SEVERE WEATHER - HEAT/FLOODING
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
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
...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
...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
...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
...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
...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
...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
...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
...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
...(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
...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)
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
...(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.
...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
...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
...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
...(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.
...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
...The Laurens County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting scheduled on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, has been move to Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at noon.
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
...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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