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Today's Top Stories From ABC News - June 24th
SEVERE WEATHER - HEAT/FLOODING
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More than 100 million Americans were under heat alerts across 27 states from coast to coast this weekend. Washington DC broke 100 degrees. The heat dome is expanding, but temps in the Northeast may be cooled by potential severe thunderstorms. Excessive heat warnings- Information
- Newsbreak | | 24 June 2024 | 07:21
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Crumpler Judges for Outstanding Apprenticeship Competition
Southeastern Technical College's (STC) Michael Crumpler served as a judge for the 35th Annual Outstanding Apprenticeship Competition hosted by Ironworkers Local Union 709 Southeastern District Council.
The competition brought together the best in ironworking, with representatives from fourteen Union
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- Newsbreak | | 21 June 2024 | 10:32
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Judge's Hearing Before Judicial Qualifications Commission Cancelled
The hearing scheduled for Middle Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Robert Reeves that was scheduled to be heard by the Judicial Qualifications Commission of Georgia and live streamed online, didn’t come to fruition this week.The hearing was to begin on Monday, June 17, and anticipated to conclude on or by
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- Newsbreak | | 19 June 2024 | 14:49
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Three Arrested for Robbery, Elder Exploitation in Candler County
Three individuals were arrested last Saturday by the Candler County Sheriff's Office in connection with a residential robbery that led to another charge of abuse to an elderly person.
Sheriff John Miles’ office reports that Friday afternoon, deputies responded to a home on Sand Ridge Road about a
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- Newsbreak | | 19 June 2024 | 14:41
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Fish, Harold Stanley, III – Vidalia – Warrant Served (Toombs County Sheriff’s Office).
Toal, Jonathan A. – Vidalia – Theft by Shoplifting; Obstructing or Hindering A law Enforcement Officer.
Harden, Kathy Denise – Millen – Driving While License
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- Newsbreak | | 19 June 2024 | 09:39
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Gov. Kemp Announces Year-Long Assessment of Department of Corrections
Following Sunday morning’s murder-suicide involving a food service worker and an inmate at Smith State Prison in Glennville where an inmate had possession of a gun, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced Monday that an in-depth systemwide assessment of the Georgia Department of Corrections system
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- Newsbreak | | 18 June 2024 | 15:30
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In The Know: Signing Up For Valuable Notification Program
The safety of the public is paramount for the Toombs County Sheriff’s Office, and that includes keeping the children and the general population safe from sexual offenders. That’s the objective of a program called OffenderWatch.
Of the 159 counties in Georgia, Toombs County is one of 95 that
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- Newsbreak | | 17 June 2024 | 15:21
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Vidalia Onion Industry Awards Crapps the Courtney Wilkes Memorial Scholarship
Kaytlyn Crapps is a 2024 Honor Graduate of Appling County High School. She grew up on a farm and has been active in 4-H, FBLA, FFA, and the Student Council. Kaytlyn also held the title of Teen Miss Vidalia Onion. Kaytlyn plans to earn a degree in agriculture from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural
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- Newsbreak | | 17 June 2024 | 09:14
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Murder-Suicide at Smith State Prison Sunday Morning
A food service worker from Statesboro was shot to death early Sunday morning by an inmate at Smith State Prison in Glennville and then the inmate turned the gun on himself in a murder-suicide.
According to the Georgia Department of Corrections, around 4:30 Sunday morning Jaydrekus Hart shot Aureon Grace
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- Newsbreak | | 16 June 2024 | 18:28
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Sports & Scores This Week (6-24-24)
Monday, June 24-- Here are the latest sports schedules and scores for the week.
