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Jerrel Scott “Jerry” Harper, 45, died Saturday, February 5, 2011 at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Jerry was born Aug. 6, 1965 in Virginia Beach, VA. He was preceded in death by his father, Jerrel Seymour Harper and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John McDonald, Edna Tucker and Ludy G. Harper. [Full Story »] 

Henrea Rose Rooks Lowe died Saturday, February 5, 2011. Rose was the first born of six children born to the Rev. David Lee Rooks and the late Claudia Fulmore Rooks, and was born Oct. 22, 1945 in Baxley. She was educated in the public schools of Baxley and Columbia, S.C. She graduated from Claflin College and Fort Valley State University. [Full Story »] 

Floyd A. Mock, 66, died Friday, February 4, 2011 at the Pavilion. He was a native and life long resident of Appling County. Mr. Mock was retired and had been employed as a beekeeper with York Bees before his retirement. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church and was preceded in death by a sister, Marilyn Carter and a brother, Franklin Mock. He was the son of the late Buster and Waunell Kersey Mock. [Full Story »] 

Arola Gardner Sermons was born on June 3, 1926 in Milan to the late Fred and Almeda Gardner. She was part of a large family; six sisters and three brothers proceeded her in death. Arola was educated in the public school in Georgia and then attended Tuskegee University where she received a degree in Home Economics. She later received a degree in Elementary Education from Tennessee State University. [Full Story »] 

Dollie Mae Sirmans, 64, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at Community Hospice Inpatient Center in Vidalia following an extended illness. Mrs. Sirmans was born July 19, 1946 in Homerville to the late Frank Morrell and Sarah Beckham Morrell. She had worked at Brockway Standard and she attended the Argyle Church of God. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Rose Baxley and brother, James Morrell. [Full Story »] 

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Memphis-based National Cotton Ginners Association (NCGA) elected its 2011 officers at its recent annual meeting in San Antonio. [Full Story »] 

In reference to car burglaries that occurred on February 1. Philip Laquan Johnson, age 19, of Waycross, has been arrested and is currently in the Appling County Detention Center. Other warrants are forth coming on other subjects. [Full Story »] 

The following are highlights of incidents that were handled by officers of the Baxley Police Department over the past several days. [Full Story »] 

Representatives of the Baxley/Appling County Chamber of Commerce, Appling County Development Authority, City of Baxley, Appling County Board of Education, Altamaha Technical College and Satilla REMC attended the annual Okefenokee Occasion held in Atlanta on Feb. 2. [Full Story »] 

By Melody Walker

This past week, the varsity Lady Pirates pick up two victories against rivals Jeff Davis and Wayne County. [Full Story »] 

Niklynn Bryant Dunn was honored on January 29, as he became the 50th Eagle Scout for Troop 472. His brother, Nathan A. Dunn, also an Eagle Scout, assisted in Niklynn’s ceremony. [Full Story »] 

Dear Editor,

As we approach maturity, most of us are faced with various issues such as health, retirement, where to live and yes loneliness, as some of us find ourselves living single, be it by choice or sheer fate. Isolation is a frightening prospect and sadly a rather common occurrence. We deal with these realities on a very personal level, some reaching out, others remaining more private, some simply not wishing to impose on anyone. [Full Story »] 

By Melody Walker

This past week marked the end of the JV Lady Pirates season. [Full Story »] 

Your input is needed! Please visit the system website to complete the Title I-A Parental Involvement/School Improvement Survey. The results from this survey are used to plan for the upcoming school year based on your family needs, and the survey is a requirement for the Title I schools to receive funding. The Title I-A schools include Appling County Middle School, Fourth District Elementary School, Altamaha Elementary School, Appling County Elementary School, Appling County Primary School, and AMIKids Baxley Wilderness. It will take less than ten minutes to complete. Please complete by Monday, February 21. [Full Story »]