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Area Youth Detention Center on Lockdown After Sunday Morning Shooting
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Evans County Sheriff’s Department has arrested Yadreka Porter, 18, of Lyons and charged him with aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, and making false statements.
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A shooting occurred Sunday morning around 10:00 at the Claxton
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- Newsbreak | | 14 July 2025 | 15:07
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Two Sought in Metter Shooting
TIPPINS
SAUNDERS
The Metter Police Department and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation are searching for Alfonzo Deondre Tippins and Is’Real Saunders in relation to a shooting that occurred in the City of Metter Friday afternoon taking the life of Quincy Hall.
Around 3:00, Metter police responded to a
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- Newsbreak | | 14 July 2025 | 15:05
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"Picture-Perfect" Money
The Soperton Police Department has received reports of individuals attempting to pass fake "Motion Picture Money" bills as real currency during transactions.
Chief of Police Brian Scott says the counterfeit bills are often very realistic and can be easy to miss in busy settings.
The Chief and the
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- Newsbreak | | 11 July 2025 | 09:31
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Russell, Jakobe – Mt. Vernon – Possession of Marijuana.
Osburn, Daniell Lynn – Uvalda – Simple Battery.
Bryant, Sharon – Uvalda – Simple Battery.
Rawls, Annette Bell – Vidalia – DUI; Hit & Run.
Oliver, Shannon Dale – Vidalia – Driving With
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- Newsbreak | | 11 July 2025 | 09:05
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Toombs County Ranks in Top 20 in Magazine Recognition
Toombs County is once again making its mark in the world of business and has earned recognition in the top 20 Best counites in America in the July issue of Site Selection Magazine.
Michele Johnson, President of the Greater Vidalia Chamber of Commerce and Toombs County Development Authority, said
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- Newsbreak | | 10 July 2025 | 13:51
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Vidalia Man Dies from 4th of July Explosion
An Independence Day accident has claimed the life of a Vidalia man.
According to the Vidalia Police Department, around 8:00 on July 4th police were dispatched to the 700 block of Sly Street in reference to a person being injured by fireworks. When officers arrived, they found 43-year-old Quinton
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- Newsbreak | | 10 July 2025 | 13:31
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Toombs County Deputy Involved in Fatal Accident
A Toombs County deputy who resides in Jeff Davis County was involved in an accident in his patrol vehicle last Friday.
Toombs County Sheriff Jordan Kight said around 2:38 p.m., Toombs County Deputy Devin Spikes and a dirt bike collided at the intersection of Wilson and Jersey Street in Hazlehurst.
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- Newsbreak | | 09 July 2025 | 14:54
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Laurens County Fugitive Captured in Bleckley County
A man who fled from officers in Laurens County has been captured after two days on the run. Sunday morning, Laurens County deputies attempted to stop a vehicle driven by James Stevens when Stevens attempted to outrun the officers. Deputies used a pit maneuver to stop him, but Stevens wasn’t ready to
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- Newsbreak | | 08 July 2025 | 14:44
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GBI, Glennville Police Investigating Sunday Shootings
The Glennville Police Department has requested the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to assist in investigating a shooting that resulting in the death of one man.
Around midnight on Sunday, Glennville police were called to an area of MLK Drive between Boyd Street and Greens Street in reference to a
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- Newsbreak | | 08 July 2025 | 14:42
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Sportsbreak
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Southeast Georgia Soap Box Derby Crews in Akron Preparing to Race
Winners and qualifiers from the Southeast Georgia Soapbox Derby have made their way to Akron. OH, for racing this week at the World Championships.
“We feel good. We have worked on our cars and found some new setups and stuff like that. A bunch of us came up here on Memorial Day and got some racing
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- Sportsbreak | | 14 July 2025 | 09:15
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Brewton-Parker Women’s Volleyball Schedule Release
The Brewton-Parker Barons kick off the 2025 campaign with the Bear Invitational Tournament hosted by Truett McConnell. The Barons are looking to build off their 11-10 season in which they finished above .500 for the first time since 2010. The Barons head to Cleveland, Georgia, on August 29th to
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- Sportsbreak | | 14 July 2025 | 08:27
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VST Swims at State Meet
The Vidalia Recreation Department Swim Team had a great showing at the GRPA B State Swim Meet in Moutrie on July 11 and 12. Fourteen swimmers competed in the meet with numerous swimmers making it to the finals and bringing home awards.
In the 6-8 age division, Presley Goss finished 5th in the 100
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- Sportsbreak | | 14 July 2025 | 08:15
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Sports & Scores This Week (7-14-25)
July 14 --Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.
