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SDM Students See Red
AND THEY'RE OFF! -- Students at Sally D. Meadows Elementary School in Vidalia participate in the Annual Red Ribbon Parade to encourage remaining drug-free.
The entire student body and most faculty members of Sally D. Meadows Elementary School put their books and papers aside Wednesday morning and
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- Newsbreak | | 28 October 2021 | 00:00
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Two Toombs County Schools Shine for Education
Lyons Upper Elementary School and Toombs Central Elementary School have been recognized in nine performance categories and have earned the elite top distinction as Lighthouse Schools by the Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence, a nonprofit organization that independently assesses schools to ensure
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- Newsbreak | | 27 October 2021 | 00:00
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Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests.
Peterson, John Micheal - W/M - 37 YOA - 1088 Ezra Taylor Rd Lyons Ga Warrant Served (State Probation)
Gonzalea, Teresa Michelle - W/F - 41 YOA - 215 Holland St Collins Ga Warrant Served (Statesboro Police Department)
Spires, Justin Blake - W/ M
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- Newsbreak | | 26 October 2021 | 13:05
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Altamaha EMC Makes Donation
L-R: David Avery, SECCA Director of High School Programs; Shelly Smith, SECCA CEO; and Romanous Dotson, Altamaha EMC General Manager.Altamaha EMC’s Operation Round Up program provides assistance to charitable organizations and agencies in the seven counties served by Altamaha EMC. All Operation Round
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- Newsbreak | | 25 October 2021 | 07:13
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Breast Cancer Survivor Talks Health
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and on this months Health Talk, our Jeff Raiford had a discussion with Memorial Health Meadows Hospital Director of Radiology Tracey Kennedy about the importance of early detection.
Kennedy is a third-generation breast cancer survivor, and was diagnosed with
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- Newsbreak | | 25 October 2021 | 00:00
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Local Libraries To Begin Renovations
Great things are happening at the Ohoopee Regional Library but with progress, sometimes there must be a little pain.
Cameron Asbell, Director of the Library System, says temporarily, there will be a few changes, but what will ultimately come out of those is something to really look forward to.
“We
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- Newsbreak | | 22 October 2021 | 00:00
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Oxford Makes Donation to SECCA
L-R; Flora Torres, Oxford Import Administrator; Shelly Smith, SECCA CEO; Angie McDaniel, Oxford Senior Manager, International Operations; and David Avery, SECCA Director of High School Programs.Oxford of Lyons is pleased to present Southeastern Early College and Career Academy, SECCA, with a
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- Newsbreak | | 20 October 2021 | 18:06
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No Jurors Needed for October 26
Toombs County Clerk of Courts Nancy Pittman reports that jurors summoned to report on October 26 need not appear. All cases on the docket have been settled outside of court.
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- Newsbreak | | 20 October 2021 | 09:36
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Dr. Rentz Officially Hired as Superintendent
Montgomery County Schools officially has a new Superintendent as of Tuesday morning. At the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education Monday night, the members approved by a 4-1 vote to hire Dr. Stan Rentz on a 49 percent contract to lead the day-to-day operations of the system.
Dr. Rentz
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- Newsbreak | | 20 October 2021 | 00:00
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LADY INDIANS READY FOR COLUMBUS!!! (Updated)
The Vidalia Lady Indians are headed to the GHSA State Softball Championships in Columbus. Due to expected rain on Thursday morning, the GHSA has revised the Tournament schedule. The Lady Indians will now open play on Thursday at 4:00 P.M. when they take on the Bremen Blue Devils out of Region 5.
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- Sportsbreak | | 27 October 2021 | 07:27
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Luna Dominates TCMS Cross Country Season
October 26--Seventh grade Toombs County Middle School runner Juan Luna ran in 5 races this season. Not one time did a runner finish in front of him. Juan was 5-for-5 in his races. He won every single one of them. Undefeated. Juan's 1st race was on August 28th at the Bleckley County Clash of
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- Sportsbreak | | 26 October 2021 | 09:05
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Sports & Scores This Week (10-25-21)
October 25--Here are the latest sports schedules and scores for the week.
Monday, October 25
Tuesday, October 26
Baseball: Braves 6, Astros 2 (Game 1 World Series)
Wednesday, October 27
Baseball: Braves at Astros 8:09pm (Game 2 World Series) (WYUM, 1017 FM, Sweet Onion Country)
Thursday, October
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- Sportsbreak | | 25 October 2021 | 06:35
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Indians Fall Short Against Toombs
Trailing 21-12 with 5:07 to go in the game, the Vidalia Indians mounted a furious comeback only to see their effort come up seconds short as they fell to Toombs County 21-19, Friday night in Lyons.
