 by Terry Toole
"Toole, I got someone you need to meet," Colquitt's Gatorman, Benny West, said when he called late Monday night. "We're going to the alligator farm up at Camilla in the morning to catch Jeff Quattrocchi (Kwa-trow-key) a gator to wrestle up north. He's crazier than I am. I'll pick you up about 8:30... More...
 A two vehicle accident occurred Tuesday, January 15, at the intersection of N. First Street and Pine Street. The accident occurred when Mrs. Linnie Gibson of Colquitt, driving a 2007 Lincoln Town Car, was traveling east on Pine Street. More...
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 Yesterday's Diner held its officialribbon-cutting Wednesday, January 16, inside the newest restaurant in Colquitt. Representatives from other local businesses and institutions were on hand to congratulate owners, Jay Funderburke and Rick Boutwell, for having the faith in Colquitt to open this esta... More...
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Civil Action case 06-0284, in which Leon Ted Shingler and Paula Shingler were suing Three Notch EMC for damages they claim Ted suffered as a result of a fishing trip in Drakes Lake near Lake Seminole on July 23, 2005, ended just before 3 p.m. Thursday, January 10, with a jury verdict in favor of t... More... |
Inspiration
It was 35 years ago that abortion became legal in the United States. As I read some statistics last week detailing the numbers of babies that have been destroyed through this barbaric act--and there have been millions of them--it reminded me all over again of what a terrible tragedy this is. More... |
VEHICLE ACCIDENT On Wednesday, January 16, Harlie Halstead Jr. of Cottonwood, AL, was attempting to turn left into Helen's parking lot when Jamie C. McLendon of Colquitt tried to pass. McLendon's vehicle, a 2003 Lincoln, struck Halstead's 2006 Chevrolet on the driver's side front bumper, caus... More... |
The Miller County Lady Pirates and Pirates have been on the road this past week playing some hard ball against some very tough teams. On the first road trip of January 14-20, our girls and boys faced Terrell County. In the girls' game, Terrell County swept the victory with the final score of 53-2... More... |
Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Bush of Ponte Vedra, Florida, are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Callie Lane Bush, to James Donald Childs, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Childs of Raleigh, North Carolina. More... |
Mrs. Decima McLendon Glass, age 88, of Donalsonville, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2008, at Miller County Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 17, at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Evans- Skipper Funeral Home with the Rev. Owen Trawick and Rev. Arthur Brady officiating. Interme... More... |
Enjoying your work?
Most of the time, I enjoy doing what I do. Believe it or not, I had much rather put the good things that are happening in our community than the bad things, especially when it's about me. However, there is no doubt about it; paper sales are always better when there has been a robbery, killing or ... More... |
During a BBQ, a friend stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine(they offered to call paramedics), but she said she had just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes. They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food. While she appeared a bit shaken up, I... More... |
Change includes livestock losses prior to Dec. 31, losses on crops planted for entire 2007 crop year Athens - The eligibility date for 2007 livestock and crop year losses has been extended for farmers who suffered recent livestock and/or crop losses caused by natural disasters, announced Susan D... More... |
Community Prayer Meeting, Colquitt United Methodist Church Library each Friday at 7:00 a.m. Bake Sale - Saturday, January 26, Colquitt UMC Children, in front of IGA and Agape Store on square Baptist Men's Day - Flat Creek Baptist Church, Sun., Jan. 27, 11:00 a.m. More... |
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