HOME
Get the latest weather forecast!

Search

Contact Information

OFFICE: (912) 537-9203
FAX: (912) 537-4477
WVOP: (912) 537-9202
WTCQ: (912) 538-9898
WYUM: (912) 538-1017

Newsbreak

  • Today's Top Stories From ABC News - March 28th

    MD BRIDGE COLLAPSE
    Two bodies were recovered from a red pickup truck found in the water near the middle span of the wreck of the Francis Scott Key bridge on Wednesday. Police identified both as construction workers. Federal investigators boarded the Dali on Wednesday; NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy

    ...
    Information
    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 28 March 2024 | 07:24
    17 hit(s) |
  • Emanuel County Man Dies in Double Homicide Sunday

    The GBI is reporting the arrest and charges against a Waynesboro man in the deaths of an Emanuel County man and Jenkins County woman.

    Raheem Whitfield has been charged with felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime in connection with the deaths of

    ...
    Information
    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 27 March 2024 | 14:26
    761 hit(s) |
  • Another Area School Threatend by Student

    Another area school had to address a threat allegedly made by a student as did Toombs County Middle School on Monday.

    The Candler County Sheriff’s Office reports that Wednesday morning, a student at Metter High School threatened to cause a situation at the school and while the Sheriff’s Office did not say

    ...
    Information
    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 27 March 2024 | 14:25
    888 hit(s) |
  • VHS HOSA Attends State Conference

    HOSA 2024

    Vidalia HOSA-Future Health Professionals recently attended the Annual HOSA State Conference in Atlanta. A total of 21 students attended and competed in 12 different competitive events.

    Of these, four students advanced to round 2. The final results revealed that Ava NeeSmith placed 7th in her

    ...
    Information
    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 27 March 2024 | 10:46
    233 hit(s) |
  • SDM Students of the Month

     

    SDM March SOTM

    Sally D. Meadows Elementary School announces the March Students of the Month. These students are honored for showing pride at Sally Meadows and modeling how to walk the Brave Way, and represent the motto and schoolwide expectations of "Be Respectful and Value Everyone!"

    Back Row (left to right):

    ...
    Information
    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 27 March 2024 | 10:42
    163 hit(s) |
  • Area Police Blotter

    Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:

    Murphy, Troy – Newport Rickey, FL – DUi: DUI Child Endangerment; No Driver’s License; Child Restraint Violation.

    Williams – Artavis – Vidalia – Sale/Manufacture/Distribution of Marijuana; Possession of marijuana With Intent to

    ...
    Information
    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 27 March 2024 | 09:08
    1175 hit(s) |
  • TCMS Student Removed From Campus Following Message on Wall

    Toombs County Middle School’s administration and staff acted swiftly Monday morning and dealt with a situation that involved a student writing an inappropriate message on a wall insinuating a threat towards the school and a school staff member. The student was removed from the campus.

    Toombs

    ...
    Information
    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 26 March 2024 | 16:58
    1000 hit(s) |
  • Teen Driver Charged With Two Counts of Homicide by Vehicle

    The driver of the vehicle that wrecked and claimed two young lives in the early hours of March 9th has been charged with their deaths.

    Eighteen-year-old Lauren Wilcher was driving her Dodge Charger just after midnight on Highway 130 in Vidalia when the vehicle left the road and struck a pine

    ...
    Information
    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 26 March 2024 | 16:57
    2736 hit(s) |
  • Under the Gold Dome: Week 11

    by Sen. Blake Tillery

    One week to go. Praise the Lord!  This session has been the hardest of the eight sessions you’ve given me the privilege to serve in.  The issues were tougher back in 2020-2022, but the sheer volume of topics, the depth we needed to get to resolve, and the speed of this year’s

    ...
    Information
    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 26 March 2024 | 09:17
    360 hit(s) |

Sportsbreak

  • VHA Student Athletes Sign Letters of Intent for Scholarships

    3 26 24 VHA 2 Sign

    (L to R, Front): Chad Cofield (father), JT Cofield, Whitney Cofield (mother), Angie Cook (mother), Lauren Cook, Bryan Cook (father), and Glenn Cook (grandfather); (Back): VHA Baseball Coach Seth Sitzman, and VHA Track Coach Jeff McCormick.

    Last Friday was a big day at Vidalia Heritage Academy. For

    ...
    Information
    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 27 March 2024 | 14:27
    164 hit(s) |
  • VHS Golf Teams Continue Region Play With Two Big Wins!

    The Vidalia Golf teams continued their early season success as they remained undefeated in Region 3AA play as they swept Appling County last Thursday at Brazell Creek Golf Course.

