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STC President Larry Calhoun Announces Retirement
William “Larry” Calhoun, President of Southeastern Technical College, has announced his retirement, effective July 1, 2026, following a distinguished career in education, public service, and military leadership.
Calhoun has devoted his life to serving his country and the people of Georgia through
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- Newsbreak | | 14 April 2026 | 14:04
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BPCU Installs Sigma Zeta Honor Society
Brewton-Parker Christian University recently celebrated the installation of the Gamma Psi Chapter of Sigma Zeta, the national honor society for science and mathematics. The effort to bring Sigma Zeta to campus was initiated by Dr. Justine Hardy, Division Chair for Mathematics and Natural Sciences.
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- Newsbreak | | 14 April 2026 | 07:27
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Today's Top Stories From ABC News - April 14th
WHEN DID CARS GET SO EXPENSIVE?
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It used to be, you could get a decent used car for under $5,000—-and a new car for around $25,000. Not anymore. New vehicles now sell for an average of nearly $50,000, up 30% in six years and up 12% in the past year alone. Vehicles listing for less than $30,000, which- Information
- Newsbreak | | 14 April 2026 | 07:24
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The People House Week 12: Final 2026 Session Update
by Rep. Leesa Hagan
The General Assembly reconvened at the Capitol on March 31, 2026, for the final week of the 2026 legislative session. While on the House floor, we worked late into the evenings and early morning debating and voting on key measures to secure their final passage before the gavel
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- Newsbreak | | 13 April 2026 | 09:18
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Toombs County Child Dies After Being Run Over by SUV
A two-year baby died Wednesday afternoon in Vidalia after he was struck and ran over by an SUV.
Toombs County Sheriff Jordan Kight said the 911 dispatch received a call from Memorial Health Meadows Hospital around 5:50 p.m. advising that Zakai Johnson had taken to the hospital where he had been
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- Newsbreak | | 10 April 2026 | 11:53
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Soperton Resident Wins $1 Million on Georgia Lottery Scratcher
A Soperton resident won the $1 million top prize playing the Millionaire Maker scratch-off game from the Georgia Lottery. The lucky ticket was purchased at Flash Foods, 213 N. Marcus Street in Wrightsville. The player claimed their winnings on April 7 and chose the annuity option. Last week,
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- Newsbreak | | 10 April 2026 | 08:57
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9th Annual BPCU Southern Classic Raises $45,000
(Presenting Sponsor, Tim Redding of Metter Ford, pictured with Dr. Steven Echols, President of Brewton-Parker Christian University.)On Friday, March 27, Brewton-Parker Christian University (BPCU) hosted its 9th Annual Southern Classic Golf Tournament, presented by Metter Ford, at Willow Lake Golf
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- Newsbreak | | 10 April 2026 | 07:31
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State Settles Lawsuit In Death of Area GDC Inmate
A lawsuit filed by the family of a man killed while serving time in a nearby prison ended this week for $4 million settlement with the state after David Henegar was killed by his cellmate at the Johnson State Prison in Wrightsville. The settlement was agreed upon just a little over a week before a federal
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- Newsbreak | | 08 April 2026 | 14:50
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Mitchem, Michael – Lyons – Warrant Served; Obstruction.
Richards Suspended License; Headlight Requirement; Drugs Not in Original Container.
Walker, Daisy Miranda – Ailey – DUI; Open Container; Suspended License; Improper Stopping on Roadway;
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- Newsbreak | | 08 April 2026 | 13:27
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Vidalia Boys Capture Westminster Relays Title; Girls Fall Just Short in Thrilling Finish
The Vidalia High School track and field teams turned in an exceptional performance at the Westminster Relays, with the boys team capturing the championship and the girls finishing a heartbreaking half-point shy of the title.
