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March 28, 2007
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BOE gives MCES Principal notice
by Terry Toole
It is ironic that Miller County Elementary School Principal, Kent Richardson was given his official notice Friday, March 23, that his contract would end on June 30, 2007, in his home county because of a tie at a board of education meeting where Superintendent Robbie Phillips recommended him. More...
State Superintendent Cox visits Miller County Schools
by MCL staff writer

It was quite a pleasant surprise when Georgia State School Superintendent not only flew into Colquitt, but her helicopter landed right in the center of Pirate Stadium at around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 21. The top elected official for education in Georgia came to Colquitt to visit Miller County ... More...

Bush drops criminal hearing against editor
by MCL staff writer

To the disappointment of a large crowd of Miller County citizens, and especially the editor of the Miller County Liberal, the criminal warrant application hearing Wednesday, March 21, was called off by the one who made the application under oath at the Miller County Magistrate Court. More...

 Community
•Family members meet to share memories of old times together
The children of Rufus and Lannie Phillips and their spouses, Frances Lane, Hiram (Jean) Phillips, Ruth (Lamar) Miller, Nell (James) Aycock, Virginia Warren and Jerry (Mavis) Phillips, gathered at the home of Jerry and Mavis Phillips on Friday afternoon, March 16, 2007. More...
•PROUDLY THEY SERVE
•Local contestant brings home international music awards
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 Religion
•Inspiration
'Washed Clean'
I had an experience recently that I think is worth sharing. Gale was scheduled to attend a conference in the Atlanta area, so I came up with the idea of taking her and then going on to my parents' home for the night. That was not so unusual of a thing to do, but the rest of my plan was more of a ch... More...
•Seeds of the sower
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 Public Safety
•News Around Us
Bainbridge - A northern Decatur County home was destroyed by fire on Saturday, according to Decatur County Fire and Rescue. County and volunteer firefighters responded to 2309 Colquitt Highway at about 11:30 p.m. Saturday night after 911 dispatchers in Miller County relayed a report that a house ... More...
•Court kills child protection act
•LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTS
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 School & Sports
•MCES students participate in Market Hog Show showmanship
Bo Mock, Briar Johnson and Ty Stovall, students at Miller County Elementary School, participated recently in the local market hog show held in February. These young boys did an outstanding job exhibiting their livestock and are to be commended. Congratulations, boys! More...
•Bainbridge College Opens its Doors to High School Seniors
•Some public schools still include biblical courses
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 Living & Style
•Group speaks at United Methodist Church
Special guests speaking during the morning worship service at Colquitt United Methodist Church on Sunday morning were Dr. Anele Heigess, Ms. Mary Lou Head and Mrs. Agnes Ndetei. Dr. More...
•It's a baby girl!
•Find Joy in the Ordinary
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 Entertainment
•Grandparents are a lady and man
Submitted by: Toonell
Grandparents are a lady and a man who have no little children of their own. They like other people's. Grandparents don't have to do anything except be there when we come to see them. They are so old they shouldn't play hard or run. It is good if they drive us to the store and have lots of quarters... More...
•S e n i o r s
•Best break up letter ever
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 Obituaries
•BENTON CARL DAVIS SR.
Benton Carl Davis Sr., 85, of Lincoln, AL, formerly of Bainbridge, died Friday, March 16, 2007, at his residence in Lincoln, AL. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 20, at 11:00 a.m. at Celebration Baptist Church, Faceville Community, with Rev. Don Matthews officiating. Interment followed in... More...
•MARY JANE HERRING
•APRIL YVETTE BURNS
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 Opinion
•Up The Creek Without A Paddle
It's not over until the fat woman leaves
My column last week could have the same title this week, "What goes around, comes around." I am not one to ask the courts to solve my problems, but last week, one of the supposed leaders of our community signed an application for a criminal warrant against me for "Threat." The hearing was set. I w... More...
•Things you don't hear about the president
•THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE
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 Health
•Health Department warns new parents against dangers of unintentional poisonings
Colquitt, (GA) - New parents should make sure that citrus-scented household cleaner, sweet-smelling candles and other innocent-appearing products commonly found in homes are out-of-sight and out-of-reach of their toddlers. More...
•Kids Making a Change in the Battle against Cancer
•Nursing Home News
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 Calendar
•BIRTHDAYS AND CALENDAR OF EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28 Birthdays: Jeannie Lee, Walt Hays, Nell Bean, Reba Elrod, Meagan Sheffield, Becky Joiner Anniversaries: Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Cox, Mr. and Mrs. Ted A. Bryan Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Cowart THURSDAY, MARCH 29 Birthdays: Allan Boyd, Janice Cason, Sammie Clenney, Eunice Hair... More...
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