After coming under heavy "fire" from local property owners over a proposed 49.52 percent "net" tax increase, the Jenkins County Board of Education (BOE) voted to roll back its previous year's millage rate of 10.5 mils to 9.5 mils for fiscal year 2007-2008. The action came during a called meeting h... More...
This cotton field provides a beautiful backdrop for Jenkins County's first heavy frost of the season on Thursday, Nov. 8. (Staff photo by Deborah Bennett) More...
The Jenkins County High School Eagles football team closed out their season with a win this past Friday night on the road in Portal. The win brought the Eagles' record to 4-6 overall and 2-4 in the region. For nine senior players, it was the last game in their high school football careers. More...
Once again the holiday season is upon us. Next week is Thanksgiving, and Christmas is looming on the horizon. Where did the year go? January is still a vivid memory, and yet here it is December again. Time, it seems, is no longer standing still but racing forward at a velocity that is a little bi... More...
Dear Editor: After reading last week's article on the "Search for Industry", I believe I am missing something. The caption under the picture of the Millen Industrial Park states the property has recently been purchased by the county industrial development authority. More...
The Church of God Old Fashion Day Pastor James Cox and The Church of God on U.S. Highway 25, Millen, cordially invite everyone to celebrate "Old Fashion Day" Sunday, Nov. 18. Services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Wear an old-fashioned outfit, if you so desire. More...
In Loving Memory of Grady L. Wilson 11-13-28 - 6-17-04
In our hearts your memory lingers, Sweetly tender, fond and true, There is not a day, dear Daddy, That we do not think of you. If we could have a lifetime wish, And one dream that could come true, We would pray to God with all our hearts, Just to see and speak to you. More...
'39ers to meet The '39ers will meet noon, Monday, Nov. 19, at the Millen Community House. Please bring covered dish. Visitors are welcome. K.C. Childers Award Banquet Millen Masonic District no. 16 will celebrate the annual K.C. Childers Award Banquet 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Senio... More...
David P. Owens Sr., 54, of Millen died Friday, Nov. 9, 2007. Graveside services were held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the Millen Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Edna Owens; a daughter, Melissa Pruitt; two sons, David P. Owens Jr. and Preston L. Callaway; two brothers, Roy Owens and Jimmy ... More...
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