The Vidalia boys dominated the meet, racking up 119 points to outpace
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- Sportsbreak | | 14 April 2026 | 09:06
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Barons Set Numerous PR’s at ASU Invite
The Brewton-Parker Christian University (BPCU) Barons track and field teams traveled to compete at the Annual Alice Coachman Invite in Albany, Ga. The Barons men’s team finished fifth out of a field of 12 teams, and the women’s team took home second place in a field of six full teams. The Barons
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- Sportsbreak | | 14 April 2026 | 08:59
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Bulldogs Battle Through Busy Tournament Stretch
(left to right: Gavin Ward, Noah Anken , Drew Woodruff, Vick Moore, Rhys Ward)
The Toombs County High School men’s golf team continued its busy spring schedule with strong competition across two recent tournaments, highlighted by a historic performance from senior Drew Woodruff.
The Bulldogs
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- Sportsbreak | | 13 April 2026 | 08:37
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Sports & Scores This Week (4-13-26)
April 13-- Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.
Monday, April 13
Baseball: Marlins 10, Braves 4
Savannah Athletic Association 11, RTCA 6
CCA 9, VHA 0
Soccer: Woodville-Tompkins at Vidalia 5:00pm
Treutlen 2, Glascock County 1 Girls
Trinity Christian 7, RTCA 2 Boys
Wheeler County at
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- Sportsbreak | | 13 April 2026 | 06:43
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Spurlock To Lead Crusaders
... Robert Toombs Christian Academy is proud to announce our new Head Football Coach, Sonny Spurlock. Coach Spurlock brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and leadership to our program, and we are excited about the future under his direction!Originally from Hartwell, Georgia, Coach Spurlock- Information
- Sportsbreak | | 10 April 2026 | 20:00
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Indians Secure Series with Senior Night Victory
The Vidalia Indians returned home to Greg James Field for Game 2 of their three-game series against the Savannah Country Day Hornets, and behind a strong all-around performance, they secured the series with an 11-1 win on a special Senior Night.
Before first pitch, the program honored its seniors,
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- Sportsbreak | | 10 April 2026 | 08:11
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Barons Down Knights
The Brewton-Parker Christian University (BPCU) Barons baseball team traveled to Cochran, Ga., to take on the Knights of Middle Georgia State University in a mid-week non-conference showdown. The Barons rallied from trailing 3-1 late in the game before a three-run bomb from Fred Guzman-Diaz broke
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- Sportsbreak | | 08 April 2026 | 08:14
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Indians Dominate Hornets
The Vidalia Indians hit the road to open a three-game series against the Savannah Country Day Hornets, and they made a loud statement in Game 1 with a commanding 14-0 victory.
On the mound, Veer Patel was nothing short of dominant. The right-hander carved through the Hornets’ lineup, racking up 13
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- Sportsbreak | | 08 April 2026 | 08:04
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Barons Split Doubleheader with Skyhawks
The Brewton-Parker Christian University (BPCU) Barons baseball team split a conference doubleheader on the road on April 4, 2026, against the Skyhawks of Point University. The Barons took the early game, 9-6, in the seven-inning contest and lost game two, 18-17.
The Barons controlled the opener
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- Sportsbreak | | 06 April 2026 | 08:38
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Community Calendar
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National Day of Prayer May 7th
The National Day of Prayer will be observed on Thursday, May 7, at Connection Church, 1613 Meadows Lane in Vidalia.
