday, February 3, at D&J Clay Shooting in Jakin. A total of 60 shooters competed in the event. The group was divided into two divisions, the adult division and the student division. Twentyeight adults shot, and 32 students s... More...
•Pirates bring down Eagles
•MCHS NEWS
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 Living & Style
•Jones, Yates to marry
Benjie Jones and Paula Jones would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Hanna Lynn Jones, to W.C. Yates III, son of W.C. Yates Jr. and Cyndi Yates. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Dave Lane of Iron City, Charlie Ann Lane of Bainbridge, and Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Short of Shellma... More...
•Rathel, Linnenkohl to wed
•Calhoun, Rentz plan wedding
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 Obituaries
•MAGGIE LEIGH SMITH
Maggie Leigh Smith, 72, of Sylvester, died Tuesday, January 30, 2007, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, February 1, at 1:00 p.m. in Sylvester with Rev. Jerry Cooper officiating. Interment followed in Baptist Church Cemetery in Miller County at 3:00 p.m. More...
•RHODA ANN CODDINGTON
•LEROY ROSEBOROUGH SR.
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 Health
•Nursing Home News
This past week the residents enjoyed church by First Baptist and Grandma's Attic with Jane Wiggins. On Thursday we had fun doing a Valentine craft. On Friday everyone had a good time with the Hinkle Family from Texas. They really put on a good program for us. On Tuesday we enjoyed music by the Joy ... More...
•Cost Savings And Safety Tips For Medicare Beneficiaries
•Ways to avoid germs
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 Calendar
•BIRTHDAY CALENDAR CALENDAR OF EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Birthdays: Maxine Torbert, Jerry McNease, Becky Sheffield, Carlton Thomas, Milton Johnson, Richard Adams, Nicky Cooper, Jan Skipper, Tracy Lyn Cassell, Charles Dickens (1812) THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Birthdays: George Parks Callan IV, Jessie A. More...
•AS YOU SEE IT
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