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  • Brewton-Parker Christian University Celebrates 120th Commencement with First Master of Education Graduates

    BPCU 2026 Commencement Graduates Wide

    Brewton-Parker Christian University (BPCU) celebrated its 120th graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 9, marking the institution’s first commencement since establishing university status. The ceremony honored the achievements of the Classes of 2025 and 2026, including graduates from December, May,

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    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 27 May 2026 | 07:36
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  • Today's Top Stories From ABC News - May 27th

    REDISTRICTING BATTLES: GOP CONGRESSIONAL MAPS IN ALABAMA AND SOUTH CAROLINA FACE ROADBLOCKS IN NOVEMBER 
    A three-judge panel in a federal court in Alabama ruled unanimously on Tuesday that state Republicans are still blocked from using their 2023 congressional map, which would have potentially

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    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 27 May 2026 | 07:33
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  • Two Class of 2026 Swainsboro High School Graduates Die in Accident

    Just days after reaching one of life’s biggest milestones, two recent graduates of Swainsboro High School lost their lives in a tragic automobile accident in Burke County.

    The Burke County Sheriff’s Office reports that Saturday night Nykeria Johnson and Kencerio Walker, both members of the  Class

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 26 May 2026 | 14:43
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  • GBI Investigating Death in Telfair County

    Rhine, Georgia (May 26, 2026) – The GBI is investigating a shooting in Rhine, GA, involving Corey Jake Conley, age 34, of Rhine, GA.

    Preliminary information indicates that on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at about 2:50 p.m., Telfair County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a home on Studstill Road

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 26 May 2026 | 13:58
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  • Sandersville Firefighter Arrested; Charged With Crimes Against A Child

    A former Sandersville Firefighter who was once named the Firefighter of the Year, is facing serious charges of sexual crimes against a child. The age of the child has not been released.

    The Washington County Sheriff’s Office says Evan Chambers, age 23, was arrested on May 18 and charged with

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 22 May 2026 | 12:17
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  • Area Police Blotter

    Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:

    Arrests unavailable.

    Toombs County Sheriff’s Office reports the following arrests:

    Atkins, Courtney – Vidalia – Probation Violation (Misdemeanor).

    Blount, Brandon – Vidalia – DUI/Drugs/Less Safe; Probation Violation (Felony).

    Brooker,

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 22 May 2026 | 11:36
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  • Data Center Construction Draws More Complaints

    by John Wagner, RadioJones, LLC

    If you think the local government meetings for the last few months have opened with citizen complaints about data center construction in our area. You’re right, they have. The latest was the Emanuel County Board of Commissioners Meeting Monday (5-18-26). This time

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 22 May 2026 | 09:40
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  • Brown Arraigned on Latest Charges

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    Middle Judicial Circuit District Attorney Tripp Fitzner has confirmed that Seth Hunter  Brown appeared briefly in court Thursday morning for arraignment on the two additional charges in which the Toombs County Grand Jury returned true bills last month.

    In April, the Grand Jury indicted Brown on

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 21 May 2026 | 15:41
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  • Man Sentenced to Federal Prison Had Ties to Local Counties

    A Laurens County man with strong ties to Toombs and Montgomery counties was sentenced to 90 months in federal prison and fined $1,000 last week according to Meg Heap, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia.

    Bobby Akins, 55, of Dublin was sentenced after pleading guilty to Distribution

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 20 May 2026 | 14:16
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Sportsbreak

  • Wolfe Signs Letter of Intent to Cheer at GSU

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    Congratulations to RTCA Lady Crusader Madaline Wolfe on signing a letter of intent for a scholarship to Cheer for the Eagles at  Georgia Southern  University,

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 27 May 2026 | 07:58
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  • Three Peat for Lanier ends ECI Season

    To paraphrase our broadcast team… it was a sad way to end such a great season. E-C-I lost game two in their Championship series while tied in the final inning, to a walk-off, walk to a bases loaded field of opponents… giving Lanier County a 4 to 3 win and a three-peat at the top of Class A

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 26 May 2026 | 08:22
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  • Sports & Scores This Week (5-25-26)

    May 25-- Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.

    Monday, May 25

    Tuesday, May 26

    Baseball: Braves 7, Red Sox 6 

    Wednesday, May 27

    Baseball: Braves at Red Sox 6:45pm (News Talk Sports WVOP-FM 105.3) 

    Thursday, May 28

    Baseball: Braves at Red Sox 4:10pm (News Talk Sports WVOP-FM 105.3) 

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 25 May 2026 | 08:06
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  • Roberson Signs to Cheer at GSU

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    Congratulations to Kalli Jo Roberson who has signed to cheer for the Eagles at Georgia Southern University!