This year, there will be three observances: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.; 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.; and 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The Theme for this year's National Day of Prayer is "Glorify God
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- Community Event | | 07 April 2026 | 13:46
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Greater Vidalia Chamber Ribbon Cutting
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- Community Event | | 31 March 2026 | 15:12
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Obituaries
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Mr. Henry "Bud" Brady White, Tarrytown
Mr. Henry “Bud” Brady White, age 72, of Tarrytown, died Monday, April 13, 2026, at his home following an extended illness. He was born on August 20, 1953, in Candler County to the late Henry Brady White and Mary Emma Collins White. The family returned to Tarrytown in 1959, and he graduated from... - Information
- Obituary | | 14 April 2026 | 12:26
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Mrs. Mae "Audrey" Williamson, Vidalia
Mrs. Mae “Audrey” Joyce Williamson, age 88, of Vidalia, died Friday, April 10, 2026, at her home after a brief illness. She was a native of Montgomery County and had lived in Vidalia for the past 30 years. She was a graduate of Montgomery County High School and was a homemaker. Audrey was a member of... - Information
- Obituary | | 13 April 2026 | 13:54
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Miss Leslie J. Short, Augusta
Miss Leslie J. Short, age 68, of Augusta, died Monday, April 6, 2026, at The Oak Bethany in Vidalia after an extended illness. She was a native of Richmond County, growing up in Augusta, and lived there until moving to Vidalia in 2025. She was a homemaker, a member of Crawford Avenue Baptist...- Information
- Obituary | | 12 April 2026 | 13:59
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Mrs. Charlotte Ann Mathis, McNatt Falls Community
Mrs. Charlotte Ann Mathis, age 53, of the McNatt Falls Community, died Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia following an extended illness. She was born on March 3, 1973, in Wheeler County to the late Melvin E. Mathis and Elouise Wilkerson Mathis. She grew up in... - Information
- Obituary | | 12 April 2026 | 13:58
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Mrs. Sally Jo Collins Thompson, Vidalia
Mrs. Sally Jo Collins Thompson, age 89, of Vidalia, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at the home of her son and daughter-in-law following a brief illness. She was born and raised in Cobbtown, Georgia, and was a 1955 graduate of Collins High School. She then attended Georgia Southern College... - Information
- Obituary | | 11 April 2026 | 21:12
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Ms. Leola Mann, Vidalia
Leola Mann of Vidalia, GA, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on January 10, 1939, in Alston, GA to the late Henry and Corena Mann. Leola was a graduate of Montgomery County High School. Leola was a faithful member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in... - Information
- Obituary | | 09 April 2026 | 13:48
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Ms. Carlene "Corky" Keyes, Vidalia
Carlene “Corky” Keyes, age 75, of Vidalia, died Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Memorial Health in Savannah after an extended illness. She was born on June 21, 1950, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and grew up there and Waterloo, Iowa. She was a 1968 graduate of Kennedy High School and Kirkwood Community... - Information
- Obituary | | 09 April 2026 | 10:10
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Mrs. Princess Fawn "Angie" Butts, Vidalia
Mrs. Princess Fawn “Angie” Butts, age 76, of Vidalia, Georgia, died Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Select Specialty Hospital in Savannah. She was born on October 2, 1949, in Montour Falls, New York as the only child of the late Raymond Dewey and Frances Stanko Dewey. She lived in New York most of her... - Information
- Obituary | | 09 April 2026 | 09:06
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Elizabeth Mary Ann McKenzie
Graveside services for Elizabeth Mary Ann McKenzie will be held Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM in Westview Cemetery in Soperton, GA. The family will receive friends beginning at 12:30 in the cemetery. Elizabeth Mary Ann McKenzie was born September 23, 1988 in Austell, Ga to Laura A. Miller McKenzie... - Information
- Obituary | | 07 April 2026 | 15:22
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Church Calendar
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April 25--Gospel Sing in Glenwood
April 25--Snowhill Community Church, 864 Snowhill Church Road in Glenwood, invites everyone to their Gospel Sing, April 25th at 7:00. Special guests will be Heaven's Tradition from Douglas. Come expecting a blessing. - Information
- Church Event | | 14 April 2026 | 07:41
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April 26--Homecoming in Uvalda
April 26--Cedar Crossing Baptist Church, 2926 Cedar Crossing Road in Uvalda, invites you to come celebrate, reconnect and enjoy Homecoming in Worship, Food & Fellowship, Sunday April 26th at 10:30. Special Guests "Great Visioner" sharing their Message through song and testimony. Dinner on the grounds. Meat furnished, just bring your favorite dish to share. No Sunday School. - Information
- Church Event | | 13 April 2026 | 09:21
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April 19--Special Service featuring Veteran in Glenwood
April 19--Snowhill Community Church, 864 Snowhill Church Road in Glenwood, would like you to come to a Special Service, Sunday April 19th at 11:00 and 6:00. Featured will be Rev. Mark Sikes of Athens. Rev Sikes is a veteran who who got hurt in Iran.- Information
- Church Event | | 09 April 2026 | 12:34
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Special Notice: Lyons Pastoral Position Announcement
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- Church Event | | 06 April 2026 | 11:42
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