Lawmaker's wife reads to students

Olivia Williams, wife of state Rep. Al Williams, D-Midway, recently read to Shirita Alvin's kindergarten class at Waldo Pafford Elementary as part of "Read Across Georgia."

Concert christens Bryant Commons

National country-music recording artist Darryl Worley on Saturday christened the newly constructed Bryant Commons Amphitheater in Hinesville with a show that attracted more than 300 patrons.

Children's home in spotlight

Brian Hawkins, administrator of Georgia Baptist Children's Home and Family Ministries at Baxley, spoke at March's Goldenheirs meeting.

Woman wins a first in Army photo contest

Winners of the 2012 Army Digital Photography Contest were recently announced. Among them is Fort Stewart spouse Laura Bland, proprietor of Laura Leandra Photography.

Exhibit offers social commentary

This month's exhibition at the Hinesville Area Arts Council gallery will present social commentary through a variety of media.

Dying for some entertainment

"Murder Two Point Uh-Oh!" a "happy-to-hysterical, high-wire, interactive comedy mystery dinner theater," will be presented Friday at Club Stewart.

'Fat or lean, take him!' Mr. Law's adventure

On the long winter days when the bleak winds blew, the family would gathered around the fire in mother's room to listen to her tell stories from her childhood in Liberty County.

Farm Day in Long County

The Georgia Farm Bureau's Farm Day Celebration recently was held in Long County next to Veterans Field to bring the farm world to life for area students.

'Olympus has Fallen' has great action

Are you ready for some action? Terror takes the White House in the new thriller, "Olympus Has Fallen," which is in theaters. Is the film worth the price of admission?

At the movies April 5-11

HINESVILLE: Liberty Stadium Cinemas 565 W. Oglethorpe Hwy. 912-408-1000 Oz the Great and Powerful (PG) Fri.-Sun. 1, 4, 7, 9:50 Mon.-Thurs. 4, 7, 9:50 The Call (R) Fri.-Sun. 12:20, 2:45, 5:05, 7:25, 9:50 Mon.-Thurs. 5:05, 7:25, 9:50 The Croods (PG) Fri.-Sun. 12:15, 2:40, 5, 7:20, 9:40 Mon.-Thurs. 5, 7:20, 9:40 Olympus Has Fallen (R) Fri.-Sun. 1:20, 4:05, 7:05, 9:45 Mon.-Thurs. 4:05, 7:05, 9:45 G.I. Joe: Retaliation 3D (PG-13) Fri.-Sun. 1, 10 Mon.-Thurs. 10 G.I. Joe: ...

Fruits, vegetables important part of growing up

A popular commercial shows a bored-looking lad sitting at the kitchen table with a plate of veggies in front on him. In the distance, a motherly voice tells him he is going to stay at the table until he finishes his vegetables.

Balloons in memory of toddler

Four hundred balloons flew over the skies of Hinesville on Monday afternoon, but they did not symbolize a joyous occasion.

Elvis impersonator in Statesboro

Witness the aura of Elvis Presley come alive with Jim Jinelli in "ELVIS, A Concert Experience" set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Averitt Center for the Arts in Statesboro.

Horoscopes for week of April 3-9

March 21 to April 19: A little woolgathering is OK. But don't let that dreamy state linger beyond midweek, when you'll want to be ready to take on new workplace responsibilities.

Country concert in Hinesville Saturday

National recording artist Darryl Worley will perform Saturday at the Amphitheater in Bryant Commons.

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.