Monday, July 14
Tuesday, July 15
Wednesday, July 16
Thursday, July 17
Friday, July 18
Baseball: Yankees at Braves 7:15pm (News Talk WVOP-FM 105.3)
Saturday, July 19
Baseball: Yankees at Braves 7:15pm (News Talk WVOP-FM 105.3)
Sunday, July
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- Sportsbreak | | 14 July 2025 | 07:31
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Indians Continue Summer Practice for Upcoming Season
The Vidalia High School Indian football team is working hard this summer preparing for the upcoming 2025 season.
Head Coach Rodney Garvin. “We had a good group come back after the dead week and had great attendance, working hard. We had a 7 on 7 on Thursday morning with Treutlen. They came over and we
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- Sportsbreak | | 11 July 2025 | 08:22
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Brewton-Parker Men’s Soccer Schedule Release
The Brewton-Parker Barons kick off the 2025 fall sports campaign with two exhibition matches at home, taking on USC Salkehatchie on August 12th and Georgia Military College on August 16th. The Barons are looking to improve from last season and kick off the regular season with a road match against
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- Sportsbreak | | 11 July 2025 | 07:51
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Brewton-Parker Women’s Soccer Schedule Release
The Brewton-Parker Lady Barons kick off the 2025 fall sports season looking to take steps forward from last season. The Lady Barons kick off the year with a pair of exhibition matches, taking on the Knights of Middle Georgia (former conference opponent) and then hosting the South Georgia State
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- Sportsbreak | | 10 July 2025 | 07:47
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VHS Softball Preparing for Season
The Vidalia High School Lady Indian softball team is working hard this summer, getting ready for the 2025 season, head coach Ben Beck.
Head Coach Ben Beck, "We come off dead week after having a good June. The girls worked really hard and we came in every morning at 7:00 and lifted and then we were
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- Sportsbreak | | 09 July 2025 | 09:14
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Brewton-Parker Women’s Cross Country Schedule Release
The Brewton-Parker Lady Barons kick off the 2025 fall sports season with the men's and women's cross-country teams taking center stage. The Lady Barons will compete in six invitationals, hosting one, for the 2025 season. The Lady Barons will kick off their season at the Julius Johnson Invitational on August
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- Sportsbreak | | 08 July 2025 | 12:35
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Community Calendar
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Ohoopee Soil and Water Conservation District Meeting
The Ohoopee Soil and Water Conservation District will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 10:0 a.m. in the Treutlen County Library located at 585 Second Street in Soperton.
Please RSVP by July 23, 2025, to NancyAnne Conner at 706-612-4040 (This email address is being protected from
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- Community Event | | 14 July 2025 | 15:03
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Ohoopee Soil and Water Conservation District Meeting
The Ohooee soil and Water Conservation District will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the Treutlen County Library, 585 Second Street in Soperton.
Please RSVP by Aprl 23 to NancyAnne Conner at 706-612-4020 (This email address is being protected from spambots. You
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- Community Event | | 11 April 2025 | 13:23
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Faison Park in Lyons Closed To Public Temporarily
Faison Park in Lyons will be closed for next approximately 180 days as workers are doing construction on the facility.
Lyons City Manager Jason Hall said the closure was to ensure the safety of the public because of the heavy duty equipment that is being used in the project.
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- Community Event | | 14 March 2025 | 12:46
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Ohoopee River Soil and Water Poster Context
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- Community Event | | 28 January 2025 | 15:41
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Obituaries
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Mrs. Faye Odom Dukes, Soperton
Faye Odom Dukes, age 89 beloved wife of the late Roy Gene Dukes of Soperton passed away on Friday evening, July 11, 2025 at the Brown Health and Rehabilitation Center in Statesboro, GA. Born in Montgomery County, she was one of five children born to the late Fred Odom and Noma Lee Calhoun Odom. ... - Information
- Obituary | | 14 July 2025 | 09:59
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Mrs. Laura Faye Hall Memory, Tarrytown
Mrs. Laura Faye Hall Memory, age 80, of Tarrytown, died Friday, July 11, 2025, at Treutlen County Health & Rehabilitation following an extended illness. She was born October 5, 1944, in Emanuel County, growing up in Oak Park, and lived in the Kibbee Community for the past twenty-three years. She loved... - Information
- Obituary | | 13 July 2025 | 10:45
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Mrs. Marclyn L. Atchinson, Vidalia
Mrs. Marclyn L. Atchinson, age 72, of Vidalia, died Friday, July 4, 2025, at Memorial Satilla Health Hospital in Waycross after a sudden illness. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee, as child, moved to San Diego, California where she grew up, and graduated there in 1969 from Kearney High School. ... - Information
