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Almost 90 runners and walkers braved the cold windy weather and competed in the Fifth Annual Super Eagle Day 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, held on March 8. Millen's Andrea Pittman set a certified course record in the 5K. Andrea's time for the 3.1 mile race was 24 minutes and 13 seconds. More ...
Melissa White was crowned 2008 Miss Jenkins County High School (JCHS), Saturday, March 8, in the high school gym. White, a junior, at JCHS will receive a $200 scholarship at the JCHS Honor's Night to be held in May. White also won the America's Choice. More ... Jenkins County Sheriff's Report The Jenkins County Sheriff's Department issued 82 citations for traffic violations, executed 11 warrants and responded to 122 calls for assistance during the month of February. More ... Correction Due to misinformation furnished The Millen News, Susan Burke Hall was misidentified in the Jenkins County High School Class of 1977 reunion photo. More ... Local resident seeks support for Bulloch County grandmother April Holmes of Millen is seeking local support for a Bulloch County grandmother in need of a new home for herself and her family. After reading an article that appeared in The Statesboro Herald noting the family's circumstances, Holmes met with the family to offer her assistance. More ... Library News By Sharon Blank Spring is here, and it's time to get back to nature. Well, there's no way better than sitting under a tree with a good book, and we've got lots of them! Why not learn how to garden, find out what kinds of fish you can catch in our local ponds and streams, or start planning for spring break or summ... More ...
Coach James Ford was honored by the community and his past players during the Black History Program held Sunday, Feb. 24. This was a complete surprise to Coach Ford, who came to give recognition to other blacks that made history in Jenkins County. The program was spearheaded by June Powell. More ...
The Millen Garden Council presented its 2008 Standard Flower Show 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at the Jenkins County Agriculture Center. The show, titled "A Step Back in Time in Jenkins County," featured 173 horticultural entries, 24 design entries, two educational exhibits and a youth ent... More ...
Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Becton Sr. celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with friends and family the evening of Saturday, March 15, 2008. They were married March 8, 1958. They have three children: Johnny Becton Jr., Tim Becton and Rodney Becton; and six grandchildren: Brittney, Carter, T.J., Josh, G... More ... Eagles go 1-1 on diamond The Jenkins County High School varsity Eagles baseball team was 1-1 last week, defeating Portal 9-7 and losing to Hephzibah 10-7. Leading hitters in the Portal game were: Justin Lanier, 2-4 with 1 double,1 triple, and 2 RBI's; Justin Johnson and Spencer Clark, 1-2 with 2 RBI's each; Will Bragg, Z... More ... JCHS boys track finishes second On Thursday, March 13, the Jenkins County High School War Eagles traveled to Screven County for a four team meet with Screven, Calvary and Statesboro High School. The individual results were: Long jump - Patrick Moody - 3rd - 19'3"; High Jump - no score; Triple jump - Tim Patterson - 4th -... More ... Lady Eagles place second at meet The Jenkins County High School (JCHS) Lady War Eagles track team went to Screven County Thursday, March 13, and ran against some very tough competition but the strong JCHS team finished second place. The team competed against Statesboro, Calvary Day and Screven County. More ...
The Jenkins County High School girls tennis team members are, from left, kneeling: Danielle McBride and Whitley Clark; and standing: Mackenzie Walker, Molly Edenfield, Lindsay Purvis, Brookes Brinson and Claire Graham. The team is off to a winning start, defeating three teams in a row. The defeated ... More ... |
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