Thomas Edward ‘Eddie’ Echols Thomas Edward “Eddie” Echols, 81, of St. Simons Island, formerly of Patterson, passed away peacefully after an extended illness early Saturday morning, January 18, 2025, ...

MLK Day was a great day, even if it was so cold. We didn’t let that stop us, however. Many supporters were there to make this parade day great. Thank you to Isaac and Jacqueline Moses. Let us keep ...

In the flood of tributes following Jimmy Carter’s passing, one major aspect of his legacy was largely overlooked: his unwavering commitment to rural America. As the only president in modern history to ...

Thomas Edward “Eddie” Echols, 81, of St. Simons Island, formerly of Patterson, passed away peacefully after an extended illness early Saturday morning, January 18, 2025, at his home on St. Simons ...

Dr. Kevin Smith, former Pierce County Superintendent, recently held a book signing event at the Pierce County Chamber of Commerce. Smith’s book, Reflections of Godly Leadership, contains personal and ...

Bobbie Johnson, Charlissa Culp and Timothy “Timmy” Harris were among those recognized at the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. program Saturday night held at the Scott Chapel United Methodist Church ...

COLUMBUS — Pierce County’s trek to the 16-team Class AA dual state tournament here at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center was short-circuited with two quick losses. The Area 3 secondseed Bears ...

Waycross honored Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a parade on Monday afternoon, January 20 through the streets of downtown. Participants and spectators braved near-freezing temperatures under a bright ...

Ware County’s Darius Ward (2) drives to the basket between Benedictine’s trio of John Lilly (24), Stephen Cannon (22) and Caron Hall during first quarter action Friday. Ward scored seven points in the ...

Marshall Rowland, a pioneering country music broadcaster, is pictured during his days as a disc jockey at radio station WJHP. Rowland, who was raised in Waynesville, passed away January 11 in ...

Mary Emma Moore and Ceb Carter, seniors at Pierce County High School, held a Winter Formal for juniors and seniors December 14 at the Train Depot in Blackshear. The students raised $1,500 and donated ...

Drawn outside by the sounds of the marching band, Mimi Ellison (left) and Jessica Floyd take a break from Burger King to enjoy watching the MLK Jr. parade. Picture by Greg O’Driscoll David calls new ...