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BPC Announces New Sport and Exercise Science Degree
Brewton-Parker College (BPC) is pleased to announce the creation and approval of a new degree program to begin in the Spring of 2022, a Bachelor of Science degree in Sport and Exercise Science (SES). The Board of Trustees of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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- Newsbreak | | 07 December 2021 | 08:13
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Rad Tech Program Graduates Nine in STC Class of 2021
(L to R) Program Director/Instructor Tara Powell, Cesar Marquez, Grace Reed, Jennifer Sabillon, Deyra Colmenares, Maegan McCumbers, Corissa Vaughn, Stormy Messex, Katrina Walker, Ansley Brannen, and Clinical Coordinator/Instructor Keegan SpellNine students graduated from the Radiologic Technology
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- Newsbreak | | 07 December 2021 | 07:08
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Arrest Made in Courthouse Bomb Threat
WEEKS, RODNEY STEVEN
The man believed to be responsible for the evacuation of the Toombs County Courthouse on November 15 because of a bomb threat has been arrested and charged.
The Toombs County Sheriff’s Office reports that around 10:06 a.m. on that date, dispatch received a call from the Toombs County
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- Newsbreak | | 07 December 2021 | 00:00
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Help A Needy Veteran This Christmas
Please join us in helping over 300 local veterans, many who are homeless, housed at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center, with items they desperately need. How can you help? Please donate a Christmas gift that they can use including, slippers, socks, robes, blankets, coats, shoes, toiletry items, and
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- Newsbreak | | 06 December 2021 | 13:41
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Jermon Approved as Vidalia's New Chief of Police
Chief James Jermon and Mayor Doug Roper
He’s no stranger to the City of Vidalia. In fact, he’s served the Sweet Onion City in a police uniform for over 20 years. And now, he’s the new Chief of Police.
At a called meeting at noon Friday, the City Council made an official recommendation and approved
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- Newsbreak | | 03 December 2021 | 13:32
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RTCA Jr. Beta & K5 Collect Toys
Robert Toombs Christian Academy's Jr. Beta Club and Kindergarten class collected toys for children in Shriner's Hospitals. Jr. Beta and Kindergarten challenged the school to bring in donations and together collected a lot of items for these children. These donations will be handed out from our
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- Newsbreak | | 02 December 2021 | 09:23
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Social Security Warns of Ongoing Scam
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has once again release an alert on a scam.
In a press release this week, the SSA reminds everyone that they will never threaten, scare, or pressure you to take an immediate action. If you receive a call, text or email that threatens to suspend your Social
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- Newsbreak | | 01 December 2021 | 14:20
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Area Blotter Report
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests.
Kight, Ronald Lee - W/M - 47 YOA - 500 Pine St Vidalia Ga Criminal Damage to Property / Entering Auto
Weeks, Rodney S - W/M - 44 YOA - 1306 Robinson Rd Vidalia Ga Warrant Served (Toombs County)
Page, Ashley Garrette - B/M - 42 YOA - 274
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- Newsbreak | | 01 December 2021 | 09:11
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Uvalda Woman Charged With Homicide by Vehicle
Peggy Sue Glisson
A Uvalda woman has been arrested and charged in the death of a motorcyclist last July.
Peggy Sue Glisson was arrested on November 23 following a Georgia State Patrol investigation into the death of Shannon Googe of Lyons on July 17 of this year in front of Big Ma’s convenience
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- Newsbreak | | 01 December 2021 | 00:00
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RTCA Basketball Recap
Top scorers junior JaSahun Powell and freshman Meredith Durden were the top scorers in Tuesday's game against Trinity.
Robert Toombs Christian Academy's Varsity Girls Basketball teams played Trinity on Tuesday, November 30th. The Lady Crusaders lost to Trinity Christian 46-22 but played hard and
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- Sportsbreak | | 07 December 2021 | 09:29
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Three BPC Student-Athletes Compete at North American Open Finals; Vereen Earns Gold While Walker Captures Bronze
DENVER, Colo. – A trio of Brewton-Parker Olympic Weightlifting student-athletes competed at the 2021 USA Weightlifting North American Open Finals over the weekend in Denver, Colorado.
