Youth Challenge cadets help with Toys for Tots

Cadets with the Georgia National Guard's Youth Challenge academy on Fort Stewart have helped collect donations for the annnual Toys for Tots campaign this Christmas season.

City contributes to Mayor's Motorcade

Hinesville spread the holiday spirit beyond city limits Wednesday, as city employees loaded five vehicles with bags full of gifts for mental health patients at Georgia Regional Hospital, part of the Georgia Municipal Association's Mayors' Motorcade in Savannah.

Long County tree lighting a hit

Long County had its inaugural tree-lighting ceremony this past Thursday in Ludowici. The event, which was sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, took place at the Old Well Pavilion. The night of fun included a song by Carlin Works, which honored and welcomed home military personnel from Iraq, a reading of "The Christmas Story" by Kerry Hunt, and Christmas carols led by guitar-playing David Turner.

Long County parade chilly; successful

Long County held its Christmas parade on Saturday, and with the cooler temperatures, spectators got into the spirit of the season.

Group tells Rotarians of effort to help vets

A presentation given Tuesday by Tony Fleeger, Honor Flight's Savannah chairman, left local Rotarians with heavy hearts, teary eyes and the inspiration to help a special group of veterans.

Oyster retailer's dream comes true

Name: Jimmy Smith

Liberty County has its own Mrs. Claus

Who says Santa isn't real? Definitely not Julie Parrott. She's a true believer. "Well, of course, I believe in Santa," Parrott said in her thick Midwestern accent. "He lives right here in my heart." Not only does the big guy live in her heart, but according to Parrott, he has lived in her home since she was a little girl. "My grandmother used to decorate everything in her house, even ...

Children writing to Santa get quick responses

Whether they've been naughty or nice, Hinesville children who sent Santa a letter through the mail will get a response from a very special elf.

Hi-Fi pageant is Saturday

A holiday pageant sponsored by the Hi-Fidelity Civic Club will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Shuman Center. Five young ladies will compete for the title of Miss Pink Rose 2008 and Miss Hi-Fidelity 2008.

Community readying for parade

Staples hitting wood could be heard inside Hinesville's Coca-Cola building Wednesday night as employees of The Heritage Bank put the finishing touches on their "Disney Magic" float for tonight's parade.

Officials claim day for arts

Officials from more than a dozen area municipalities came together Monday morning to sign a proclamation officially recognizing Dec. 1 in Hinesville as Art and Music Day.

Jasmine Ny’Asia Mosley

Jasmine Ny'Asia Mosley was born to Alexis Alexandria Mosley of Richmond Hill at 12:23 a.m. on Nov. 18. Born at Liberty Regional Medical Center, baby Jasmine weighed 5 pounds, 10 ounces and measured 19 inches. She is the maternal granddaughter of Sabrina and Omar Johnson, Sr. of Richmond Hill.

Girl's good deeds land her in magazine

Taking a different approach to the old saying, Olivia Versele didn't use her lemons to make lemonade but instead sold them and made a donation to the Liberty County Humane Society.

What to do with the leftovers

This hearty Caesar salad with leftover turkey will be a refreshing change from the carb-heavy feasts of Thanksgiving. To save time, the croutons could be made ahead.

Deadline to apply for Toys for Tots is Friday

Toys for Tots, the Marine Corps Reserves national charity drive, is back in Liberty County this holiday season with EXIT Team Realty spearheading the local effort to bring Christmas gifts to less fortunate children.

Footprints key part of fundraiser

Liberty County High School's Relay for Life team raised more than $1,500 by selling $1 footprints with the help of Zack Boucher, Samantha Feagan, Charity Flores, Jayden Trotter, teacher Yvonne Lambert, teacher Brenda Rich's health-and-nutrition classes and the entire ROTC program under Col. Bill Sutton and 1st Sgt. George Pettiford.

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.

Horoscopes for week of May 22-28

May 21 to June 20: A sense of uncertainty could be a good reason to change your position on an important matter. Someone close might try to talk you out of it, but it's your decision to make.

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.

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.

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.