Jenkins County has been awarded a $35,000 state grant to accelerate earning the Certified Work Ready Community (CWRC) status, a designation that would show that a county has the talented workforce that business demands and the educational infrastructure to drive economic growth and prosperity. More...

Last week's record-breaking heat wave was almost unbearable. I say "almost" only because we had no choice but to bear it. Anyone who works outside or in surroundings without air conditioning certainly has my sympathy. It was bad enough just having to run in and out in the heat. More...

Dear Editor, In response to Mrs. Lee Messex's letter about pit bull terriers, I agree with her theory. If a person or group of persons believes that something is dangerous, then everyone should believe it. My wife was bitten by a cat, so according to Mrs. Messex's theory, all cats should be fea... More...

Sure Word Baptist Church Sure Word Baptist Church will celebrate their one-year anniversary with an "Old Fashioned Camp Meeting." There will be God-honoring music and preaching from the Word of God. Evangelist Lou Difilippantonio will be the main speaker. More...

"Good-bye" is not an ending When we know that people care, For miles may come between us, But warm thoughts are always there. "Good-bye" was not an ending But a different start for you, A time for seeing Jesus And knowing your dream came true. More...

JCHS Class of 1977 Reunion The Jenkins County High School Class of 1977 Reunion will be held Homecoming weekend, Friday, Oct. 12, and Saturday, Oct. 13. Invitations have been mailed. Those who have not sent in their registration and fee should do so by Friday, Aug. 31. More...

Miss Virginia Morgan Franks became the bride of Robert Bradham Edenfield in a candlelight ceremony Saturday, July 28, 2007 at six o'clock in the evening at Sacred Heart Cultural Center in Augusta with the Rev. Marvin Simpson of Elon, N.C. officiating. More...

Thank You A heartfelt "thank you" to all of our family and friends - through your love, visits, prayers, flowers, food and cards, you have lightened our burden. A special "thank you" to the Revs. Christy Bandy, Butch Taylor, Ray Freeman, Steven Adams and Spencer Britt, and everyone else who su... More...

Department of Natural Resources Cpl. Don Dasher of Jenkins County would like to provide suggestions and strategies for successfully and legally attracting mourning doves, as well as tips for recognizing dove fields that may be baited. More...

Mr. Edward L. Lewis, 70, of Millen died Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007. His funeral was 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, at West Millen Baptist Church with the Revs. Steve Adams and Ray Freeman officiating. Burial was in the Lewis Church Cemetery. More...

The wedding of Kimberly Ann Godbee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Godbee, and William Jason Bennett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Bennett, all of Millen, will take place 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, at Dry Branch Baptist Church. More...

Much has been said of the change in the school calendar. Deborah Bennett noted in her "Chatter Box" a couple of weeks ago that going back in the heat of August is a far cry from the "old days" of returning to the classroom after the Labor Day weekend. More...