Both Tayon Vereen and Nia Walker competed as individuals representing their local club from Savannah, Ga. while
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- Sportsbreak | | 07 December 2021 | 09:01
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Indians Show Well at Jacket Duals
The Vidalia Wrestling team went 7-2 in their matches over the weekend, taking 4th place in the Yellow Jacket Duals held Friday and Saturday in Hazlehurst. Competing in a field with 25 other schools, many in higher classifications, the Indian grapplers made a great showing finishing behind
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- Sportsbreak | | 06 December 2021 | 12:44
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Vidalia Splits With Montgomery County
The Vidalia High School Basketball teams split a pair of games with Montgomery County on Saturday at Parsons-Reid Gymnasium, with the Indians winning 71-59 and the Lady Indians falling 64-52. Senior Ty Dalley (Above) exploded for 38 points in the boy’s game, including eight 3-pointers to lead the
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- Sportsbreak | | 06 December 2021 | 11:52
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BPC Track & Field Teams Open Season with First Place Finishes at Barons Indoor/Outdoor Invite
MOUNT VERNON, Ga. -- The Brewton-Parker Men’s Track & Field program hosted the Barons Indoor/Outdoor Invitational on Saturday in Mount Vernon, Ga.
Brewton-Parker hosted its first home meet in program history at the Montgomery County Track & Field Complex across from BPC’s campus with Edward Waters
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- Sportsbreak | | 06 December 2021 | 08:17
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Sports & Scores This Week (12-6-21)
December 6----Here are the latest sports schedules and scores for the week.
Monday, December 6
Basketball: Pinewood 20, RTCA 8 Girls
RTCA 74, Pinewood 55 Boys
Tuesday, December 7
Basketball: East Laurens at Vidalia 6:00pm (WTCQ-FM, 97.7, Classic Hits, 98Q)
Toombs County at Jeff Davis 6:00pm
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- Sportsbreak | | 05 December 2021 | 18:32
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Lady Barons Finish Third at Patriot Duals; BPC Closes Day Two with 5-2 Record
WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. –Brewton-Parker Women’s Wrestling closed out completion at the Patriot Duals on Saturday with a third-place finish in the championship bracket.
The Lady Barons split the day with a 1-1 record for the third-place finish, closing out the duals with a 5-2 overall record.
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- Sportsbreak | | 05 December 2021 | 10:45
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Men’s Wrestling Receiving Votes in Latest NAIA Coaches’ Poll; DeSilva Ranked 6th at 184
MOUNT VERNON, Ga. – The Brewton-Parker men’s wrestling program appeared in the receiving votes section in the latest NAIA Men’s Wrestling Coaches’ Poll, the national office announced on Friday.
The Barons were mentioned in the receiving votes section with 15 votes in the poll, adding a few votes
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- Sportsbreak | | 05 December 2021 | 10:36
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Women’s Wrestling Produce Strong Showing on Day One of Patriot Duals
WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. – The Brewton-Parker women’s wrestling program began competition on Friday at the Patriot Duals in Williamsburg, Ky. The Lady Barons opened the tournament with a strong showing on day one, gathering a 4-1 record in a field loaded with talented wrestlers.
BPC posted wins over
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- Sportsbreak | | 04 December 2021 | 10:41
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Community Calendar
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VHS Symphonic Band & Percussion Ensemble
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- Community Event | | 06 December 2021 | 14:33
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Help A Needy Veteran This Christmas
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- Community Event | | 06 December 2021 | 13:37
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City of Vidalia Public Hearing Notice
City of Vidalia Public Hearing Notice Proposed Operating Budgets For Fiscal Year 2022
Monday, December 13, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. Municipal Annex, 302 E. First Street A copy of the proposed operating budgets will be available at the Vidalia City Hall for public review between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4
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- Community Event | | 29 November 2021 | 09:59
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Altamaha EMC Accepting Scholarhip Applications
Altamaha EMC is currently accepting applications for the Walter Harrison Scholarship. The $1,000 scholarship can be used at any accredited two- or four-year university, college or vocational-technical institute in Georgia. Altamaha EMC members can obtain an application by visiting Altamaha EMC’s
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- Community Event | | 10 November 2021 | 14:29
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Montgomery County Scrap Tire Amnesty Event
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- Community Event | | 10 November 2021 | 08:03
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Obituaries
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Mr. Christopher Allen “Chris” Stuckey, Montgomery County
Mr. Christopher Allen “Chris” Stuckey, age 54, of Montgomery County, died Friday, December 3, 2021, at Memorial Health in Savannah after a sudden illness. He was a native of Savannah, living in Vidalia most of his life, and in Montgomery County the past three years. He worked as an assistant...- Information
