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  • Today's Top Stories From ABC News - October 2nd

    Trump

    Opening statements are scheduled to begin Monday in a Manhattan courtroom in the civil fraud case against former President Trump. The judge has already decided the core of the case, finding "conclusive evidence" Trump, his eldest sons and the Trump organization committed widespread fraud by lying

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    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 02 October 2023 | 07:19
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  • JD Dickerson September Students of the Month

    JDD Sept SOM

    J.D. Dickerson Primary would like to celebrate the Students of the Month for the month of September. Congratulations Students!

    Back Row  (left to right): Alayla Roundtree, Briseida Hernandez, Annistyn Hodge, Ryan Sasser, Beckham Brazeau, Heavenly Atkins, Jeremiah Hill, Journee Powell

    Middle Row

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    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 30 September 2023 | 08:19
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  • Sally D. Meadows September Students of the Month

    SDM Sept SOM

    Sally D. Meadows Elementary would like to celebrate the Students of the Month for September. Thank you for showing pride at Sally Meadows and modeling how to walk the Brave Way! These students do a great job of representing our PBIS motto and schoolwide expectations.  Be Respectful and Value

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    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 30 September 2023 | 08:13
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  • Stephens Named Lyons 2023 Citizen of the Year

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    Kim Stephens, Lyons 2023 Citizen of the Year, with Lucretia Nobles, Lyons 2022 Citizen of the Year

    The 51st Lyons Citizen of the Year was announced Thursday evening, and the name of the recipient was a well-kept secret until the man’s identity was revealed by the 2022 honoree, Lucretia Nobles.

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 29 September 2023 | 15:17
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  • Area Police Blotter

    Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests.

    Evans, Lorren - Vidalia - Warrant served (Vidalia probation warrant)

    Joiner, Lindsey Tremaine - Vidalia - Terroristic threats/warrant served x2 (Dublin PD/Wheeler Co.)

    Bailey, Brendan Lemuel - Vidalia - Criminal trespass, possession of

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    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 29 September 2023 | 07:25
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  • RTCA August Students of the Month

    RTCA August SOM

    RTCA’s Lower School Student of the Month for August is Weston Sheppard. Weston is the son of Wes and Natalie Sheppard. He has a little brother, Carson, two dogs, Ace and Isabella, three goats, and many chickens. Weston was selected by faculty because he is very helpful with his peers. He made the

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    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 28 September 2023 | 18:52
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  • Missing Juvenile

    FROM TELFAIR COUNTY SHERIFF SIM DAVIDSON
    Missing
     
     ****UPDATE**** Sampson was located safely Thursday morning and returned to school.
     
    Original Post:
     
    Please be on the lookout for 13 year old Ja’quavious Sampson who did not board the bus this morning bound for Telfair County Middle School where he is a
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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 28 September 2023 | 09:06
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  • Memorial Health Meadows Hospital Celebrates 60 Years

    60 Years MHMH

    Matt Hasbrouck, CEO; Anthony Miller, Chairman of the Board, Mike Calhoun, Chairman of the Meadows Foundation, and Dr. Karen McColl, Chief Medical Officer

    Dr. Neely

    Matt Hasbrouck, CEO; Mrs. Ben Neely; Dr. Ben Neely; and Dr. Karen McColl

    Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia celebrated a milestone

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 27 September 2023 | 15:23
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  • The Mercy Ministries Reaching Out to Those in Need

    Everyone knows medical care is expensive, but there is help available in the area for people who have no insurance, and Luis Gonzalez, Director of Ministry of The Mercy Ministries in Lyons says their doors are open and searching for patients.

    “We are trying to increase our patient load,” Gonzalez said.

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 27 September 2023 | 00:00
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Sportsbreak

  • Sports & Scores This Week (10-2-23)

    October 2-- Here are the latest sports schedules and scores for the week. 

