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Rodeo offers barrels of fun
You don't have to go to Texas to see some good-ole, bucking-bull riders and honest-to-goodness cowboys and cowgirls.
Softball begins -- Lady Panther style
The pinging of the bats, and the neon green balls can only mean one thing. Fast pitch softball is just around the corner.
Fielding dreams
Lady Tigers softball is gearing up for the new season by starting tryouts at James Brown Park. Coach Jeff Eastlake expects four varsity players to return and hopes a few junior varsity players will be able to step it up to the next level. But, he knows that he faces a challenge, as a majority of the players will be freshman.
Showcasing a dream come true
A museum showcasing the military is now open in Gum Branch. Jimmy Whisman, retired chief warrant officer of the United Sates Army, took his passion for collecting military items a step further than most by creating his own museum. He hosted a special open house Sunday with about 40 people showing up to witness his dream becoming a reality. "I've been collecting items probably since 1969 and I wanted a place to display everything," Whisman ...
Homeless pets in Liberty: Dono's story
Editor's note: This is the first in a four-part series depicting the plight of homeless animals in Liberty and Long counties.
HPD: Mom killed sons
Eleven months after finding three bodies of three family members inside a residence on DeLoach Drive in Hinesville, the investigation has drawn to a close.
LCRD move affords after-school program
An earlier than expected move for Liberty County Recreation Department administrative offices has led to new after-school care programs for elementary-age students.
All female Mayor and Council honored
On July 21, the first mayor and city council of Walthourville, all women, were honored by the citizens of their community and the Liberty County Historical Society with a celebration, presentation and a historical marker. The marker read:
Liberty Fest deemed a success
Liberty Fest equaled Liberty fun for the thousands of participants who took part in the two-day event enjoying food, activities, music and fireworks.
Emergency responder spotlight
Georgia State Patrol Post 11's new commander is Sgt. 1st Class Charles Bennett. His post is responsible for handling traffic violations and wrecks that occur within the county on state-managed roadways. The GSP office is at 2301 Airport Road and the phone number for general information is 370-2600. Copies of accident reports handled by GSP may be obtained at the office for a fee of $5. Tickets written by GSP that take place within the ...
Nine Rockets in running for gold
Nine top track performers will represent Hinesville at the 2007 AAU National Junior Olympics. The Junior Olympics track meet will be at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville July 29-Aug. 4 and 13,000 athletes from all over the United States are expected to compete for their chance to win gold, silver or bronze. Team representative Cenita Chapman said the nine local competitors, affectionately known as the "Magnificent Nine," competed at regional qualifiers recently at Chapman ...
Two win medals at Junior Olympics
Two Liberty County youngsters medaled in tae kwon do at the Junior National Olympics last week in California. Bethany Lormis, 10, won a gold medal in forms and a gold in sparring and David Betts, 16, earned silver in forms and a bronze in sparring during their competition against some of the finest tae kwon do olympic-style kickboxing competitors from around the United States.
Hurricanes revamping offense
After their second straight loss, the Hinesville Hurricanes are rebuilding. The 'Canes have a bye-week this Saturday and plan to use the time off to strengthen their offensive line and meld a new quarterback into their offensive system. Paul Deese has joined the team as quarterback and started to run plays during last Saturday's game. The second loss came Saturday to the South Georgia Warriors of Thomasville. Deese was a third string quarterback at ...
One injured in 1 of 2 roll-over wrecks
A rollover accident along Highway 84 left one person with injuries, and another rollover accident on South Main Street left a young father slightly shaken with his infant daughter, both occurring within days of each other according to Hinesville Police traffic investigator Lt. Max McLendon.
MACE alleges roommates grew pot
The Multi Agency Crack Enforcement Drug Task Force arrested two men, both active military personnel at Fort Stewart, on drug charges ranging from misdemeanor possession of marijuana to possession with intent to distribute the drug.
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Teams earn state honors
First Presbyterian Christian Academy's boys' and girls' soccer teams swept the nominations and awards for the Georgia Independent School Association Class AA All-Region and All-State teams.
McMillan earns another high ranking
Liberty County High School football player Raekwon McMillan has received another boost in the national rankings.
Local athletes fare well at state meet
A few of Bradwell Institute's and Liberty County High School's track-and-field athletes fared well at their respective Georgia High School Association state meets.
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.
McRae invited to Durant’s skills camp
According to an article posted on govolsxtra.com, former Liberty County High School basketball player Jordan McRae received an invitation to the 2013 Kevin Durant Skills Academy, a three-day course on NBA-based strength and conditioning and skill development.
Hurricanes fall in title game
It was a heartbreaking end to their season as the Hinesville Hurricanes fell, 8-6 in overtime, to the Georgia Pirates on Saturday in the Spring League Championship Game in Augusta.
Thornton receives early honor
AthlonSports.com football editor Steven Lassan picked former Liberty County High School standout Shadrach Thornton among his top-20 running backs in the ACC for the 2013 season.
Lady ’Landers claim the crown
After being denied the Georgia Independent School Association Class AA state title last year, the First Presbyterian Christian Academy girls' soccer team wasn't about to let another chance to earn the crown slip away.
Three Tigers receive all-region honors
Three Bradwell Institute baseball players were selected for Region 3-AAAAA All-Region honors
Local youth bowler places second at Pepsi Tourney
Deniece Williams of Hinesville took first place in her age division at the 2013 Georgia State Youth United States Bowling Congress Pepsi Tournament, held April 27 in Columbus.
Hoop stars stress hard work, studies
Former Liberty County High School basketball players Rion Brown, Jordan McRae and Lamar Richardson dropped by the Shuman Center on Thursday evening and spoke to a group of young basketball players. The trio touched on the importance of working hard and maintaining good grades in order to play at the college level.
Pre-K field day held on BI’s Olvey
For some time, the children at the Liberty County Pre-K Center watched as Bradwell Institute's new football stadium was built. Once it was complete, the students admired the new field and facility, which sparked an idea that came to fruition last week.
Tigers name new athletic director
Bradwell Institute named former cross-country and golf coach Ken Griffin as the high school's new athletic director. Griffin fills the position once held by former Tiger football coach Jim Walsh.
Former Highlander, now at BPC, honored by FPCA
Former Lady Highlander basketball player Aaliyah Wilson got a big surprise when she visited First Presbyterian Christian Academy on Friday morning. The Lady 'Lander basketball standout received a scholarship last year to play basketball at Brewton-Parker College, but her busy schedule didn't give the school administrators an opportunity to honor her with a signing ceremony.
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