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 21 May 2026 | 08:04
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  • Kicklighter To Cheer For University of West Georgia

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    Congratulations to Emily Kicklighter who signed a letter of Intent for a scholarship to cheer at the University of West Georgia in Carrollton. 

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 20 May 2026 | 08:15
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  • Tabor Signs With South Georgia State College

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    Congratulations to Brittan Tabor on his commitment to continue his academic and baseball career at South Georgia State College!

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 19 May 2026 | 09:17
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  • Wardlaw Headed to BPCU

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    Congratulations to Mischa Wardlaw who has committed to play basketball for the Lady Barons at Brewton Parker Christian University! . 

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 18 May 2026 | 08:39
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  • Sports & Scores This Week (5-18-26)

    May 18-- Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.

    Monday, May 18

    Baseball: Marlins 12, Braves 0 

    Golf: Vidalia & Toombs County at GHSA Class A Division 1 State Championships at Arrow Head Golf Club Elbertton 9:00am 

    Tuesday, May 19

    Baseball: Braves 8, Marlins 4 

    Wednesday, May 20

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 18 May 2026 | 08:10
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  • Vidalia Indians Set for State Championship Series at Synovus Park

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    The Vidalia Indians are set to compete for the Class A Division 1 State Championship this week, marking the program’s quest for their fourth state title in school history and first since 2022.

    After extensive discussions between school officials and the Georgia High School Association (GHSA), it

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 18 May 2026 | 07:30
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Community Calendar

Obituaries

  • Mrs. Louise Sharpe Blair, Vidalia

    obit Louise Blair Mrs. Louise Sharpe Blair, age 83, of Vidalia, died Tuesday, 26, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia following an extended illness. She was a native of Toombs County, living in Newnan for ten years, Montgomery, Alabama for thirty-two years before returning to Toombs County in 2008. She...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 26 May 2026 | 14:13
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  • Ms. Beverly Ann Wiggins

    obit Beverly Wiggins Beverly Ann Wiggins, who left this world at the age of 64, a devoted daughter and loving sister-cousin to family, was a light and joy to all who knew her. Born in Vidalia,  Bell grew up with a spirit of resilience and compassion that carried her through every stage of life. She built a career...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 26 May 2026 | 13:21
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  • Mr. Jerry W. Hartley, Glenwood

    Jerry Hartley Mr. Jerry W. Hartley, age 56, of Glenwood, died Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia following an extended illness. During the time his father was serving in the U.S. Army, Jerry was born on June 29, 1969, in Frankfurt, Germany, to the late Raymond D. Hartley and Silvia...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 26 May 2026 | 07:58
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  • Ms. Mattie Lou Kight Ansley, Vidalia

    obit Mattie Lou Ansley Mattie Lou Kight Ansley, age 99, of Vidalia, died Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at her home following an extended illness. She born in Lyons on December 6, 1926, to the late Romanous Franklin Kight, Sr. and Julia Elizabeth Pittman Kight. She was proudly raised in the Rocky Creek Community. She was a...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 22 May 2026 | 10:10
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  • Mr. Brody Scott Hutto, Toombs County

    obit Brody Hutto Brody Scott Hutto, age 17, of Toombs County, died Sunday, May 10th, 2026, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was a lifelong resident of Toombs County, and he was a sophomore at Toombs County High School where he played football, quarterback and kicker. The last few weeks of his...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 18 May 2026 | 10:09
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  • Mrs. Brenda Lott Williamson, Douglas

    obit Brenda Williamson Mrs. Brenda Lott Williamson, age 67, of Douglas, died Thursday, May 14, 2026, at her sister’s home in Douglas following as extended illness. She was born on March 14, 1959, in Coffee County to the late Alfred Lott, Sr. and Cloteal Hutto Lott. She was a 1977 graduate of Coffee County High School...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 15 May 2026 | 12:40
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  • Mr. Hugh B. NeeSmith, Uvalda

    obit Hugh NeSmith Mr. Hugh B. NeeSmith, age 87, of Uvalda, met his Savior on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia, surrounded by his family. He was a native of Cedar Crossing, attended Hilldale School, and lived in Cedar Crossing until moving to Uvalda in 1960. Early in his life, he was...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 14 May 2026 | 13:53
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  • Mrs. Aldean Wright, Uvalda

