All 2017 STC Practical Nursing Graduates Pass State Boards



Just one month after graduating from Southeastern Technical College’s (STC) Practical Nursing (PN) program, every single member of that group passed their state tests and are now Licensed Practical Nurses. While a 100% pass rate is an outstanding achievement, it’s not uncommon for graduates from the PN program at STC. The national average for passing the National Council Licensure Examination […]

Booking Log

Jenkins County Jail Booking Log Oct. 2-Oct. 8

Stephen Cody Birdwell – Affixing Materials That Reduce or Increase Light Transmission/Reflectance of Window, Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Driving, Battery-Family Violence-1st Offense, DUI Driving While Under the Influence of Drugs, Possession of a Schedule 1 or 2 Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute; Oct. 4; Millen Police Department. Joy Noelle Bradham – Criminal Trespass, Hold for Millen Police Department, Possession and […]

The Chatter Box



We lost one of our “fur babies” last week, Teddy Bear, died at the age of 10. Ten years is considered a long life for a dog, but I was hoping he would out-live his father, Snapper, who died at the age of 15. That was not to be. His heart just gave out. To say that I miss him […]

Letters



Dear Editor, No gripes this time. The rains were plentiful and welcome. The parade and the fair were good and I must say that the city did a really good job of cleaning up beforehand and after. It was wonderful to see some familiar faces that have been absent. My only quarrel with your opinion page was the lack of […]

Mike Reese

“I was just thinking”

If you live in the South and you’re asked what sport in your high school or college is King, then someone might call you a moron if your answer wasn’t football, of course. In fact as I write this on a Saturday afternoon I’m surfing between three TV college football games. No other sport has facilities that can come close […]

Don Lively

A FEW MORE FACES

Last week we talked about faces. Specifically, faces that I get to view and ponder from my perch in the choir loft at my church. I, being naturally pensive, often equate faces with stories from my past and the view from the choir loft allows me ample opportunities to peek back into the history of my friends and family. There’s […]

Home Country



Ran into Herb Collins the other day down by the school. He volunteers there, from time to time, helping kids with their math homework, and trying to recruit future members of The Great World of Business. He loved business, back in the days when he lived in the city and ran the pawn shop. For years now, ever since he […]

Library News

By Sharon Blank

Halloween is almost here, and we have some great programs to help you get ready! First up, we have our “How It’s Done” workshop on Saturday, October 21, at 12:30 pm, where adults and teens can learn to turn an ordinary light bulb into a cute jack-o-lantern (or one of several other spooky creatures) to brighten up their fall decor! […]

Henry Young



Jenkins County Coroner Henry Young attended updated training on September 21-24 in Macon. Training topics were Georgia Violent Deaths, Homicide, Suicide, Prescription Drugs Deaths, Crime Scene, and Conceal Weapon Carry.

Rocky Ford Baptist to celebrate Church Anniversary



The 140th Church Anniversary of Rocky Ford Baptist Church will be celebrated Oct. 22nd. The guest speaker will be Bishop Nadina Barber of The Way Church. The church pastor is Thelma Evans. Endtime Faith to host Fall Festival Pastor Clyde Foreman Sr. and the Endtime Faith Deliverance Church will sponsor the Fall for Jesus Fall Festival on October 21 at […]