- Obituary | | 11 July 2025 | 09:38
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Mrs. Betty Davis Massey, Mt. Vernon
Mrs. Betty Davis Massey, age 84, of Mt. Vernon, died Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at her home after a brief illness. She was a native of Montgomery County and lived in Mt. Vernon all of her life. She was a 1957 graduate of Montgomery County High School, and she earned an Associate degree from... - Information
- Obituary | | 11 July 2025 | 09:35
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Mr. John Widner Adams, Lyons
John Widner Adams, age 97, died peacefully in his home on July 7, 2025. John was a beloved citizen of Lyons, Georgia, for the past 70 years. He leaves an extraordinary legacy of devotion to his wife and family, an uncommon commitment to service above self, sacrificial courage in service of his... - Information
- Obituary | | 10 July 2025 | 10:25
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Mr. Crowell "Stoney" Stone, Lyons
Mr. Crowell “Stoney” Stone, age 81, of Lyons, died Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Meadows Health and Rehabilitation after an extended illness. He was a native of Ridge Spring, South Carolina and moved to Toombs County in 2006. He served five years in the United States Air Force in the Aircraft Fuels... - Information
- Obituary | | 10 July 2025 | 10:22
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Mr. Everett "ET" Troup, Alamo
Mr. Everett “ET” Troup, age 67, of Alamo, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025, at his home following an extended illness. He was a native of Wheeler County and lived most of his life in Atlanta where he worked as a carpenter before retiring. “ET” loved riding his Honda Shadow, watching MSNBC and... - Information
- Obituary | | 10 July 2025 | 09:14
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Mrs. Trecie Hall McDaniel, Glenwood
Mrs. Trecie Hall McDaniel, age 87, of Glenwood, died Monday, July 7, 2025, at Lumber City Care Center following an extended illness. She was a native of Wheeler County and lived near Glenwood all of her life. She was in the Class of 1956 at Glenwood High School, and she was a homemaker. She was a... - Information
- Obituary | | 09 July 2025 | 09:10
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Mr. Willliam F. McCall, Waynesville
Mr. William F. McCall, age 71, of Waynesville, died Friday, July 4, 2025, at Hazlehurst Court Care, after a brief illness. He was a native of Moultrie and spent various parts of his life in Vidalia, Saint Simons, and Waynesville. William worked for Riker Materials as a sales representative and...- Information
- Obituary | | 09 July 2025 | 09:07
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Church Calendar
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July 14-18--VBS in Lyons
July 14-18--Liberty Baptist Church, 536 Victory Drive in Lyons, invites kids to Rocket Racers "On Track with Our Powerful God", July 14-18 from 6:00 to 8:30. Open to kids ages 4 through 12. lbclyhons.org/vacation-bible-school - Information
- Church Event | | 09 July 2025 | 12:28
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August 3--Church Anniversary in Mt. Vernon
August 3--Better Together Christian Community Church, 202 Church Street in Mt. Vernon, needs you help to Celebrate their 9th Church Anniversary, August 3rd at 2:00 with guest speaker Rev. B.J. Martin of Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Tennille, Georgia. Pastor Craig B. Snead Sr. - Information
- Church Event | | 07 July 2025 | 11:43
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July 19--Gospel Sing in Vidalia
July 19--Emmanuel Baptist Church, 989 Highway 292 in Vidalia, invites you to a Gospel Sing featuring Judah's Well, Saturday July 19th at 6:00.- Information
- Church Event | | 02 July 2025 | 06:21
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July 19--Annual Family & Friends Day in Mt. Vernon
July 19--St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church, 2038 McGreggor-Alston Road in Ailey, needs your help Celebrating their Annual Family & Friends Day, Saturday July 19th at 2:00 with guest minister Rev. Clint McLeod of New Beginning Outreach Ministry in Mt. Vernon.- Information
- Church Event | | 01 July 2025 | 12:12
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July 20--Family & Friends Day in Vidalia
July 20--Poplar Spring Missionary Baptist Church, 422 Cedar Crossing Vidalia Road in Vidalia, would like all members, former members, families, and friends to come to their Annual Family & Friends Day, Sunday July 20th. Sunday School at 9:45. Worship Service at 11:00. Dinner served after. Pastor, Rev. Clarence Thomas Sr.- Information
- Church Event | | 01 July 2025 | 09:06
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LET US GET YOUR MESSAGE TO THE PUBLIC WITH CHURCH NEWS! Thank you for using Church News on News-Talk WVOP 970 AM and 105.3 FM, and southeastgeorgiatoday.com. Submit your church events to us at least 2 weeks ahead of time for the greatest coverage and best results. Include the name of the church, the church address, name of the event, date & time of the event, location of the event if other than the church, and any special speakers involved. ** When including an image or images please send it as an attachment. Use the jpg format for all images ** Send it to JIM PERRY! Email jperry @ radiojones.com ---Please note that FAX is no longer available. Use email. - Information
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