(L to R): Dr. Justin Russell; Professor Lynn Addison; Dr. Beverly Robinson; Professor Barbara Reid; and Dr. Steve Echols
Brewton-Parker Christian University recently honored three beloved faculty and administrative leaders whose decades of faithful service have left a lasting impact on the
...Law enforcement has officially charged a woman with the death of a bicyclist last month on Pulaski Road near the Bulloch and Candler County line.
Sierra Monique Boatwright was arrested last Thursday in Bulloch County and charged with homicide by vehicle and hit-and-run resulting in serious injury
...Last Friday morning, RadioJones was made aware that two Correctional Officers were possibly stabbed at Rogers State Prison Thursday night while on duty. In an effort to provide accurate reporting, we contacted the Public Affairs Office of the Georgia Department of Corrections Friday morning but did
...Toombs County Commissioners' Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, 2026, will be rescheduled for Thursday, June 18,2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the Toombs County Government Center, Room 263.
The meeting change is due to the run off voting and election being held on Tuesday, June 16.
Vidalia, GA Alert: MAJOR FLOODING ISSUES IN VIDALIA:
The following areas are being monitored closely: Broadfoot/280; Pete Phillips/280; Loop Road/Green Acres; all Green Acres; Julie Drive/Adams; Virginia Way/Perryman; Meadows Lane/N Cheney; N Cheney/Rigsbee; Bay near 7th Street; All of 7th Street
...Toombs County Election Supervisor Carey Alligood reminds voters that early voting in the runoff is approaching, and those who wish to vote by absentee ballot must make their request by Friday, June 5.
In person early voting begins on Monday, June 8 through Friday June 12 at the Toombs County
...Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
No arrests provided.
Toombs County Sheriff’s Office reports the following arrests:
No report provided.
The Lyons Police Department reports the following arrests:
No report provided.
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reports the following
...The Toombs County Grand Jury convened Tuesday and returned true bills on all the 10 cases presented to them by Middle Judicial Circuit District Attorney Tripp Fitzner’s Office.
Drugs and firearms-related charges were predominant in the indictments, but three cases stood separately from those
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Congratulations to Ka'Shun Coney on signing a letter of intent for a scholarship to play football at Georgia Military College in Milledgeville!





(Courtesy of Toombs County Athletics)

Congratulations to Cash Driggers on signing a letter of intent for a scholarship in Track & Field at the University of West Georgia in Carrollton.
June 1 -- Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.
Monday, June 1
Tuesday, June 2
Baseball: Braves 4, Blue Jays 3
Wednesday, June 3
Baseball: Blue Jays at Braves 7:15pm (News Talk Sports WVOP-FM 105.3)
Thursday, June 4
Baseball: Blue Jays at Braves 7:15pm (News Talk Sports WVOP-FM
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Congratulations to Blake Durden at RTCA on signing a letter of intent for a scholarship to play ESports for the Barons at Brewton Parker Christian University in Mt Vernon.

The Toombs County High School golf teams wrapped up their seasons this past week by competing in the GHSA Class A-Division I State Tournament at Arrowhead Pointe Golf Course in Elberton, with the Bulldogs delivering a historic performance on the boys’ side.
The Toombs County men’s team finished
...The 33rd Annual United Way Golf Tournament for Toombs, Montgomery and Wheeler counties was held on Thursday, May 21st hosted by the Swainsboro Country Club. Eighteen holes of sunny and thankfully a little breezy weather for nine teams in the morning rounds and sixteen teams in the afternoon.
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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,
Join UGA Extension for the GA/FL Irrigation Expo on June 10th, 2026, at the Vidalia Onion and Vegetable Research Center (8163 Highway 178, Lyons GA) from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
This event will cover landscape, solid set, center pivot, and drip irrigation technologies by bringing together a community
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Youth Tennis Camp hosted by the Vidalia High School tennis team.
June 15th - 18th, 9 am - 11 am.
Cost $60 plus $4 processing fee.
Bring a water bottle and a towel. Each day camp ends with a slip and slide - so bring a towel! Wear shorts/T-shirts and tennis shoes.
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Marcella Diane Sapp, 58, entered into eternal rest on June 1, 2026, at Community Hospice. Born on July 8, 1967, Marcella was the daughter of Velma Beasley Curl of Reidsville and Ben L. Nail of Collins. She was a 1985 graduate of Pinewood Christian Academy and knew from an early age that she was...
Mr. Garnie “Wade” Rollins, Sr., age 88, passed away at home peacefully on Friday, May 29, 2026, from a stroke that occurred on May 9, 2026. He was born February 17, 1938, in Uvalda, Georgia, although some would argue the year to be 1936 – his sister-in-law “whited out” the year on his birth...
Mrs. Anastasia “Pat” Patricia Hatten Clark, age 84, of Mt. Vernon, died Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia after a brief illness. She was born on November 5, 1941, in Hazlehurst to the late Shelton Erwin Hatten and Hazel Johnson Hatten. She grew up in Lumber City,...
Mr. Paul L. Joyner, age 65, of the Johnson Corner Community, died Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia after brief illness. He was born on June 18, 1960, in Toombs County to the late C.L. Joyner and Alice Wood Joyner, and he lived in Johnson Corner all of his life. He...
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...
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...
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...
July 5--Better Together Christian Community Church, 202 West Church Street in Mount Vernon, invites you to Celebrate Men’s Day 2026, July 5th at 3:00 with guest speaker Reverend Randy Salem. Theme: “Building a Force of Men” (Proverbs 27:17) Hosted by Pastor and First Lady Snead.
June 22--First African Baptist Church, 206 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue in Vidalia, invites you to the Monthly Meeting of E.L.I.C.E. (Enhancing Low Income Communities Economically, Inc.), June 22nd at 6:30 in the evening. Under the leadership of Rev. Ronald & Mrs. Rosemarie Miller Coming together to work together!
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!
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.
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
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 Meet The Staff