    Monday, October 2

    Softball: Treutlen at Telfair County 5:30pm

    Volleyball: Vidalia at Tattnall County 6:00pm

    Savannah Arts Academy at Toombs County 6:00pm 

    Tuesday, October 3

    Softball: Vidalia at Toombs County 6:00pm (News

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 02 October 2023 | 08:08
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  • Lady Indians Shutout Toombs!

    Tymber Harris struck out 15 batters and Emma Vinson went 2 for 3 with 3 RBIs as the Lady Indians knocked off Toombs Co. 4-0 Saturday morning in Vidalia.

    The Lady Indians scored their first run in the bottom of the 4th inning when Vinson singled to left field to score Deidre Boston who led off the

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 02 October 2023 | 07:11
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  • Vikings Come Up Short in Shootout

    The Treutlen Vikings came up just short in a back-and-forth contest versus the Wilcox County Patriots at Bobby Driggers Stadium Friday night, falling 39 – 36.

    After Wilcox County recovered an onside kick to start the game, the Viking defense came up big when linebacker Jake Brooks picked off a

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    Sportsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 30 September 2023 | 14:44
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  • Alexander Brothers Heating & Air High School Scoreboard

     

    High School Scoreboard – Sept. 29th

     

    Class AA

    17 Appling Co. "Pirates" @ Pierce Co. "Bears" 14 F

    0 Brantley Co. "Herons" @ Toombs Co. "Bulldogs" 42 F

    27 Tattnall Co. "Battle Creek Warriors" @ Windsor Forest "Knights" 0 F

    Vidalia - Off

     

    Class A - Division II

    39 Wilcox Co. "Patriots" @ Treutlen

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    Sportsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 29 September 2023 | 10:34
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  • Lady Barons Fall to Rams on Thursday Night

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    Mount Vernon, Ga. – The Brewton-Parker Women’s Soccer team took on the University of Mobile (Ala.) at home on Thursday night.

    The Lady Barons (0-5-1, 0-3 SSAC) lost to the Rams (6-3-2, 3-1-1 SSAC) by a score of 4-1.

    “For bits and pieces in the match, we showed promise,” Head Coach Phillip Borde

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 29 September 2023 | 08:53
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  • Men’s Soccer Falls in Four-Goal Loss to No. 11 Mobile

    9 29 23 092823 MSOC Recap 7 L. Brafford9475

    MOUNT VERNON, Ga. – Brewton-Parker Men’s Soccer continued Southern States Athletic Conference action on Thursday night, playing hosts to No. 11-ranked Mobile (Ala.) in Mount Vernon, Ga.

    The Barons (1-8-0, 0-4-0 SSAC) dropped four goals to the Rams (5-2-2, 4-0-1 SSAC) in a tough loss on home soil.

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 29 September 2023 | 08:52
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  • Lady Indians Roll to 8th Straight on Senior Night!

    9 29 23 VHS SB Seniors

    Emma Humphrey drove in four runs on three hits, including her team-leading 8th home run, and Tymber Harris threw a no-hitter while striking out 13 Tattnall County batters as the Vidalia Lady Indians rolled over the Lady Warriors 8-0 Thursday evening in Vidalia.

    The win, on senior night, is the 8th

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 28 September 2023 | 14:24
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  • Lady Dawgs Softball Edged Out 2-0 Despite Out-hitting Appling County

    In a closely-contested match, the Toombs County Lady Dawgs Softball team was edged out 2-0 by Appling County on Thursday, despite out-hitting their opponents four to two.

    Both teams showcased stellar pitching with Appling County managing to strike out three batters, mirroring Toombs County

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 28 September 2023 | 14:18
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  • Toombs Volleyball Teams Keep the Winning Spirit Alive at Brantley County

    On Monday, the Toombs County Lady NetDawgs continued in their winning ways in Brantley County. The JV squad prevailed in three sets (25-22, 17-25, 15-10), extending their winning sreak to six matches and improving their overall record to 6-2. Meanwhile, the Varsity squad showcased their prowess by

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 28 September 2023 | 13:18
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Community Calendar

  • Retired Educators to Meet

    Toombs County Retired Educators Association will meet Thursday, October 5 at 10:30 a.m. in the Dr. Mark and Tonya Spivey Library on Jackson Street in Vidalia.

