Birth: Amari Renee Durden

Amari Renee Durden was born at 5:30 p.m. April 20 to Ashley Martin of Hinesville and Audrie Durden Jr. of Adel.

Diaries offer glimpse into history

Editor note: This is the second of a three-part series. It is not running three consecutive weeks but over a four-week period.

Sound off for May 20

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Judge says Bryan County can block landfill

Superior Court Judge David Cavendar ruled in favor of Bryan County's ordinances regarding landfills in a lawsuit filed by Atlantic Waste Services against the county.

Post's outdoor pools opening

Post's outdoor pools opening

Learning the ropes of working

Some accounting students devote their time to learning how to steal money. And law enforcement officials have to experience tazings and pepper sprays before they can carry those items on their belts - but the way crime procedures are presented on TV is a "bunch of horse hockey."

Liberty County Sheriff's blotter for May 20

April 19: Simple battery, cruelty to animals - A deputy went to investigate a domestic dispute in Midway and found two people seriously impaired by alcohol and/or drugs. There were no signs of violence, but a woman claimed a man grabbed her by the ankles and pulled her and threw her dog against a wall. Both were advised of the family violence act and warrant procedures.

Four running for Ludowici Council seats

Qualifying ended Wednesday for the two vacant seats on the Ludowici City Council. According to Ludowici assistant city clerk Tina Skipper, Price Chapman Jr. and Jim Fuller qualified in District 2, and Janis M. Goode and Kathy L. Phillips qualified in District 4. The Ludowici special election is June 18, and early voting begins May 28 at Ludowici City Hall.

BI hoping for dawn of new era

Folks looking to catch a glimpse of Bradwell Institute's new football coach, Adam Carter, got a chance during an informal meet and greet Thursday evening at the home of George and Babs Holtzman.

Ex LCHS slugger helps SSU Tigers to winning season

Former Liberty County High School baseball player Chris Arnold is having a good season as the Savannah State University Tigers keep advancing in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Championship Tournament, according to the school's athletic website.

Two Lady Tide run state meet

Two members of the Long County High School ladies track and field team competed at the recent AA state championships.

Rebels place first

The Eighth Grade Coastal Crew Rebels won first place at the 2013 Mothers' Day Tournament held in Hinesville May 11-12.

Sport briefs May 19, 2013

Kids Fishing Day at Harris Neck NWR

Garrison commander: Furloughs will hurt economy

Col. Kevin Gregory, U.S. Army Garrison commander for Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield, reported to the Liberty County Chamber of Commerce during its Progress Through People Luncheon on Thursday at Connection Church.

Baptist convention gets new president

The installation consecration service for Pastor Stanford L. Anderson, the new First District president of the General Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia was April 6 at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Richmond Hill.

Ties to post are worth fighting for

As a community, we could not be more proud to play host to a major military installation. We have been blessed to have members of one of the Army's finest divisions as neighbors and friends. We should never take this opportunity for granted.

Birth: Emmalyn Roxanne Joiner

Emmalyn Roxanne Joiner was born at 11:03 a.m. April 18 to Brian Joiner of Jacksonville, Fla., and Paige Joiner of Hinesville.

Birth: Benjamin Isaiah Jackson

Benjamin Isaiah Jackson was born at 10:43 a.m. April 14 to Laurie Fedak of Hinesville and Anthony Jackson of Hinesville.

Grapes or giants and grasshoppers

"And they came unto the brook of Eshcol and cut down from thence a branch with one cluster of grapes, and they bare it between two upon a staff; and they brought of the pomegranates, and of the figs … And there we saw the giants, the sons of Anak, which come of the giants, and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight" (Numbers 13:23-33).

Watch programs working in area

If a criminals plan on committing crimes in the Fleming Community, they had better think twice about it.

Angry air travelers turn up heat in Washington

On Monday, 1,500 air-traffic controllers - 10 percent of the total - were furloughed for the day pursuant to a budget deal Congress agreed on last August that none of the lawmakers or its author - President Obama - thought would ever come to pass.

Sound off for April 29

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Students put artistic talent on display

Liberty County High School hosted their annual art festival Thursday, showcasing the students' artistic talent.

State, local issues discussed at town hall

A crowd filled council chambers Thursday evening for a District 5 town-hall meeting. That district's councilman, Kenneth Shaw, led the meeting. Guests included City Manager Billy Edwards, Mayor Jim Thomas and state Sen. Buddy Carter, R-Pooler. "Get involved in your government," Shaw told his constituents. "If you complain but don't get involved, you really have nothing to complain about." Edwards listed and explained several city projects. Construction dominated the list, noting first the city was ...

Girls make state semis

First Presbyterian Christian Academy girls soccer coach Tom Sukaratana paced the sidelines, guiding his team through the motions as it played Terrell Academy on Friday in the Georgia Independent School Association state quarterfinals at St. James Sports Field.

Seniors honored during sweep

A friendly soccer competition between Bradwell Institute and neighboring Long County High School resulted in a shutout sweep for the BI teams Tuesday at Olvey Field.

Blue Tide fall short of playoffs

The Long County High School baseball team fell short of its ultimate goal, but still ended its season on a bit of a high note.

Liberty Co. track and field teams place second overall at Region 3-AAAA meet

Liberty County High School's track and field teams placed second overall at the Region 3-AAAA meet April 17-19 at Statesboro.

Miller honored at Georgia State awards banquet

Former Bradwell Institute football and soccer player David Miller was one of several athletes honored at the 58th annual Georgia State University Blue Carpet Awards Banquet on Thursday in Atlanta.