- Obituary | | 07 December 2021 | 15:44
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Mr. Randy Lamar Lynn, Five Points Community
Mr. Randy Lamar Lynn, age 66, of the Five Points Community in Emanuel County, died Sunday, November 21, 2021, after a sudden illness. He was a native of Savannah, and lived in Toombs County, Tattnall County and in Five Points most of his life. He was a farmer, welder, logger, mechanic, and heavy... - Information
- Obituary | | 06 December 2021 | 16:23
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Mrs. Carol Faulk, Guyton
Mrs. Carol Faulk, age 74, of Guyton, died Thursday, December 2, 2021, at Homestead Hospital Baptist Health South Florida after a brief illness. She was a native of Atlanta, living in Riverdale many years and in Effingham County since 1991. She was a homemaker and Baptist by faith. Carol enjoyed... - Information
- Obituary | | 06 December 2021 | 16:22
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Mr. Walter H. "Sonny" Scott, Vidalia
Mr. Walter H. "Sonny" Scott, age 75, of Vidalia, died Saturday, December 4, 2021, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia after a sudden illness. He was a native of Toombs County, living in Miami, Florida for several years, and in Vidalia most of his life. He worked at Federal Pacific,... - Information
- Obituary | | 06 December 2021 | 08:12
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Mr. David W. Heath, Lyons
Mr. David W. Heath, age 59, of Lyons, Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at his home after a sudden illness. He lived in Dothan, Alabama most of his life, graduated high school there, and moved to Lyons in 1999. He was Baptist by faith, an automotive mechanic for many years, Parts Manager at Vidalia... - Information
- Obituary | | 05 December 2021 | 10:31
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Mr. Jack Wayne Hilton, Kibbee Community
Mr. Jack Wayne Hilton, age 68, of the Kibbee Community, died Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta from injuries sustained at his home on November 10th. He was a lifelong resident of Montgomery County, living in Kibbee all of his life. He was a 1970 graduate of Montgomery...- Information
- Obituary | | 02 December 2021 | 15:42
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Mr. Elvin W. Wrenn, Tattnall County
Mr. Elvin W. Wrenn, age 65, of Tattnall County, died Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia. The Tattnall County native lived there most of his life, in Savannah for several years, and moved to Vidalia in 1999. Elvin was a carpenter, welder, and commercial... - Information
- Obituary | | 02 December 2021 | 15:41
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Mrs. Celia Fountain Gillis, Mt. Vernon
Mrs. Celia Fountain Gillis, age 81, of Mt. Vernon, died Monday, November 29, 2021, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia after an extended illness. She was a lifelong resident of Mt. Vernon, and she was a 1958 graduate of Montgomery County High School. She retired as a social worker after... - Information
- Obituary | | 30 November 2021 | 15:55
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Mrs. Ann Oliver Clark, Lyons
Mrs. Ann Oliver Clark, age 82, of Lyons, died Sunday, November 28, 2021, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital after a brief illness. She was a lifelong resident of Lyons. She was a 1956 graduate of Lyons High School, attended Wesleyan College in Macon, and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Education from the... - Information
- Obituary | | 30 November 2021 | 15:53
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Church Calendar
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December 12--Christmas Cantata in Lyons
December 12--Lyons First United Methodist Church, 126 East Wesley Avenue in Lyons, invites everyone to their Christmas Cantata "JOY! A Gospel Christmas Celebration" by the Chancel Choir, December 12th at 5:00. Composed & arranged by Joel Raney. Choir under the direction of Diane McBride. Light refreshments served after. Pastor Randall Smith.- Information
- Church Event | | 30 November 2021 | 09:45
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December 24--Candlelight Service in Vidalia
December 24--Grace United Methodist Church, 1200 Aimwell Road in Vidalia, would like you to come to their Candlelight Christmas Eve Service, Friday December 24th at 5:00. Pastor Bill Baker. Note: This outdoor event but will be moved inside in the event of rain.- Information
- Church Event | | 23 November 2021 | 11:53
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December 19--Live Nativity in Vidalia!
December 19--Grace United Methodist Church, 1200 Aimwell Road, invite you to their Live Nativity (on an all new date this year), Sunday December 19th at 6:00. Enjoy free hot chocolate & cookies. Also, door prizes! Admission is free. - Information
- Church Event | | 23 November 2021 | 09:50
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December 10--Christmas Hope through Hilarity!
December 10--The First Baptist Church of Lyons, 144 South Washington Street, would like to offer you Hope through Hilarity, Friday December 10th at 7:00 with a Christmas concert & comedy event featuring Scott & Donna Davis in the worship center. For tickets call 583-4985. Or visit Eventbrite at https://bit.ly/3Cpn8z0 . Tickets are free but a love offering will to taken up. Daniell Baptist Association. - Information
- Church Event | | 03 November 2021 | 12:33
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Pass it along with...CHURCH NEWS!
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. Send it to JIM PERRY! Email jperry @ radiojones.comFax 537-4477 - Information
- Church Event | | 03 November 2021 | 12:30
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