The Grier family of Colquitt is having a different kind of Christmas this year --one they will not be forgetting for a long time. On July 6 of this year, Sergeant Robert Grier, along with other soldiers from the 1/131 AR CO. More...
Bogota- In a recent article by Reuters and news reports by major networks, hope was renewed when family and friends of Keith Stansell learned that the Colombian government broadcast videos of the kidnapped politician Ingrid Betancourt and the three Americans in the first proof of life since 2003... More...
A two-vehicle accident occurred Friday afternoon, November 30, 2007. The accident took place at the intersection of Three Notch Road and Griggs Lucille Road. The accident resulted when Hugh Riley Preston of 415 Old Damascus Road, Colquitt, was traveling east on Grigg- Lucille Road. Lester B. More...
The Miss Colquitt queens and The National Mayhaw Festival queens will join together on Tuesday, December 11, 2007, for a "Queens for Kids" toy and canned food drive. This group of young ladies is concerned about every child in Miller County and surrounding counties having a Merry Christmas. More...
I went to a local business last week to pay a bill and was greeted by a friendly and helpful person. After making my payment, he entered some data into the computer to produce my receipt. After punching a few keys he said, "I had two choices, and I clicked the wrong one! More...
Theft By Taking On November 18, 2007 OfficerGlover was dispatched to Grady Cobb Road in reference to a theft. Upon arriving, OfficerGlover spoke with Mike Waters. Waters advised that on November 17, he noticed that his lawn mower was missing. He is unsure of when the mower was actually taken... More...
The Miller County Lady Pirates and Pirates opened their season on the road over in Pelham. In the girls' game, our Lady Pirates overcame a poor free throw shooting night to pull ahead of the Pelham Lady Hornets in the fourth quarter with a final score of 51-46. More...
Mrs. Agnes Daniel Woodman, age 74, of Albany died Sunday, December 2, 2007, at Palmyra Nursing Home. Graveside services will be held Thursday, December 6, at 11:00 a.m. at Cedar Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Charles Leverett officiating. More...
Last week felt more like spring than almost winter. We still need lots of rain to catch up with the drought, but this too shall pass. There is a reason for everything. I guess that's what the writer meant when he said for everything, be thankful. That command and the one that says, love everybody ... More...
Frozen foods can make your holiday entertaining easier and more enjoyable. You can impress guests with delectable appetizers, delicious meals and mouth-watering desserts. More...
Wednesday, December 5 Birthdays: Lorey Ferguson, H.D. Bailey, Lacey Calhoun Richardson, Lola Henning, Cissie Franklin, Roger (Kip) Glass, Martin Van Buren (1782); Anniversaries: Mr. and Mrs. More...
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