    In the Boy’s match, Austin Mosley was the low medalist, firing a 37 as the Indians defeated the Pirates by 38 strokes,

    ...
    Information
    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 26 March 2024 | 13:24
    208 hit(s) |
  • Lady Dawgs Fall in Close Match, Boys’ Soccer Extends Region Lead with Shutout Victory

    3 26 24 Toombs Co Soccer

    The Toombs County bulldogs’ soccer teams hosted Savannah Arts on Thursday night in a doubleheader.

    Girls’ Team Fights Hard but Falls Short (0-4):

    The Lady Dawgs (9-5 overall, 8-4 region) displayed a strong fighting spirit but ultimately fell to Savannah Arts by a score of 4-0. Despite the loss,

    ...
    Information
    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 26 March 2024 | 08:23
    191 hit(s) |
  • Brewton-Parker Athletics: Softball Thwarts (RV) Tigers in Game Two on Monday Afternoon

    3 26 24 032524 SB Recap D. Lucas

    MOUNT VERNON, Ga. – Brewton-Parker Softball hosted (RV) Stillman on Monday afternoon after shifting the weekend schedule around due to weather as Monday’s game was originally slated for Friday, Mar. 22.

    The Lady Barons (15-9, 5-5 SSAC) returned to conference play, hosting the Tigers (23-5, 7-5 SSAC)

    ...
    Information
    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 26 March 2024 | 08:18
    200 hit(s) |
  • RTCA Competes at Gator Relays

    3 25 24 RTCA Track

    (Kylie Acosta)

    RTCA's boys & girls competed in their first meet last Wednesday at the Gator Relays held at Georgia Southern.

    Coach Jake commented, "We had several top four finishers against very good competition. I was proud of both our teams and how we performed with a small number of athletes. I

    ...
    Information
    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 25 March 2024 | 14:27
    335 hit(s) |
  • VHS Indians Sweep the Indian Invitational

    3 25 24 VHS Track 1

    (Takaiya Bacon as she ties the school record in Triple Jump)

    The Indian Invitational Track Meet brought together athletes from various schools and regions, converging on Vidalia High School’s track with dreams of personal bests and triumphs. The atmosphere was sparked with anticipation as

    ...
    Information
    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 25 March 2024 | 14:20
    364 hit(s) |
  • Indians Let One Slip Away at Brantley Co.

    A walk-off hit in the bottom of the 7th inning left the Indians on the wrong end of a 4-3 loss to Brantley Co. Monday afternoon in Nahunta. The Indians would lead 3-2 heading into the bottom of the 7th but would give up two runs in Brantley County’s half of the inning as the Indians fell to  4-3 in

    ...
    Information
    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 25 March 2024 | 13:28
    197 hit(s) |
  • Toombs County Golf Sees Success in Back to Back Tournaments

    3 26 24 Toombs Co Golf

    The Toombs County Golf teams showcased their skills in two exciting tournaments this past week.

    On Wednesday, both the Men’s and Women’s teams traveled to the prestigious Georgia Southern Golf Course to participate in the Bulloch County Championship. Selected as the sole representatives from outside

    ...
    Information
    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 25 March 2024 | 13:24
    203 hit(s) |
  • Upshaw Throws Perfect Game, Leads Bulldogs to Dominant 11-0 Victory Over Tattnall County

    3 26 24 Upshaw

    The Toombs County Bulldogs (11-5, 5-1 Region) continued their dominance over the Tattnall County Warriors (8-9, 0-6 Region ) with another shutout victory, this time by a score of 11-0 on Thursday. Cameron Ledford led the offensive charge with a stellar performance at the plate, driving in four runs

    ...
    Information
    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 25 March 2024 | 08:23
    269 hit(s) |

Community Calendar

  • Area Factory Workers' Reunion

    The former pants factory of Vidalia will be having a reunion on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Chatters restaurant  in Lyons beginning at 12:00 noon.

    The meal is Dutch treat and former employees are encouraged to come early and begin reliving old memories.

    Information
    Community Event | Kathy Hilt | 27 March 2024 | 14:21
    138 hit(s) |
  • 50th-Year VHS Class Reunion

    Plans for the Vidalia High School Class of 1974 50th Reunion are underway and classmates should mark their calendars for October 12 for this special event!

    For more information, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

    ...
    Information
    Community Event | Kathy Hilt | 26 March 2024 | 12:40
    236 hit(s) |
  • Spring Band Concert

    band concert 002

    Information
    Community Event | Kathy Hilt | 26 March 2024 | 09:10
    58 hit(s) |
  • Grain Demonstration

    ALTAMAHA GRAIN DRILL DEMO POLLINATOR PLANTING 2

    Information
    Community Event | Kathy Hilt | 25 March 2024 | 12:56
    67 hit(s) |
  • Retired Educators to Meet

    The next meeting of the Toombs County Retired Educators Association will be Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Vidalia Public Library on Jackson Street.

