While many business owners complain of not being able to find good workers, local employers have just the opposite problem - dependable, willing workers but few jobs to offer them. Jenkins County's core workforce of 3,355 has suffered over 400 job losses the last year with the closing of the Joc... More...
The State Board of Pardons and Paroles recently denied parole for James Edward Addison, 42. Addison was convicted of armed robbery and felony murder in 1992 for the murder of Jenkins County resident Betty Bennett, 58. Addison received a life sentence. This was the second time the Parole Board deni... More...
Bob Fields, local EMA director, gave the Jenkins County Commissioners an update on the activities of his office during the group's Tuesday, Dec. 19, meeting. Fields noted that training of local first responders was progressing with exercises having been conducted on hazard materials, vehicle ext... More...
Joyce Hodges-Hite completed her 108th marathon on Dec. 9, 2007 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Joyce was one of over 23,000 who ran 26.2 miles from downtown Honolulu through Waikiki, past Diamond Head before returning to Kapiolani Park below Diamond Head. More...
Well, the holidays are over, and "normal" is again the mode of operation at the news office. I like a normal routine, however. Too many holidays, and I can't keep up with which day of the week it is or which edition of the newspaper I am working on. More...
Dear Editor: May you have a happy and prosperous New Year. Since my last letter several people have approached me with concerns and suggestions. The concerns are mostly about cronyism and most of the suggestions are for town hall meetings in which ideas can be discussed. Town hall meetings soun... More...
Attention: All Metal Industry Employees On Tuesday, Jan. 8, and Wednesday, Jan 9, Metal Industry employees will be able to attend an informational session that will include the filing of unemployment claims. The sessions will be held at the Jenkins County Agriculture Center on Barney Avenue.... More...
I probably should have included this week's newspaper column in last week's paper, but better late than never! Live plants make wonderful holiday gifts. But potted plants need our help to do well. Here are a few hints to keep holiday plants happy and healthy. More...
Mr. William Earl (Bill) Lesher, 69, of Millen died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007. His funeral was 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, at the Millen United Methodist Church with the Rev. Christy Bandy officiating. Burial was in the Millen Cemetery with military honors. More...
Football! It's a great game! I have loved football since I was a youngster cheering for my favorite high school team on Friday night and for Notre Dame since my first visit to the stadium where Notre Dame hosted Northwestern in 1945 on the frozen tundra of northern Indiana. More...
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