Monday, June 24
Baseball: Braves at Cardinals 7:45pm (News Talk WVOP-FM 105.3)
Tuesday, June 25
Baseball: Braves at Cardinals 7:45pm (News Talk WVOP-FM 105.3)
Wednesday, June 26
Baseball: Braves at Cardinals 7:15pm
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- Sportsbreak | | 23 June 2024 | 20:31
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VRD 8U Girls Win District
(L-R, Front): Mae Morgan, Jada Harris, Payton Perkins, Lucy Sikes, Catie Ramsey, Anna Kate Gay, Brenzll Butler, Jaycee Lowther; (Middle): Evie O'Conner, Ryan Sasser, Jaslynn Cerillo, Abrianna Wilcox, Kennidl Wickstrom, Avry Phillips,; (Back): Coaches Kole Perkins, Chris Wickstrom, Les Ramsey, and
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- Sportsbreak | | 20 June 2024 | 15:54
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Toombs Wrestler receives Warrior Award
The Toombs County Bulldog wrestlers attended the Southern Hospitality Camp at Camden County High School this week. Slade Landrum was selected to receive the Warrior Award during the camp for displaying a high level of dedication and performance. (Courtesy of Toombs County Athletics)
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- Sportsbreak | | 20 June 2024 | 14:56
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Vidalia High School Cheer Team Hosts 25th Annual Youth Cheer Camp with "Ohana, Forever" Theme
The Vidalia High School (VHS) Cheer Team celebrated a milestone with their 25th annual Youth Cheer Camp, held from June 12-14. This year's theme, "Ohana, Forever," drew inspiration from Hawaiian culture, where "ohana" signifies family, reflecting the camp's emphasis on building strong, lasting
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- Sportsbreak | | 19 June 2024 | 06:00
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FCA Basketball Camps Held in Mt Vernon
(Montgomery County Girls and Coaches at FCA Basketball Camp, with Noel Smith as their FCA Huddle Leader)
The Southeast Georgia Fellowship of Christian Athletes held Basketball Camps at Brewton-Parker College June 10-12, Girls Basketball Camp at BPC with the Montgomery. County Girls team attending.
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- Sportsbreak | | 17 June 2024 | 12:51
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Sports & Scores This Week (6-17-24)
Monday, June 17-- Here are the latest sports schedules and scores for the week.
Monday, June 17
Baseball: Braves 2, Tigers 1
Tuesday, June 18
Baseball: Braves 2, Tigers 1
Wednesday, June 19
Baseball: Braves 7, Tigers 0
Thursday, June 20
Friday, June 21
Baseball: Braves 8, Yankees 1
Saturday, June
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- Sportsbreak | | 17 June 2024 | 06:04
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Lady Bulldog Softball Secures Two More Wins Against Ware County and ECI
The Toombs County Lady Bulldogs softball team continued their summer success with two impressive victories on Thursday, defeating Ware County and ECI.
Victory Against Ware County
In the game against Ware County, pitcher Casey Cantwell led the charge with an outstanding performance, striking out
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- Sportsbreak | | 16 June 2024 | 18:27
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Toombs County Softball Team Secures First Summer Win Against 6A Powerhouse South Effingham
The Toombs County softball team celebrated their first victory of the summer season on Tuesday, triumphing over 6A powerhouse South Effingham with a 9-5 win.
Pitchers Shay Stringer and Casey Cantrell delivered strong performances on the mound, effectively splitting the game and keeping South
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- Sportsbreak | | 13 June 2024 | 14:39
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VRD 8U Boys Finish Second at LYT
(L-R, Front): Orlando Dasher, Brantley Dowd, Chase Phillips, Will Shiver, Jeremiah Pittman, Kievy Hill, (Middle) Mason Edge, Sam Poole, Nash Welsh, Mason Johnson, Tripp Moon, Landon Wallace, Durham Roper, (Back): Coaches Billy Shiver, Buck Moon, and Doug Roper. Not Pictured Nash Moore.
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- Sportsbreak | | 13 June 2024 | 09:33
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Community Calendar
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VIDALIA BASKETBALL CAMP – July 16-18
Vidalia Basketball will host its annual basketball camp July 16-18. The camp will focus on teaching the fundamentals of the game. Campers will compete in drills, contest, and games. Each camper will receive a Vidalia Basketball as well as a camp t-shirt. Click the link below to register and pay
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- Community Event | | 18 June 2024 | 08:54
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Meeting Date Changed
The Laurens County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting scheduled on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, has been move to Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at noon.
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- Community Event | | 13 June 2024 | 13:12
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STC Foundation Accepting Fall Scholarship Applications
Southeastern Technical College Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for the Fall semester. The deadline to apply is Thursday, July 25, 2024.
Students are asked to complete one application and will be considered for all scholarships they qualify to receive. The scholarship
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- Community Event | | 12 June 2024 | 11:42
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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, June 25, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.. The meeting will be held in conjunction with The Weed Wiper Workshop, and will be held at the Treutlen County Road Department workshop located at 1449 Second Street in Soperton.