    Members who have passed away will be honored at this meeting. Joanne Beasley will be conducting the memorial service. A small

    ...
    Information
    Community Event | Kathy Hilt | 25 March 2024 | 09:10
    274 hit(s) |
  • Don't Forget To Sweeten Your Ride

    Sweeten Your Ride

    Information
    Community Event | Jeff Raiford | 22 March 2024 | 11:10
    105 hit(s) |
  • Vidalia Onion Festival Is Coming!

    Vidalia Onion Festival

    Information
    Community Event | Jeff Raiford | 22 March 2024 | 11:09
    124 hit(s) |
  • Montgomery County Kindergarten Registration

    Kinder Registration 1

    Kinder 2

    Information
    Community Event | Kathy Hilt | 21 March 2024 | 14:33
    100 hit(s) |
  • Regional Transit Development Plan

    GDOT HOGARC TDP Online Survey Graphic English

    Information
    Community Event | Kathy Hilt | 14 March 2024 | 11:03
    116 hit(s) |

Obituaries

  • Mr. James B. “J.B.” Giles, Soperton

    GilesPIC3 It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Mr. James B. “J.B.” Giles, age 78, of Soperton, Georgia. With his family by his side, he peacefully slipped from this life on Tuesday evening, March 26, 2024                                                                                    while being comforted by and cared for at Community Hospice in Vidalia, Georgia. ...
    Information
    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 28 March 2024 | 07:21
    14 hit(s) |
  • Mrs. Janice Rhodes, Vidalia

    Janice Rhodes Mrs. Janice Rhodes, age 79, of Vidalia, died Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia after a brief illness. She was a native of Rome, Georgia and lived most of her life in Vidalia. She was a graduate of Model High School and worked as a secretary with Marlin...
    Information
    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 28 March 2024 | 07:20
    20 hit(s) |
  • Mr. “Buddy” Dees, Cedar Crossing

    Buddy Dees Mr. “Buddy” Dees, age 82, of Cedar Crossing, died Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at his home.  He was a native of Toombs County and lived most of his life in Cedar Crossing.  He worked with Lady Renee Industries as a carpenter and with Southern Company at Edwin I. Hatch Plant for many years.  He was a...
    Information
    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 27 March 2024 | 15:26
    313 hit(s) |
  • Mr. William "Bill" Peterson

    obit PETERSON William Fincher (“Bill”) Peterson passed away on March 24, 2024.  Bill grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, graduated from Woodward Academy and received a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Architecture from Tulane University.  From a young age, he had a God-given talent for architecture, design and...
    Information
    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 27 March 2024 | 13:22
    508 hit(s) |
  • Mr. Gary "Reb" Craft, Uvalda

    obit Craft Mr. Gary “Reb” Craft, age 72, of Uvalda, died Monday, March 25, 2024, at Memorial Health in Savannah.  He was born May 5, 1951 to the late Wedrell Finn Craft and Ruby Kate Lumley Craft.  He lived in Uvalda all of his life, and he was a 1969 graduate of Montgomery County High School.  He worked for...
    Information
    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 26 March 2024 | 16:47
    500 hit(s) |
  • Mr. Scottie Spikes

    obit Spikes The Vincent R. Drummer Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Scottie Spikes. Mr. Spikes was born in Vidalia, Georgia, February 18, 1973 to the late Bennie Ray and Lois Spikes. He entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida,...
    Information
    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 22 March 2024 | 09:49
    651 hit(s) |
  • Mr. Lorrinzy Telfair

    With regret, Vidalia Funeral Home announces the death of Lorrinzy Telfair who expired on Monday, March 18, 2024, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia. He lived in Ailey. He worked as a meatcutter in Vidalia. He is survived by one daughter, U’Quana Telfair of Jacksonville, Fl; 5 sisters, Tracy...
    Information
    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 21 March 2024 | 14:24
    517 hit(s) |
  • Ms. Renee Morris, Alamo

    obit Morris renee Ms. Renee Clark Morris, age 63, of Alamo, died Sunday, March 17, 2024, at her residence after an extended illness. She was a native of Wheeler County and lived most of her life in Montgomery County. She was a 1979 graduate from Wheeler County High School and was a homemaker. She was a member of...
    Information
    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 19 March 2024 | 16:05
    610 hit(s) |
  • Ms. Piccola Wooten