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    Community Event | Kathy Hilt | 29 September 2023 | 12:28
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  • Greater Vidalia Chamber Business Expo

    Business Expo

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    Community Event | Jeff Raiford | 29 September 2023 | 10:01
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  • Greater Vidalia Chamber Ribbon Cutting

    Greater Vidalia Chamber RC

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    Community Event | Jeff Raiford | 29 September 2023 | 10:00
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  • Gopher Tortoise Festival

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    Get Ready to Shell-ebrate!

    The Gopher Tortoise Festival is just around the corner, and we’ve got a burrow-load of exciting event details for you! Visit beautiful downtown Douglas on Saturday, October 7th and enjoy a full day of live music, arts & crafts, fun activities, delicious food and so much

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    Community Event | Jeff Raiford | 29 September 2023 | 05:31
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  • Tire Amnesty Week Through Friday

    The Tire Amnesty Week in Toombs County runs through Friday, September 29. This event allows citizens within Toombs County and its municipalities to bring scrap tires to the Toombs County Landfill entrance on Georgia Hwy. 15, in Lyons between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and dispose of old tires at no

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    Community Event | Kathy Hilt | 28 September 2023 | 09:56
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  • Auxiliary Fundraiser

    Flyer Meadows 3

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    Community Event | Kathy Hilt | 28 September 2023 | 09:14
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  • Vidalia Christmas Parade

    Christmas Parade flyer

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    Community Event | Jeff Raiford | 22 September 2023 | 10:30
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  • Neighborhood Trick or Treat Night

    Trick or Treat night

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    Community Event | Jeff Raiford | 22 September 2023 | 10:29
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  • Onion Festival T-shirt Design Contest

    T shirt contest

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    Community Event | Jeff Raiford | 22 September 2023 | 10:28
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Obituaries

  • Ms. Cathy Lewis, Vidalia

    obit Lewis Cathy Collins Lewis, 71, of Vidalia, died Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Community Hospice House after a brave battle with an extended illness. Cathy was a native of Vidalia and a 1970 graduate of Vidalia High School. She was long employed by the Georgia Department of Corrections, serving as...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 02 October 2023 | 09:26
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  • Miss Lorene Powell, Uvalda

    obit Powell Blessed with a long and joyful life; Lorene Powell, age 84 of Uvalda passed away on Tuesday morning, September 26, 2023, at her home, with her nieces and lifelong friend, Shelby Donaldson by her side.  She was a daughter of the late Luther B. and Eunice Johnson Powell of Uvalda, Georgia. She...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 28 September 2023 | 12:00
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  • Mrs. Betty Jean Allen, Vidalia

    obit Allen Mrs. Betty Jean Adams Allen, age 82, of Vidalia, died Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at The Oaks Bethany in Vidalia, following a brief illness.  She was a native of Montgomery County, growing up in Mt. Vernon and was a 1959 graduate of Montgomery County High School.  She lived in Mt. Vernon until...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 28 September 2023 | 09:11
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  • Mrs. Marilyn Liverman, Vidalia

    obit Liverman Mrs. Marilyn Eldena Liverman, age 80, of Vidalia, died Sunday, September 24, 2023, at The Oaks Bethany Home in Vidalia after an extended illness. She was a native of Hollywood, Florida and resided in Arizona until moving to Vidalia in April of 2023. Mrs. Marilyn was a Department Manager with Winn...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 26 September 2023 | 16:03
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  • Mr. Keith Head, Oak Park

    obit Head Mr. Keith Head, age 73, of Oak Park, died Monday, September 25, 2023, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia after a brief illness.  He was a native of Alma and a 1967 graduate of Bacon County High School where he played baseball and basketball.  He served three tours of duty in Vietnam...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 26 September 2023 | 10:24
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  • Mr. Reid Veazey Randall, Vidalia

