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Teacher 'jailed' for fundraiser

Frank Long Elementary students collected box tops to raise money for the school. Every year students choose a goal to work toward. This year Principal Judy Hellgren would spend one second in a makeshift jail for every box top collected. The students collected 11,462 box tops. The funds will go toward such student programs as lunch bunch, honor roll rewards and behavior incentives.

April 29, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Lifestyle


YALL honored by county commission

In honor of County Government Month in Liberty County, Donald Lovette, chairman of the Liberty County Commission, invited members of the 2013 class of Young Adult Leadership Liberty to the commission's April 18 meeting.

April 28, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Lifestyle


More than 500 flock to Cupcake War

The Hinesville Area Arts Council's sweetest event drew about 500 attendees Tuesday to sample 3,300 cupcakes in an assortment of flavors.

April 28, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps | Lifestyle


'Oblivion' is familiar but solid sci-fi

Tom Cruise is back on the big screen, following up his work in "War of the Worlds" and "Minority Report" by returning to science fiction with "Oblivion," now in theaters.

April 26, 2013 | By Sasha McBrayer Movie reviewer | Lifestyle


Public safety display is big draw for kids

No driver wants to see blue lights in the rearview mirror or hear a siren coming from behind the car, but kids appear to be fascinated by emergency vehicles' colorful lights and blaring sirens.

April 26, 2013 | By Randy C. Murray | Lifestyle


At the movies April 26-May 2

HINESVILLE: Liberty Stadium Cinemas 565 W. Oglethorpe Hwy. 912-408-1000 The Croods (PG) Fri. 5, 7:20, 9:40 Sat.,Sun. 12:15, 2:40, 5, 7:20, 9:40 Mon.-Thurs. 5, 7:20, 9:40 G.I. Joe: Retaliation (PG-13) Fri. 4, 7, 10 Sat.,Sun. 1, 4, 7, 10 Mon.-Thurs. 4, 7, 10 Tyler Perry's Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor (PG-13) Fri. 4:15, 7:10, 9:50 Sat.,Sun. 1:15, 4:15, 7:10, 9:50 Mon.-Thurs. 4:15, 7:10, 9:50 Evil Dead (R) Fri. 4:50, 7:10, 9:30 Sat.,Sun. 12:30, 2:40, ...

April 26, 2013 | Staff report | Lifestyle


Long County teens plan mission trip

A group of local teens will be making a trip overseas to spread the message of Jesus Christ this summer.

April 25, 2013 | By Mike Riddle Correspondent | Lifestyle


Go natural with your sweets

Only a few desserts excite me - my wife's special banana pudding, blackberry cobbler and fresh-baked chocolate-chip cookies. If biscuits are served with a meal, I save mine for later then enjoy it with local honey or cane syrup. That's my typical dessert.

April 25, 2013 | By Randy C. Murray | Lifestyle


Friends, strangers light up park for cancer victim

Friends, family and even strangers turned out at J.F. Gregory Park on Friday evening in honor of Evan Nelms, the 5-year-old Richmond Hill boy who died recently after battling leukemia for the past year.

April 25, 2013 | By Julia Harrison Correspondent | Lifestyle


Long juniors, seniors 'visit' Paris at prom

With an Eiffel Tower skyline painted on the walls of their high school gymnasium, juniors and seniors of Long County High School danced and partied Saturday for one of their last times as classmates.

April 24, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Lifestyle


Horoscopes for week of April 24-30

April 20 to May 20: Patience continues to be a virtue for the divine bovine. So as eager as you might be to get things moving, remember that time is on your side. Make good use of it.

April 24, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Lifestyle


Trapper makes coastal life safer

Living in coastal Georgia can present unique opportunities. Discovering an alligator living in your subdivision might be one of those.

April 24, 2013 | By Kim Wade Correspondent | Lifestyle


Transplant costs prompts calls for help

Abby Denise Moore, 31, needs a kidney. Moore, who lives in Hinesville, has two autistic children, daughter A'Miya, 7, and son Malachi, 4. "Have you ever faced a serious chronic illness? Have you ever become overwhelmed by the restrictive costs to treat your illness? Have you ever had to rely on your family and friends to make a difference on your behalf? I am facing all of these conditions at once, and I need your ...

April 24, 2013 | By Edith Anderson Correspondent | Lifestyle


Living with Mother Earth

Monday's Earth Day celebration at the YMCA soccer fields was well-attended by people covering a wide age range who wanted to learn about taking care of the world.

April 24, 2013 | By Randy C. Murray | Lifestyle


Richmond Hill woman turns 100

One hundred years. That's what Dottie Williams of Richmond Hill celebrated Sunday when she and her family and friends gathered at Magnolia Manor on the Coast for her 100th birthday. Born on April 21, 1913, in upstate New York, Williams has lived through some challenging times, including the Great Depression and World War II. But she has also seen many beautiful things and places, like Hawaii and Costa Rica. Williams has traveled for pleasure and ...

April 23, 2013 | By Crissie Elrick Correspondent | Lifestyle


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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.

May 16, 2013 | By Randy C. Murray Columnist | Lifestyle


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.

May 15, 2013 | By Samantha Koss Correspondent | Lifestyle


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.

May 15, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Lifestyle


Lectures on McIntosh County history

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

May 14, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Lifestyle


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.

May 14, 2013 | By Randy C. Murray | Lifestyle


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.

May 13, 2013 | By Margie Love Columnist | Lifestyle


Ludowici crowns a new queen

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

May 13, 2013 | By Mike Riddle Correspondent | Lifestyle


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.

May 12, 2013 | By Randy C. Murray | Lifestyle


Miss Georgia South applications sought

Applications are being accepted for the 2014 Miss Georgia South Pageant on July 13 in Adel.

May 12, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Lifestyle


Nuts deliver vitamins, healthy stuff and taste good

When told the Americans were hopelessly surrounded at Bastogne, Belgium, and ordered to surrender on Dec. 22, 1944, the 101st Airborne Division's acting commanding general, Brig. Gen. Anthony McAuliffe responded iconically to the German commander by saying, "Nuts!"

May 11, 2013 | By Randy C. Murray Columnist | Lifestyle


'Barefoot in the Park' May 17-19

The Liberty Theatre Company will perform Neil Simon's "Barefoot in the Park" at 7 nightly May 17-18 and at 2 p.m. May 19 at the Dorchester Village Civic Center. Doors open a half-hour before showtime.

May 11, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Lifestyle


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