After Bryce Davis hit Kaleb Bennett for his 2nd touchdown of the night, the Indians trailed 21-19
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- Sportsbreak | | 24 October 2021 | 17:46
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Alexander Brothers Heating & Air Area High School Scoreboard
Area High School Scoreboard – Oct. 22nd
Class AA
19 Vidalia "Indians" @ Toombs Co. "Bulldogs" 21 F
15 Swainsboro "Tigers" @ Jeff Davis "Yellow Jackets" 14 F
49 East Laurens "Falcons" @ Bacon Co. "Red Raiders" 27 F
Class AAA
13 Brantley Co. "Blue Herons" @ Tattnall Co. "Battle Creek Warriors" 10 F
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- Sportsbreak | | 22 October 2021 | 08:56
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Lady Indians Headed to Columbus Again!!!
For the 4th year in a row and the 7th time in the last 8 years, the Lady Indians of Vidalia High School are headed to the Elite 8 of the GHSA State Softball Tournament. On Tuesday evening, the Lady Indians punched their ticket to Columbus, sweeping Elbert County in two games 6-0 and 5-4 in
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- Sportsbreak | | 20 October 2021 | 18:34
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VHA Moves to 6-1 on Homecoming Night
Last Friday Night, the Vidalia Heritage Academy Football Team had a Homecoming to remember. The Eagles took on Nathaniel Greene in a region match up. The Eagles started off with a meaningful pregame. The VHA family honored Ethan Yearwood of Nathaniel Greene, a star athlete and well respected
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- Sportsbreak | | 20 October 2021 | 08:25
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VHS Cheer team Takes First in Statesboro
(L-R) (Top) Coach Julie Spivey, Jadhari Jones, Danni Thompson, Hayden Williamson, Zoey Alvarez, Rocki Johnson(Middle) Rebecca Evans, Celeste Hodges, Hailey Metts, Jayla Phillips, Breanna Barfield, Brynna Wheeler, Emma Neesmith, Coach Ann Michele Toole(Bottom) Abby Barr, Cadence Lanier, AnnaBeth...- Information
- Sportsbreak | | 18 October 2021 | 14:43
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Indian Runners Dominate WACO Invitational!
The Vidalia High School Cross Country teams traveled to Sandersville on Thursday, where they competed in the WACO Invitational, with both the boys and girls team capturing first place. Six boys and five girls registered Personal Records, with the Indians out-pacing Baldwin by 41 points and the
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- Sportsbreak | | 18 October 2021 | 09:02
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Community Calendar
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Area Blood Drives
Despite ongoing appeals to donors and the public, the American Red Cross emergency blood and platelet shortage continues. Thousands have answered the call to give, but additional donors are needed as we head into the busy holiday season. Donors of all blood types – especially type O – and platelet donors
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- Community Event | | 26 October 2021 | 08:04
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Trick or Treat Set in Lyons
The City of Lyons will hold Trick or Treating on Saturday, October 30, 2021, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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- Community Event | | 20 October 2021 | 12:29
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Lyons Lighted Christmas Parade
The Lyons Lighted Christmas Parade will be Friday, December 3, beginning at 6:00 p.. Registration is now open at www.LyonsMainStreet.com. Click the events tab and select Lighted Christmas Parade from the menu. The deadline to register is November 19th.
Call 526-6445 for more information.