    Reid Randall Mr. Reid Veazey Randall, age 69, of Vidalia, died Monday, September 25, 2023, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia after an extended illness. He was a native of Toombs County, living all over the United States, traveling for work until moving back to Vidalia in 2007. After graduating...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 26 September 2023 | 07:03
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  • Mr. Tommy Spoto, Bethlehem

    Tommy Spoto Mr. Tommy Spoto, age 85, of Bethlehem, died Saturday, September 23, 2023, at his home, following an extended illness.  He was a native of Tampa, Florida and was a 1956 graduate of Jefferson High School in Tampa.  He moved to Toombs County in the early 1960s and earned an Associate degree from...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 26 September 2023 | 07:01
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  • Mr. Kenny E. Moncus, Calhoun

    Kenny Moncus Mr. Kenny E. Moncus, age 64, of Calhoun, died Thursday, September 21, 2023, at his home, following an extended illness.  He was born August 23, 1959, in Vidalia, to the late Eugene Carlton Moncus and Lola Mae O’Quinn Moncus.  He was a 1977 graduate of Robert Toombs Christian Academy in Lyons.  He...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 23 September 2023 | 13:47
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  • Mrs. Martha Newton, Glenwood

    obit Newton Mrs. Martha Horne Newton, age 71, of Glenwood, died Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia after an extended illness.  She was a native of Montgomery County, grew up in Mt. Vernon and lived in Glenwood most of her life.  She was a 1981 graduate of Regents Nursing...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 21 September 2023 | 13:22
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Church Calendar

  • October 7--Pastor Appreciation in Cedar Crossing

    Pastor Appreciation   October 8--Cedar Crossing Baptist Church would like you to come to their Pastor Appreciation for Pastor Reece Mincey and wife Patsy, Sunday October 8th at 10:30 with Michael Combs bring the message through the Ministry of Sony and Testimony. Dinner served after. Bring a covered dish.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 29 September 2023 | 12:42
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  • October 7--Choir Anniversary in Mt. Vernon

    Choir Annivesary   October 7--Better Together Christian Community Church, 202 Church Street in Mt. Vernon, invite you to their Choir Anniversary with Honorees Better Together Unity Choir, Saturday October 7th at 3:00 with guest choirs Voices United, LCM Praise Team, Tribe of Judah, Mt. Zion of Soperton and Uvalda Community Choir.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 29 September 2023 | 12:35
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  • October 8--Homecoming in Kibbee

    October 8--Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Kibbee would like you to join them for their 157th Homecoming Celebration, Sunday, October 8th at 11:00 with guest speaker Dr. Mark Gregory from Brewton-Parker College. Dinner follows in the church social hall.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 29 September 2023 | 12:27
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  • October 21--Praise Party in Mt. Vernon

    Youth Praise Party October 21--Mt. Vernon Pentecostal Church would like all youth to come enjoy their 18th Annual Praise Party, Saturday October 21st at 5:00 with games, activities, food and more. Come represent your church in Song, Skit or Testimony.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 27 September 2023 | 09:05
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  • October 14--Prayer & Worship Service in Vidalia

    October 14--You're invited to a Prayer & Worship Service, October 14th from 10:00 to 2:00 at Southeastern Technical College, 3001 East 1st Street in Vidalia. "A God-centered time to come together to worship Him through Prayer & Praise, in Spirit & Truth, for the Saved and Unsaved." No preaching, teaching or offering. Dress casual.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 18 September 2023 | 09:47
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  • October 14--Fellowship and Pastor's Installation in Mt. Vernon

     Fellowship Installation   October 14--Mt. Vernon Pentecostal Church, 1802 North Railroad Avenue, invites you to their Fellowship Meeting & Installation Service for Rev. matthew & Sister Sheena Lamb and Bishop Ray & sister Christy Wood, Saturday October 14th at 5:00.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 17 September 2023 | 09:52
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  • 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. 
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 03 November 2021 | 12:30
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