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- Community Event | | 10 June 2024 | 16:56
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Vidalia Onion Museum Summer Fun Days
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- Community Event | | 05 June 2024 | 07:57
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Toombs County Girls Basketball Mini-Camp
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- Community Event | | 04 June 2024 | 14:59
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Obituaries
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Mrs. Michelle Renee Beasley
Funeral services for Mrs. Michelle Renee Beasley will be held Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:00 AM in the Chapel of Higgs Funeral Home in Soperton. Burial will be in the Beasley Cemetery in Treutlen County. Reverend Chester Proctor will officiate. Mrs. Beasley died Saturday, June 22, 2024. Mrs... - Information
- Obituary | | 24 June 2024 | 08:33
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Mr. Charles Feltman “Buck” Walker, Orianna Community
Mr. Charles Feltman “Buck” Walker, age 97, beloved husband of the late Ruby Willis Walker of the Orianna Community of Treutlen County passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, June 22, 2024 at the Treutlen County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Soperton. Born at home in Orianna on June 10,... - Information
- Obituary | | 24 June 2024 | 07:19
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Jean Moses, Vidalia
Jean Moses lived the last day of her 96 years on June 21, 2024, surrounded by her three children in her beloved home on Center Drive in Vidalia, Georgia. Born in her family home on Tollison Street in Baxley, Georgia, on January 28, 1928, Jean moved to Vidalia at the age of five with her parents... - Information
- Obituary | | 24 June 2024 | 07:18
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Mrs. Evelyn "Ev" Thompson Tharp
Evelyn "Ev" Thompson Tharp, 92, of Davidson, NC, peacefully passed away at home on June 15, 2024.A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 21 at 2:00 pm in the chapel at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home in Mooresville, NC. Visitation will be at 1:00 pm prior to the service. A graveside service will be... - Information
- Obituary | | 20 June 2024 | 12:47
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Mr. Luis Angel Garcia Olavarria, Vidalia
Mr. Luis Angel Garcia Olavarria, age 60, of Vidalia, died Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Augusta University Medical Center. He was a native of Puerto Rico and lived in Vidalia for several years. He worked as a spot welder with American Steel for many years and was a Jehovah Witness by faith. In his... - Information
- Obituary | | 18 June 2024 | 14:17
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Mr. Chris Nichols, Jesup
Mr. Chris Nichols, age 51, of Jesup, died Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. He was born in Louisiana, grew up in Attala, Alabama, and was a 1991 graduate of Etowah High School in Attala. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served in the Army Reserves. While in Vidalia, he was Regional... - Information
- Obituary | | 14 June 2024 | 14:32
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Mrs. Jeannine Beckum, Vidalia
Mrs. Jeannine Beckum, age 82, of Vidalia, died Tuesday, June 11, 2024. She was a native of Normantown and was descended from its founder, Norman Williamson. Jeannine met the love of her life, Wayne Beckum, at a church event at Smith Street Baptist Church. They were married for 57 years and were... - Information
- Obituary | | 13 June 2024 | 10:41
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Mrs.Joyce Brantley Ward, Soperton
Mrs. Joyce Brantley Ward, age 79, beloved wife of the late Billy Ward, of Soperton passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, June 12, 2024 in Soperton, Georgia. Born in Uvalda, Georgia, she was one of fifteen children born to the late Oliver Lonzo Brantley and Gladys Evalee Edge Brantley. She and her... - Information
- Obituary | | 13 June 2024 | 09:13
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Mr. Fred Bacon, Lyons
Mr. Joel Frederick “Fred” Bacon, age 63, of Lyons passed away at Community Hospice in Vidalia surrounded by his loving family, on June 10, 2024, following an extended illness. He was born and raised in Lyons, GA and was part of the Lyons Senior High Class of 1979. During high school, he played... - Information
- Obituary | | 11 June 2024 | 15:59
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Church Calendar
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June 28-29--Youth Revival in Mt. Vernon
June 28-29--Mt. Vernon Pentecostal Church, 1802 North Railroad Avenue, would like people of all ages to attend the Youth Revival, Friday June 28th and Saturday June 29th at 6:00 with speaker Bro. Joshua Maddox. Supper provided each night. - Information
- Church Event | | 28 May 2024 | 12:18
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