Archive By Author - Randy Murray
Child helps save sisters
Like most 7-year-olds, if Jennifer Allen even speaks to strangers, it's little more than a whisper. But her shyness disappears when her younger sisters are in trouble.
Plans finalized for July 4 meals
The Hinesville Military Affairs Committee has finalized coordination plans to provide free meals to Fort Stewart soldiers and their families during the installation's Fourth of July celebrations.
Wounded warriors get new commander
Fort Stewart's Warrior Transition Battalion has a new commander. Following a change of command ceremony at Marne Garden Friday, Lt. Col. Rosemarie Deck took command from Lt. Col. William Reitemeyer, who had commanded the unit for 29 months.
City OKs public art mural for downtown
Hinesville City Council Thursday approved a community art mural as a 175th birthday present to the city and Liberty County from the Hinesville Area Arts Council.
Camp’s replacement opens
The Coastal Empire Council of the Boy Scouts of America has opened its camp near Sylvania that replaced Camp Blue Herron in Liberty County.
On-time poppa
Every child's birth is a miracle, but the coincidences surrounding the births of a local couple's children cause them to believe they're extra blessed.
New brass will help lead 3rd ID
The 3rd Infantry Division welcomed two new senior leaders, including a colonel who will stand in as post commander for the next year, in a Thursday morning ceremony at Fort Stewart's Marne Garden.
Drawing for a cause
The United Way of Liberty County recognized the winners of a logo design contest Thursday during its meeting at Poole's Deli.
Historic site was family home for 140 years
A cotton plantation that was home for one Georgia family for more than 140 years is preserved as an historic site by Georgia State Parks.
Proclamation signed for Dump the Pump Day
Hinesville Mayor Jim Thomas and Col. Kevin Milton, U.S. Army garrison commander for Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield, hold a proclamation signed by Thomas.
Junior-grade soldiers, families get free laptops
Many soldiers have endured years of repeated deployments, which separate them from their families for long periods of time.
Ft. Stewart fishing event draws crowd at Pond No. 30
The late Franc White, host of the regional TV show "The Southern Sportsman," used to end his weekly outdoors show with a fervent suggestion.
Army marks 237th birthday
The U.S. Army turned 237 years old Thursday. To celebrate, Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield conducted a military-style birthday party on Cottrell Field with narration of its history provided by Maj. Gen. Robert "Abe" Abram, commander of the 3rd Infantry Division and Stewart-Hunter, and with soldiers dressed in period uniforms.
Ex-soldier gets max for murders
Neftaly Platero, who was convicted Tuesday of two counts of premeditated murder and one count of attempted premeditated murder during court-martial proceedings, learned his fate late Wednesday afternoon when the military court passed a sentence of life in prison.
Overcoming hurdles
Area homeless and nearly homeless had an opportunity to connect with 30 private organizations and government agencies able to provide them with the resources at Mt. Zion Community center Saturday.
Articles By Author - Randy Murray
Council OKs shopping center plat
The Hinesville City Council held a special meeting Wednesday morning to review, discuss and approve the final plat for the Magnolia Oaks Shopping Center at Airport Road and Highway 196 West.
Candlelight vigil for nation's fallen
Soldiers and members of the community joined more than 30 "Gold Star" family members Thursday morning at Fort Stewart's Main Post Chapel for a candlelight vigil for America's fallen service members.
Milk and cookies are addictive
In ancient times, before "inventive spelling," young minds were required to learn phonics and spelling rules. We even had word lists on which we were tested weekly - words we not only had to spell correctly but define and use properly in a sentence.
City counting mosquitoes, looking for control
Mosquitoes are major pests in Coastal Georgia, and according to the Mosquito Control experts with Hinesville's Department of Public works, they're not going away.
Relay for Life draws 55 teams, 500 walkers
The 2013 Liberty County Relay for Life included 55 teams and nearly 500 participants who raised nearly $120,000, according to the American Cancer Society's website for relay events.
92-year-old Riceboro man gardens by hand
In the cool of the morning, Henry Relaford leaned forward on an old push-plow. His strong, rugged hands pushed hard against the wooden handles, making the rusty big wheel turn and allowing the razor-sharp blade to cut through the soil.
City tells developer to produce plan before vote
Most of Thursday's Hinesville City Council meeting focused on a request to approve a "concept proposal" of the final plat for the Magnolia Oaks shopping complex at the intersection of Highway 196 West and 15th Street.
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.
Little ones learn healthy habits
Winn Army Community Hospital's Department of Public Health and Fort Stewart's Dental Activities Command teamed up last month to teach healthy habits to children at Stewart's child-development centers as part of Winn's observance of Month of the Military Child.
Bill supposed to help parks, communities
The recently signed Rural Tourism Protection Act helps Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites meet budget challenges and aids communities dependent on the tourism provided by the state's parks, historic sites or outdoor recreation areas within their communities, according to state Rep. Debbie Buckner, D-Junction City, who wrote the bill.
The Heritage Bank in Midway robbed
The Heritage Bank in Midway was robbed during the lunch hour Friday. Midway Police Chief Kelli Morningstar only could confirm the bank was robbed at 12:39 p.m. before deferring all questions to the Liberty County Sheriff's Office.
Little ones learn healthy habits
Winn Army Community Hospital's Department of Public Health and Fort Stewart's Dental Activities Command teamed up last month to teach healthy habits to children at Stewart's child-development centers as part of Winn's observance of Month of the Military Child.
Four fallen soldiers honored on walk
Four more eastern redbud trees have been planted at Fort Stewart's Warriors Walk, bringing the total number of living monuments to 457. The newly planted trees memorialize the service of four 3rd Infantry Division soldiers, who were honored in a formal ceremony Thursday morning.
Tri-tip beef is a cut above
I have drooled while watching The Food Network's Bobby Flay and others cook a piece of beef called a tri-tip. Now that I've cooked and eaten one, I know why I was drooling.
Nurses get their week
American Nurses Association members representing Liberty Regional Medical Center, Winn Army Community Hospital and Best Care Health Center joined Hinesville Mayor Jim Thomas on Thursday as he signed a proclamation recognizing May 6-12 as National Nurses Week.
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