A prescribed fire will be conducted today in Liberty and Long counties. The fire, which may present smoke to residents of Bryan, Evans, Liberty, Long and Tattnall counties, will be carried out by Fort Stewart Forestry.
After a hot day, a cold front moving across the state today could bring storms to Liberty and Long counties tonight.
After a hot day, a cold front moving across the state today could bring storms to Liberty and Long counties tonight.
One French film has the distinction of being called the most-watched foreign language film ever.
National recording artist Tarralyn Ramsey will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at Full Gospel Tabernacle COGIC, 809 Veterans Parkway in Hinesville.
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The South Georgia Kings sixth- and seventh-grade and sophomore basketball teams were crowned champions after winning their respective age brackets last weekend in the Savannah Memorial Day Classic Tournament.
Scott's All*Stars kept busy during the Memorial Day weekend by competing May 24-27 in a tournament in Orlando.
The St. James Coastal Crew Rebels sixth-grade and 17U Elite teams received a recent boost after Fred Mingledorff, owner of Hinesville Ford, made a donation to help cover the teams' travel expenses. The sixth-grade team is headed to Myrtle Beach and Orlando next month, while the 17U Elite Rebels will play in the Super Showcase and national tournament, both held in July in Orlando. Coastal Crew Rebels founder and coach Ernie Walthour (kneeling left), Mingledorff ...
The Comets, a soccer team featuring Liberty County residents Cassandra Ruff, Sidney Wilkinson Kaitlyn Anderson, Mary Kathryn Whitney and Cecilia Graham, took the championship trophy at the Savannah Shamrock Cup on May 25-26. The 14U Comets beat Effingham United '99G, 6-0, in the semifinals in St. Andrews Stadium on Wilmington Island. The Comets then faced NASA G17 Select Royal, a team representing the North Atlanta Soccer Association, in the finals. The teams ended regulation tied ...
Car-wash fundraiser set The South Georgia Kings will have a car wash from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at the Hinesville Applebee's. Donations will be accepted. Former South Georgia King and Liberty County High School player Rion Brown, who currently plays for the University of Miami, will be at the event. Got an event? Those wanting to publicize a sports-related event, such as a camp or fundraiser, can let the Courier know by emailing sports@coastalcourier.com. Lady ...
Georgia Southern volleyball coach Chad Callihan has resigned to accept the same position at the University of Wyoming, GSU Director of Athletics Tom Kleinlein announced Monday.
The Hinesville Barracudas got their summer baseball schedule off to a good start by taking third place in the gold bracket of the Memorial Day Tournament last weekend in Savannah.
GREENVILLE, S.C. -Rodney Hennon's emotion after the game told the story. The Georgia Southern coach had trouble composing himself after his Eagles were eliminated from the 2013 Southern Conference tournament Saturday night at Fluor Field. Third-seeded Elon held off a bases-loaded rally in the bottom of the ninth to win, 7-6, and advance to the SoCon title game for the first time since 2009. According to soconsports.com, Elon defeated The Citadel, 6-5, on Sunday to ...
Kids Fishing Day set Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge will host its first Kids Fishing Day from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. June 8. Children, ages 5-12, can learn about water safety and sportsmanship while also fishing. Registration is required and limited to 80. Participants will get free tackle to use and take home. Lunch will be provided. Fishing licenses will not be required. To register, call 912-832-4608, go to www.fws.gov/harrisneck, mail to Harris Neck NWR, 5000 ...
Fort Stewart's Winn Army Community Hospital collaborated with Liberty Regional Medical Center and Liberty and Long county health departments' promotion teams to host a community health exposition June 1 at the Shuman Recreation Center.
Nutritionists often stress the importance of avoiding food late at night, when a hearty meal or even an unhealthy snack can make it hard to get a good's night sleep. Dining late at night also may make it harder for the body to break down food, which then is likely to be stored as fat and cause unwanted weight gain.
Summer quickly is approaching, which means that mosquito activity soon will become more widespread. Mosquitoes can carry West Nile virus, which can cause mild to serious illness. The best way to prevent WNV is to avoid mosquito bites.
A teacher and students at Liberty County High School recently were recognized by Liberty County Health Department Nurse Manager Annie Washington for their initiative in aiding the health department with breast-cancer outreach in the community.
American Consultants Rx President Charles Myrick recently announced the re-release of the American Consultants Rx community service project, which consists of millions of free discount-prescription cards being donated to thousands of nonprofits, hospitals, schools and churches in an effort to help the uninsured, underinsured and seniors deal with the high cost of prescription drugs.
Gov. Nathan Deal announced Monday that the management of the Georgia Military Affairs Coordinating Committee will return to the state as part of the strategic Defense Initiative that got under way late last year.
Some new reports say segments of the economy are springing back. Others aren't so positive.
To the millions of college and high school seniors who recently graduated: congratulations on a job well done. After the celebration dies down, you'll no doubt be eager to embark on life's next chapter, whether it's finding a job, preparing for college or enrolling in military or community service.
District 1 state Sen. Earl "Buddy" Carter, who recently announced his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives, addressed Long County leaders Tuesday at a dinner hosted by the Long County Chamber of Commerce at Lillian Simmons' home.
The Coastal Courier this year won three awards in the Georgia Press Association Better Newspaper Contest, including best website in Georgia in the bi- and tri-weekly publications division.
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor is teaming with the State Employer Committee to offer a course on compliance challenges during an employment-law and legislative-issues update Wednesday in Morrow.
Leonardo DiCaprio is back on the big screen, this time in director Baz Luhrmann's production of "The Great Gatsby," based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel.
May 29: Public drunkenness - Two deputies were called to the residence of a Hinesville man after another man entered his yard and began making advances toward the complainant's girlfriend. An altercation also occurred the night before between the two men. The complainant's girlfriend allegedly was hit by the suspect. When the deputies looked for the suspect, they found him riding his bicycle at the intersection of Dogwood Lane and Wayside Turn. There was a ...
Military authorities are investigating the death of a Hunter Army Airfield soldier who was killed during routine training Thursday afternoon on Fort Stewart.
The sixth-grade St. James Coastal Crew Rebels basketball team finished 6-1 and third overall at the YBOA state tournament held last weekend in Atlanta.