    With regret, Vidalia Funeral Home announces the death of Piccola Wooten. She expired on March 9, 2024, in Lawrenceville, GA. She lived all of her life I Toombs County, Georgia. She was a nurse for many years. She is survived by one daughter, Etta Martin, of Alabama; and one son, William Bell, of...
    Information
    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 19 March 2024 | 11:05
    650 hit(s) |

Church Calendar

  • April 6--Yard Give Away in Vidalia

    April 6--The Outreach Ministry of New Life In Christ Ministries, 208 Meadowbrook Street in Vidalia, invite you to come browse their "Yard Give Away", Saturday April 6th from 8:00 until. Clothes and Other Items. Call Mrs. Arlene Jones 912-805-0332 or Mrs. Sheena Johnson 912-585-4668 for more info.
    Information
    Church Event | Jim Perry | 25 March 2024 | 12:17
    396 hit(s) |
  • April 8-12--2024 Vidalia District Meeting

    April 8-12--Eastpark Church of God in Christ, 711 4th & Washington Streets in Vidalia, invites you to their 2024 Vidalia District Meeting at 7:30 each night. Monday April 8th with Bishop TL Snell of Dublin, Tuesday April 9th with Supt JL Hall of Vidalia, Wednesday April 10th Chief Knox of Hinesville, Thursday April 11th Overseer Mimbs of Baxley, Friday April 12th Bishop B. Hagan. Pastor Supt James F. & First Lady Monique McRae
    Information
    Church Event | Jim Perry | 18 March 2024 | 12:06
    239 hit(s) |
  • March 29-31--Easter Events in Uvalda

    Easter Program   March 29-31--Cedar Crossing Baptist Church, 2926 Cedar Crossing Road in Uvalda, invites you to their Easter Program covering "The Last Supper" Friday March 29th at 7:00. "The Garden & Trial" Saturday March 30th at 6:00. "The Crucifixion & Resurrection" Sunday March 31st at 6:00. Child care provided. Pastor Reece Mincey.
    Information
    Church Event | Jim Perry | 18 March 2024 | 11:56
    233 hit(s) |
  • March 31--Easter Service in Vidalia

    2024 0312 Easter Service   March 31--Calvary on Aimwell, 607 Aimwell Road in Vidalia, wants you to come Celebrate "The Hope That EASTER BRINGS", Sunday March 31st at 8:30 or 10:00 AM. Nursery available as well as a special service for children.
    Information
    Church Event | Jim Perry | 12 March 2024 | 12:27
    332 hit(s) |
  • April 7--Family & Friends Day in Mt. Vernon

    Family & Friends Weekend   April 7--Better Together Christian Community Church, 202 Church Street in Mt. Vernon, invites you to their Family & Friends Day, Sunday April 7th at 2:00 with guest speaker Rev. Elijah & First Lady Toney of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Soperton. Theme: "Jesus Strong, Calling All Troops" 2 Timothy 2:4 Pastor Craig & First Lady Latoya Snead.
    Information
    Church Event | Jim Perry | 08 March 2024 | 12:09
    143 hit(s) |
  • April 8-10--Three Night Revival in Mt. Vernon

    Three Night Revival April 8-10--Better Together Christian Community Church, 202 West Church Street in Mt. Vernon, invite you to join them for a 3 Night Revival, April 8th through April 10th at 7:00 with Rev. Arthur Gordon. Pastor Craig B. Snead Sr.
    Information
    Church Event | Jim Perry | 04 March 2024 | 12:11
    360 hit(s) |
  • (UPDATED) March 29--Good Friday Gospel Sing in Vidalia

    Gospel Sing Update   March 29--Vidalia Baptist Temple, 407 Slayton Street, invites you to their Good Friday Gospel Sing, Friday March 29th at 6:00 with Heartfelt Quartet & Hand in Hand. .
    Information
    Church Event | Jim Perry | 26 February 2024 | 12:04
    448 hit(s) |
  • Pass it along with...CHURCH NEWS!

    LET US GET YOUR MESSAGE TO THE PUBLIC WITH CHURCH NEWS!    Your Church Speaks   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
    Church Event | Jim Perry | 03 November 2021 | 12:30
    6803 hit(s) |

Meet The Staff

  • General Manager

    Listen to WVOP

    Jeff Raiford

    912-537-9202
  • Program Director

    Listen to WTCQ

    Bob Roberts, WTCQ

    912-538-9898
  • Program Director

    Listen to WYUM

    Jim Perry, WYUM

    912-538-1017
  • Traffic / News Director

    Kathy

    Kathy Hilt

    912-537-9202