January 16, 2008 RSS feed / Other Jenkins News

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American Legion recognizes winner

Post Commander Lamar Faircloth of American Legion Post 188, Millen, recently presented a $500 Wal-Mart shopping card to fund-raiser winner Wade Parker of Millen. More...

Library News

By Sharon Blank

Today, Wednesday, Jan. 16, is the big day - we kick off the middle school version of the "Not Yo Mama's" book club! If you have a middle-schooler who loves to read, bring them by at 4 p.m. so they can find out more! Next Wednesday, Jan. More...

American Legion makes donation

The American Legion Post 188 of Millen recently donated two College Financial Aid Handbooks for 2008, titled "Need a Lift," to the Jenkins County Memorial Library. More...

VA benefits are tax exempt

As the tax deadline approaches, Georgia Commissioner of Veterans Affairs Pete Wheeler wants to remind all veterans and their dependents that benefits paid under any law administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs are tax exempt. More...

Got milk? Get cash

National campaign offers money to senior athletes
NAPSI

Wearing a milk mustache could help fund your college education. The National Milk Mustache "got milk? More...

How to ensure a comfortable retirement

StatePoint

The world is changing and you've got to keep up if you want your nest egg to provide a comfortable retirement. More...

MLK celebration plans announced

Plans have been finalized for the local celebration of Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr. Day. Activities will begin 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, with the "Miss Dream Queen - Mr. Dream King" pageant at Morrison Grove Baptist Church. More...

Eagles still looking for next win

The Jenkins County High School boys' basketball team is showing improvement in a lot of areas except the win column. More...

Ranch joins American Angus Association

The Rockin' Teepee Ranch, Millen, is a new member of the American Angus Association, reports John Crouch, executive vice president of the national breed registry organization in Saint Joseph, Mo. Jeff McPhail is owner of The Rockin' Teepee Ranch. More...

Caring for aging parents: keeping in touch

NAPSI

On Bob's most memorable trip, he landed on Omaha Beach on D-day. His most recent trip landed him on the azaleas behind his house. He was cleaning the gutters and fell off the ladder. That was two hours ago. More...