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- Community Event | | 20 October 2021 | 12:24
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Library Closing Temporarily for Renovation
The Vidalia Toombs County Library and the Nelle Brown Memorial Library in Lyons will be closing on November 6, 2021 for one month while the books are being moved for the upcoming Vidalia Library renovation. This is just a temporary closure to ensure that the two locations' book collections can be
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- Community Event | | 20 October 2021 | 08:51
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Giving Back To The Community For Thanksgiving
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Obituaries
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Mrs. Charlotte Sanders English, Vidalia
Mrs. Charlotte Sanders English, age 79, of Vidalia, died Sunday, October 24, 2021, at Glenwood Health Care after a brief illness. She was born in Lyons, grew up in Tattnall County, and graduated in 1958 from Toombs Central School. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from... - Information
- Obituary | | 26 October 2021 | 11:23
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Mrs. Lois Jean McLain Phillips, Soperton
Mrs. Lois Jean McLain Phillips, age 81, beloved wife of Shannon Moore Phillips passed away on Monday morning, October 25, 2021 at the Treutlen County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Soperton. Born in Toombs County, she was the youngest and last living of three children born to the late Cannie... - Information
- Obituary | | 25 October 2021 | 16:40
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Mrs. Juanita Webster Hickman, Lyons
Mrs. Juanita Webster Hickman, age 92, of Lyons, died Friday, October 22, 2021, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia after a sudden illness. She was a native of Lake City, South Carolina, living in Charleston, South Carolina forty-five years before moving to Lyons in 2000. Mrs. Hickman... - Information
- Obituary | | 25 October 2021 | 09:51
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Mrs. Joanne E. Rolen, Johnson Corner
Mrs. Joanne E. Rolen, age 79, of the Johnson Corner Community, died Tuesday, October 19, 2021, from injuries received from an accident near her home. Born in Canton, Massachusetts, she and her family lived in numerous cities along the eastern seaboard, and in northeastern Florida for many years,... - Information
- Obituary | | 22 October 2021 | 08:21
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Mr. Benito Dominguez Chinas, Hazlehurst
Mr. Benito Dominguez Chinas, age 48, of Hazlehurst, passed away on Friday evening, October 15, 2021, at Meadows Regional Hospital following his battle with COVID-19. He was born on July 10, 1973, in Veracruz, Mexico to Nicolas Dominguez Rodriguez and Jeronima Chinas Tinoco. Benito owned his own... - Information
- Obituary | | 21 October 2021 | 14:02
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Rev. Robert Darryl Brown, Vidalia
Vincent R. Drummer Funeral Home announces the death of Rev. Robert Darryl Brown age 55 of Vidalia, GA who transitioned from life peacefully on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Advent Medical Center in Orlando, Florida. Robert was born on April 20, 1966 in Augusta, GA to the parentage of the late Robert and Leona...- Information
- Obituary | | 21 October 2021 | 08:37
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Mr. Elton Sharpe, Vidalia
Mr. Elton Sharpe, age 81, of Vidalia, died Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at Hazlehurst Court Care and Rehab after an extended illness. He was a native of the Rock Springs Community in Toombs County and was a graduate of Toombs Central School. He earned an Associate degree from Berry College in Rome and... - Information
- Obituary | | 20 October 2021 | 16:44
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Mrs. Rose Morris Riner, Cedar Crossing
Mrs. Rose Morris Riner, age 90, of the Cedar Crossing Community, died Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at her home following an extended illness. She was a native of Cedar Crossing and lived near there most of her life. She worked at Hazlehurst Manufacturing and Rose Bud Manufacturing for many years. ... - Information
- Obituary | | 20 October 2021 | 16:43
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Mrs. Eva Mae Pruitt, Soperton
Mrs. Eva Mae Pruitt, age 84 of Soperton passed away on Tuesday morning, October 19, 2021 at Treutlen Health and Rehabilitation Center in Soperton. Born in Montgomery County, she was one of four children born to the late Homer and Ollie Mae Woods Sharpe. She had been a lifelong homemaker and...- Information
- Obituary | | 20 October 2021 | 12:00
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Church Calendar
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November 7--Church Anniversary in Vidalia
November 7--New Life In Christ Ministries, 208 Meadowbrook Street in Vidalia, invites you to help Celebrate their 23rd Church Anniversary, Sunday November 7th at 12:30. Social distancing will be observed. Mask must be worn. Pastor Germain Williams.- Information
- Church Event | | 26 October 2021 | 12:41
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November 6--Harvest Fest at Victorious Empowerment
November 6--Victorious Empowerment Church, corner of Orange Street & Brogdon Street, invites you to Harvest Fest 2021, Saturday November 6th from 10:00 to 2:00. Free food, giveaways, live music and free clothing. www.victoriousempowermentchruch.org - Information
- Church Event | | 22 October 2021 | 18:53
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SPECIAL NOTE from Lyons Holiness Church
SPECIAL NOTE Lyons Holiness Church, 336 Skyline Blvd, wants to announce New Times for their Fall Season. * Sunday evening services now start at 5:00* Wednesday evening services now start at 7:00 Pastor Donny Hughes- Information
- Church Event | | 05 October 2021 | 09:46
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