    With regret Vidalia Funeral Home announces the death of Aldean Wright of Uvalda, Georgia. Her death occurred on May 5,2026 at her home. She retired from the Post Office. She is survived by her husband James Wright of Uvalda one daughter, Paige Wright of Chicago; one granddaughter, Jaya Robinson of...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 14 May 2026 | 10:03
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  • Mrs. Bonnie C. Petty, Vidalia

    obit Bonnie Petty Mrs. Bonnie C. Petty, age 77, of Vidalia, died Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Oxley Park Health & Rehab in Lyons following an extended illness. She was a native of Richmond County and lived in Augusta until moving to Vidalia in 1987. She was a 1966 graduate of George P. Butler High School in Augusta...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 13 May 2026 | 10:43
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Church Calendar

  • June 27-Gospel Sing in Glenwood

    2026 0527 church event June 27--Snowhill Community Church, 864 Snowhill Church Road in Glenwood, invite everyone to a Gospel Sing, June 27th at 7:00 with guests The Pope Family. Come expecting a blessing!
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 27 May 2026 | 09:14
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  • June 11-13--Vacation Bible School in Glenwood

    2026 0526 VBS 1 June 11-13--Snowhill Community Church, 864 Snowhill Road in Glenwood, invites you to bring your friends to Kids Crusade 2026 "Made for This/Let's Get Wild!", June 11th through June 13th at 6:00 each night. A fun and meaningful time for kids of all ages. Games, laughter and learning about Jesus. Dinner served.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 26 May 2026 | 12:28
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  • June 14--136th Church Anniversary in Lyons

    church event   June 14--First African Missionary Baptist Church, 274 East Liberty Avenue in Lyons, want you to join them for their 136th Church Anniversary (1890-2026), Sunday June 14th at 11:30 with guest speaker Rev. Braddock J. Silver of Sandy Ford Missionary Baptist Church in Dublin. Interim Pastor Rev. Russell Green
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 19 May 2026 | 12:20
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  • June 1-5--VBC in Uvalda

     church event 2   June 1-5--Cedar Crossing Baptist Church in Uvalda wants you to join them for a fun filled week with their Vacation Bible School "Junk Yard Redemption", June 1st through June 5th from 6:30 to 8:30. Games, music, crafts and Bible Lessons. Ages 3 to adult are welcome. See Annette Beasley or Pennf Criswell for more information.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 18 May 2026 | 09:34
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  • June 7--Family & Friends Day in Mt. Vernon

    church event   June 7--Better Together Christian Community Church, 202 West Church Street in Mt. Vernon, invites you to Family & Friends Day 2026, Sunday June 7th at 2:30 with guest speaker Rev. Elijah Toney of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Soperton. Pastor Craig & First Lady Snead
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 04 May 2026 | 12:25
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  • May 30--Church Donation Only Yard Sale in Vidalia

    May 30--North Thompson Baptist Church invites you to their Donation Only Yard Sale, May30th from 7:00 AM to 1:00 at 404 North Thompson Church Road in Vidalia.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 29 April 2026 | 09:49
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  • June 6--Worship Service and Ladies Tea in Mt. Vernon

    tea   June 6--Mt. Vernon Pentecostal Church, 1802 North Railroad Avenue in Mt. Vernon, invites women of all ages to their Worship Service and Ladies Tea, June 6th from 10:00 to 2:00 with special speaker Sis. Pam Hulett. Fancy dress/hats appropriate but not required. RSVP by call Sis. Sheena Lamb at 912-403-2409
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 28 April 2026 | 12:12
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  • June 6--Worship & Fellowship BBQ in Vidalia

    BBQ   June 6--Cornerstone Pentecostal Church, 377 South Thompson Road in Vidalia, invites men of all ages to their Worship & Fellowship BBQ, Saturday June 6th from 10:00 to 2:00 with special speaker Bro Johnathan Fortner. RSVP by calling Pastor Matthew Lamb at 912-253-5030
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 28 April 2026 | 12:07
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  • June 8-13--VBS in Vidalia

    2026 0420 VBS   June 8-13--North Thompson Baptist Church, 404 N Thompson Pond Road in Vidalia, invites everyone to Vacation Bible School "Learn to Follow Jesus", June 8th through June 12th from 6:30 to 8:00 each evening. Registration is June 8th at 6:00. Games, crafts, food and Lessons. Director 912-246-3129. norththompsonbapistchurch @ gmail.com
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 13 April 2026 | 09:26
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