February 25, 2009 RSS feed / Community

Seniors to watch out for two new scams

ATLANTA (GA) - As the economy continues to decline and more people struggle financially, scams are on the rise again - including the resurfacing of the "Grandma Scam." The Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR) wants older adults across the More...

Governor signs House Bill 143

ATLANTA, Ga. (February 17, 2009) - At a press conference on Tuesday, February 7, Governor Sonny Perdue announced he was signing HB 143. More...

Checking old life insurance policies

Q: I found an old life insurance policy that my grandmother had, but no one seems to have heard of the company. Is there a way to find out if the policy is still valid? More...

Photo of the Past

Can anyone guess who this couple is? If you think you know, please call the Liberal before Friday at 5:00 p.m. More...

Facts about Iraq

Just in case you might think of Iraq as "only" an oil rich nation, ruled by an evil dictator for 30 years, or whether it has been supporting terrorists may not be very important, here are a few important facts regarding the r o les that thi s na - More...

Birth control

A Kentucky couple, both bonafied rednecks, had nine children. They went to the doctor to see about getting the husband "fixed." The doctor gladly started the required procedure and asked them what made them make the decision. More...

Peggy Widner named Queen

The Xi Omicron Epsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi is proud to announce that Peggy Widner has been named the 2009 Valentine Queen. More...

Brooke Widner awarded scholarship at State Hog Show in Perry

Prior to 2007, only one educational scholarship was awarded at the Georgia State 4-H/FFA Market Hog Show. More...

News Around Us

Bainbridge - The assistant principal, involved in the controversial spanking of a nine-year-old three times in one day, has been suspended without pay for 10 days and prohibited from ever using corporal punishment while employed by the Decatur Co More...

Support Behind Legislative Tax Relief Package

Leaders of the Georgia General Assembly have introduced the "Jobs, Opportunity, and Business Success Act of 2009," a tax relief package aimed at stimulating Georgia's economy through innovation and entrepreneurship. More...

Band students selected

Three Miller County High School Band students were selected to participate in the 36th Annual Southeastern United States Concert Band Clinic and Honor Bands. The event was held Feb. 5, 6 and 7 on the campus of Troy University in Troy, AL. More...

Library News

Volunteers to the Rescue In mid-January as much of the South prepared for frigid temperatures, the staff of the Miller County - James W. Merritt, Jr. More...

John Smith

A poor man had been drafted for service in the Civil War. He had a wife and six children, who, of course, were very dear to him. What made his situation the more sorely distressing was the fact that his wife had been sick for some time. More...

Proudly They Serve

Army Cpl. Cory L. Mc- Millan has deployed to the Iraqi theater of operations to support the mission of Operation Iraqi Freedom. More...

USDA announces sign-up deadlines for popular conservation programs included in new 2009 farm bill

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) U.S. Senators Saxby Chambliss (RGa.) and Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) have announced that the U.S. More...

The power outage

Due to a power outage, only one paramedic responded to the call. The house was very dark, so the paramedic asked Kathleen, a three-year-old girl, to hold a flashlight high over her mommy, so he could see while he helped deliver the baby. More...

Tomorrow's Leaders

Mary Elizabeth, 1, is the daughter of Tony and Carrie Watson. More...

Governor's signs HB 143 on homeowner property tax relief

ATLANTA, Ga. - At a press conference this afternoon, Governor Sonny Perdue announced he was signing HB 143. More...