Winners in the Harvest of Fun costume contest for ages 0-4 years are, from left, Zoey Oglesby, Raggedy Ann, 3rd place; Anquinette Allen, Cow, 1st place; and Jackson Lanier, Alfalfa, 2nd place. (Staff photos by Deborah Bennett) More...
Local citizens should not assume that nothing is being done to recruit industry for Millen and Jenkins County just because they cannot see immediate results. That is the message from Paula Herrington, Millen/Jenkins County Chamber of Commerce executive director. More...
Unofficial results for the City of Millen Municipal Election held Tuesday indicate that Mayor King Rocker was successful in his bid for re-election. Rocker polled 581votes with challenger Bobby Anthony, a former city councilman, polling 332 votes. More...
Before heading to Columbus Nov. 9 for their State Cheerleading Competition, the Jenkins County High School cheerleaders will host a community wide performance. The performance will be held 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, in the JCHS gymnasium. More...
Jenkins County 4-H'ers and others participating in a Jenkins County Courthouse beautification project are, from left, Justin Lanier; Elaine Lanier, 4-H program assistant; Callie Dailey, Richard Pylant, RC Landscaping Services; Seth Benson, Millen Rose Society; Jane Johnson, Azalea Garden Club; Wade ... More...
Two articles submitted for the newspaper this week caught my attention. Both detail voluntary prayer opportunities at Jenkins County High School. One meets in the school cafeteria before school. The other meets in a ninth grade classroom every Wednesday before school. Students organized both, and... More...
Dear Editor: I just wanted to take a minute to say thanks to a group of folks that often go unrecognized and unappreciated. That would be the men and women of Planters EMC. When storms hit, Planters' linemen are there to get things up and running, regardless. More...
Community Worship Center Revival Community Worship Center, 417 Virginia Ave., will present the Rev. Jimmy Snow in revival. Rev. Snow is the son of Grand Ole Opry star Hank Snow. Service are 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, and 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, through Wednesday, Nov. 14. More...
Christmas Bazaar A Christmas Bazaar will be held 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, in the fellowship hall of Millen Baptist Church. Christmas gifts and food items, as well as a soupand sandwich lunch, will be available for a reasonable donation to the Lottie Moon Offering for International ... More...
Have you ever turned the faucet on only to have the drinking water smell like rotten eggs? Unfortunately, this can be a common occurrence when it comes to rural wells. Bacteria cause the smell, but don't be alarmed. Not all bacteria are the coliform type that pose a health hazard. Different speci... More...
Mrs. Karen Ray, 48, of Perkins passed away Friday, Nov. 2, 2007. Memorial graveside services were held 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, at the Magnolia Cemetery in Perkins. Mrs. Ray was a native of Fulton County, a homemaker and a Baptist. More...
Baking together as a family when I was growing up is a cherished holiday memory. My brother, sister and I would make Spritz cookies to give away as gifts- and as I recall we made quite a mess too! Today, this sweet holiday tradition is something my family anticipates eagerly. More...
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