The Jenkins County High School Eagles baseball team played four games last week and came away without a victory despite a valiant effort by players. On March 10, the Eagles lost to Morgan County 17-10. Leading hitters for the Eagles were Boyd Sasser, 2-4 with two doubles and two RBIs; Bob Hoke, Za... More...

Spring is definitely in the air! These beautiful flowers were discovered blooming in the backyard of Shannon Ward's home on Cleveland Avenue. (Staff photo by Wendy Jenkins) More...

The Jenkins County Chamber of Commerce annual banquet is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, March 29, at the Jenkins County Agriculture Center. Georgia Commissioner of Labor Michael Thurmond will be the guest speaker. I have heard Mr. Thurmond on several occasions and have found him to be a very entertainin... More...

Faith Temple Church Faith Temple Church will feature the Georgians in concert 7 p.m. Saturday, March 24. Daniel Grove Baptist Church Daniel Grove Baptist Church will have its Joy Night program 7 p.m. Saturday, March 24. The Rev. Earnest Rucker will be the guest speaker. More...

Today you would have been 29 years old, but it was not to be in this world. You have been celebrating with the angels in Heaven. I believe that you are having a good time. I often wonder what your life would have been like today. I will always remember the last words that you said to me. More...

Free legal help to senior citizens Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) will be in Jenkins County to meet with senior citizens wanting free legal help, on a first-come, first-serve basis 1- 3 p.m. Monday, April 9, at the Jenkins County Senior Center, 998 College Avenue in Millen. More...

Our family would like to say thank you. We extend our love and appreciation for all the prayers, flowers, cards, food and support we received during Billy's illness. We deeply appreciate the donations to Ogeechee Area Hospice Care. May our love and prayers be with everyone. More...

Governor Sonny Perdue and the Agriculture Advisory Commission have declared this week National Agriculture Awareness Week in the State of Georgia. This week was devoted to recognize the contributions of agriculture and agribusiness in the state. More...

Mr. Alfred Frawley, 70, died Friday, March 9, 2007 Memorial services were held 2 p.m. Saturday, March 17, at Crowe-Fields Funeral Home. Mr. Frawley was born in Jenkins County and was a retired supply clerk for King Finishing Company and a member of Scarboro Baptist Church. More...

Randy and Brenda Burke announce the engagement of their daughter, Brittany Blair, to Donnie Arastus Gay Jr., son of Don and Evelyn Gay of Garfield. The wedding is planned for 6 p.m. Saturday, June 2, 2007 at West Millen Baptist Church. More...

A discussion about athletic competition coupled with discussions on sickness and injury among athletes got my thought processes in gear. Joyce and I have been doing our running thing since the late 1970s. Many of you see us on the roads of Jenkins County and we appreciate the waves, toots on the h... More...