At the movies May 10-16

HINESVILLE: Liberty Stadium Cinemas 565 W. Oglethorpe Hwy. 912-408-1000 The Croods (PG) Fri. 5, 7:20 Sat.,Sun. 12:15, 2:40, 5, 7:20 Mon.,Tues. 5, 7:20 Oblivion (PG-13) Fri. 4:15, 9:50 Sat.,Sun. 1:15, 4:15, 9:50 Mon.,Tues. 4:15, 9:50 Pain & Gain (R) Fri. 4:05, 7:05, 9:55 Sat.,Sun. 1:05, 4:05, 7:05, 9:55 Mon.,Tues. 4:05, 7:05, 9:55 Iron Man 3 3D (PG-13) Fri. 4, 7, 10 Sat.,Sun. 1, 4, 7, 10 Mon.,Tues. 4, 7, 10 Iron Man 3 (PG-13) Fri. ...

Eagle scout reunion set

SAVANNAH - Eagle Scout alumni are invited to the Coastal Empire Council Boy Scouts' annual Eagle reunion and new Eagle recognition banquet Saturday, May 18, at the Elks Lodge, 183 Wilshire Blvd. in Savannah.

Airman finishes AF basic training

Airman Basic D'Marius Moye has graduated from basic training in San Antonio, Texas. He is a 2012 graduate of Bradwell Institute. Moye is the son of Patricia Cauley and Glenn Moye of Hinesville and the grandson of Ernestine Taylor.

Photo contest solicits shots

ATLANTA - The Historic Preservation Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is holding its fourth annual online photo contest to coincide with Preservation Month in May. This year's theme is "The Civil War in Georgia."

Allenhurst plants tree for Earth Day

Earth Day recently was recognized in Allenhurst as Boy Scouts from Troop 500 planted 10 dogwoods donated by Keep Liberty Beautiful Director Sara Swida at town hall.

Club Stewart brunch for Mother's Day

Make the day special for mom. Take her to Club Stewart for the Mother's Day Brunch from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. Enjoy breakfast items or choose from other favorites. Advance tickets are $3 off for adults and $1 off for children, and are available at club information counters and online via webtrac http://go.usa.gov/TD4B. Prices at the door will be $17.95 for adults and $7.45 for children ages 5-11. Children 4 and under are ...

History center marks opening

Five generations of Ellis "Pete" Gordon's family gathered Saturday at the National Guard Armory to commemorate their patriarch's contribution to the Liberty Independent Troop's rich history.

Barnards celebrate golden anniversary

Bernard and Sheila Barnard celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary May 4. The couple married in Nahunta First Baptist Church in 1963, and they have two children: Bernie Barnard Jr. and his wife Kim, who live in Pooler, and Bruce Barnard and his wife Angie, who live in Vidalia. The Barnards have five grandchildren and one great-grandson.

WACH dietician shares autism experience

Autism is a disorder with no known cause or cure and, according to the Centers for Disease Control, cases of it are increasing.

Chamber ribbon cutting for CASA

Atlantic Area Court Appointed Special Advocates had a ribbon cutting and open house April 24 in conjunction with the Liberty County Chamber of Commerce.

Tournament nets $30,000 for sick kids

Local public safety workers on Saturday presented $30,000 to three children in need from Long and Tattnall counties.

'Place Beyond the Pines' flawed but good

Last week, we travelled with Tom Cruise into the fabulous world of sci-fi with "Oblivion." This week, Ryan Gosling will take us on a long, dark ride into the drama called, "The Place Beyond the Pines." Bradley Cooper is going to meet us there.

Small Word Festival May 11

The fifth annual Small World Festival will be from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Amphitheater at Bryant Commons.

At the movies May 3-9

HINESVILLE: Liberty Stadium Cinemas 565 W. Oglethorpe Hwy. 912-408-1000 The Croods (PG) Fri.-Sun. 12:15, 2:40, 5, 7:20 Mon.-Thurs. 5, 7:20 G.I. Joe: Retaliation (PG-13) Fri.-Sun. 1:20, 4:20, 9:40 Mon.-Thurs. 4:20, 9:40 Scary Movie V (PG-13) Fri.-Thurs. 4:10, 10:15 Oblivion (PG-13) Fri.-Sun. 1:15, 4:15, 7:10, 9:50 Mon.-Thurs. 4:15, 7:10, 9:50 The Big Wedding (R) Fri.-Sun. 12:40, 3:10, 5:20, 7:30, 9:45 Mon.-Thurs. 5:20, 7:30, 9:45 Pain & Gain (R) Fri.-Sun. 1:05, 4:05, 7:05, 9:55 Mon.-Thurs. 4:05, 7:05, ...

'Unity and Jazz Saturday in RH

Bryan County residents looking for an afternoon of entertainment can enjoy jazz, gospel and country music in J.F. Gregory Park on Saturday during the Jazz and Unity in the Park event.

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.

Post's outdoor pools opening

Learning the ropes of working

Some accounting students devote their time to learning how to steal money. And law enforcement officials have to experience tazings and pepper sprays before they can carry those items on their belts - but the way crime procedures are presented on TV is a "bunch of horse hockey."

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.

'Jack Reacher' gets a lot wrong, and right

"Jack Reacher," which is new to home video, is a film that has much more to offer than I expected.

At the movies May 17-23

HINESVILLE: Liberty Stadium Cinemas

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.

Horoscopes for week of May 15-21

April 20 to May 20: Bravo to the determined bovine. While others might give up, you continue to search for answers. Expect your taurean tenacity to begin paying off by week's end.

Area cultures make up Small World

The numerous cultures represented in the Hinesville area were celebrated Saturday at the annual Small World Festival at Bryant Commons.

Teacher's Grumpy Cat featured on website

Two Liberty County School System art teachers participated April 27 in the Savannah College of Art and Design Sidewalk Arts Festival, and their creativity was featured on the Huffington Post.

Lectures on McIntosh County history

McIntosh County historian Buddy Sullivan will give two free lectures on key periods in the county in Darien.

Realtors put some sweat into Gabriel House

Scores of Keller Williams Realty associates from Hinesville, Richmond Hill and Pooler donated their time and energy Thursday to cleaning up the grounds and facilities at Gabriel's House, a foster-care facility off Highway 84, east of the Highway 196 cut-off.

Girl leads family's escape from Civil War

There were many wealthy plantations in Liberty County in 1860. Rice was the main crop, and the plantations were mainly along the coastal regions. Many plantation owners joined the army for the Civil War, and that left the master's wife in charge of managing the plantations.

Ludowici crowns a new queen

The 2013 Miss Ludowici Pageant was held May 4 at Long County High School.

Hinesville 'tree expert' shares landscaping tips

For the 24th year, Hinesville has earned the national designation of Tree City USA, according to a news release from the Arbor Day Foundation.