'Dangerous' suspect sought

A Florida man, described by law enforcement authorities as dangerous, is being sought following a car chase through two states.

Teens death draws RR warning signs

AARP driving class may cut insurance

Fire, smoke ruin Riceboro home

A Riceboro family is still trying to recover from a home fire that occurred March 18 while they were on vacation.

Wildfire to burn on post until it rains

A wildfire burning in the artillery impact area in the northern part of Fort Stewart continued into the weekend, officials said Friday.

Liberty County Sheriff's blotter for April 1

Simple battery,

Fire detroys church annex

The congregation of Pleasant Grove AME church on Oglethorpe Highway may be down, but they're not out, as an annex which was 98 percent complete was destroyed by a fire Friday afternoon.

State vows to continue monitoring pet food

Georgia Department of Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin said Friday afternoon that his department will continue to look for the pet food recalled last week and will test several samples of both dog and cat food produced by Menu Foods, Inc.

Hinesville Police blotter for March 25

Sale of alcohol to a minor/Failure to request proper ID

Mutilated puppies found after assault

Monday, at around 7:29 p.m., the Ludowici Police Department was called to investigate a report of a man lying on North Railroad Street, near Azalea Street.

Kidsfest an overall success

The first annual Community Kidsfest and Tiger 5-K run was a success as over a thousand people were informed of community activities and accident prevention while having fun at Bradwell Park on Saturday.

Sheriff's blotter for March 25

Fleeing and attempting to elude/speeding/driving on the wrong side of roadway

17 tickets in two-hour safety check

Ludowici Police Department conducted a highway safety checkpoint March 17 and issued 17 citations.

Sheriff's blotter for March 21

Criminal damage

Protect assets from flooding

This week - Flood Safety Awareness Week - Liberty Countians can update their knowledge to help protect against floods.

Hinesville PD blotter for Dec. 30

Dec. 14: Suspicious person - Scared by the sudden appearance of a man wearing a dark ski mask and trench coat outside her Barony Court home, a woman called her father, who quickly dispatched a 911 call. The woman said the man parked his car outside her home, walked at a fast pace to the front door and rang the doorbell. The man waited for 15 minutes before driving away. Police spoke with a neighbor who said he saw a man in a late-model Mazda park in front of the woman's house. The neighbor said it was a white male ...

Arrest warrant alleges robbery

The Long County Sheriff's Office has gotten an arrest warrant for Collen Marie Covington, who has been indicted on charges of criminal trespass, stalking and burglary, according to LCSO Lt. Tom Sollosi. Anyone who has seen Covington or knows of her whereabouts should call a local law-enforcement agency or the Long County Sheriff's Office at 545-2118.

Liberty County Sheriff's blotter for Dec. 27

Dec. 8: Driving with suspended license/tag light required/unsafe vehicle - A woman was stopped at Lewis Frasier Road in Midway when a deputy noticed a broken tag light on her Grand Prix. The deputy ran her information through the system and discovered she had a suspended license and was wanted in Bibb County. She was cited for faulty tag lights and unsafe vehicle and was taken to jail on a hold for the outstanding warrant.

Hinesville PD blotters for Dec. 25

Dec. 13: Unlawful dumping - The owners of the Family Dollar Store on E.G. Miles Parkway called police to complain about someone using their company Dumpster to dispose of personal trash.

State cracking down on DUI

The Governor's Office of Highway Safety has again rolled out its annual holiday campaign, "Operation Zero Tolerance," and that means one thing - law-enforcement officers around the state are out in full force to crack down on drunk drivers through the New Year's holiday.

Purse-snatching reported Friday

A woman's purse was snatched shortly after 7 p.m. Friday while she was shopping in the Walmart plaza in the 700 block of W. Oglethorpe Highway. She said she was loading items into her vehicle when it happened.

Arrest in Long County theft

The Long County Sheriff's Office recently arrested a Ludowici man for his alleged involvement in a burglary in the Rye Patch community. They are looking for a second suspect.

DOT suspends lane closures for holidays

JESUP - The Georgia Department of Transportation has announced that all scheduled and ongoing construction-related lane closures on interstates and major state routes in Southeast Georgia would be suspended for the holidays until 5 a.m. Jan. 2.

Woman injured during home invasion

Two residents at Cypress Bend mobile home park in the 900 block of E.G. Miles Parkway were victims of a home invasion early Friday morning, according to Hinesville Police Department Detective Jeff Lui.

Fire displaces family days before Christmas

A fire heavily damaged the home of a Fort Stewart soldier and his family Sunday afternoon.

Long County Courthouse closed for mold removal

The Long County Courthouse will be closed this week due to removal of recently discovered mold.

Don't let grinches target you

Local police and security experts caution residents to be wary of greedy grinches out to steal Christmas this holiday season and are offering tips on how to lessen the risk of becoming a victim.

Liberty County Sheriff's blotter for Dec. 18

Dec. 1: Suspending driver's license, speeding - A 28-year-old Jacksonville man was stopped by an LCSO deputy at 1:17 a.m. for driving 95 mph in a 55 mph zone. A check of the man's Florida driver's license revealed it was suspended. He was arrested and charged with speeding and driving on a suspended license. His vehicle was towed.

Precautions help prevent holiday fires

It's true that there's no place like home for the holidays. With temperatures dropping, it's nice to bundle up with family around a fire to enjoy some seasonal cheer. However, the open hearths, candles and holiday cooking at this time of year increase the risk of house fires.

Tornado suspected in Long County

Much of Long County lost power Saturday, and several homes reported damage from what is believed to have been a tornado.