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James Edward “Ed” Bowers, 91, died Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at his residence. Bowers was born March 23, 1923 in Wayne County and was the son of the late John McLaurin Bowers and the late Myrtice Mann Bowers. He was a member of Memorial Freewill Baptist Church. Bowers was a veteran of the United States Army having served in WWII and retired from ITT Rayonier. He enjoyed gardening and shared with everyone. Bowers was a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather and most of all a true Christian. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Merle Bowers, son, John Edward Bowers and brother, Emory Bowers. [Full Story »] 

The planet Earth was revolving on its axis April 16, 1914 when a blessed event was occurring in Metter to the family of Mr. and Mrs. T. Z. Lanier, Sr., their second daughter, Margie Lanier, was born. She is one of eight children, of which three are still living, Margie; a brother, William L. Lanier, Sr. of Quitman; and a sister, Marie Kemp of Savannah. [Full Story »] 

Sheriff Benny Deloach would like to report the following activity of the Appling County Sheriff’s Office.

On Apr. 4, answered a call to Fireline Road in reference to a scam attempt. A complainant stated an unknown subject called on the phone trying to get her to give her personal information to them stating she had been approved for a loan. [Full Story »] 

The Appling County Pirates (13-8 Overall, 10-3 Region 1-AAA) faced off against the Wayne County Yellow Jackets (10-9, 6-3 3A-AAAA) for the second time this season on Monday, March 31. The Jackets made the trip to Baxley seeking vengeance after their 1-0 loss to Appling on March 11. The Pirates started sophomore right-hander Mason Parker on the mound. Mason pitched three complete innings, walked one, allowed only one earned run, and struck out six batters. Stacy Davis entered the game in relief of Mason Parker. Stacy pitched two innings, struck out one batter, and allowed three runs on two hits. Nick Spell threw a seven pitch sixth inning for the Pirates struck out one batter. Connor Simmons pitched the top of the seventh and struck out two of the three batters he faced and allowed no runs. [Full Story »] 

The 24th Annual Tree Fest was held on Friday and Saturday, April 11 and 12. On Friday night cover band The Drive opened up the Street Dance followed by DV8. Many other events, including the Tree Trek, Tree Cruizen’ Classic Car Show, Paul Bunyan Lumber Jack Show and a pedal cart race, were also held at this year’s event. Pictured are a few scenes from the event.

Derrix Henry, Justin Moore and Samuel Ryan all signed scholarships to play football at Campbellsville University in South Central Kentucky last week. Pictured, l-r, sitting, Derrix Henry, Justin Moore and Samuel Ryan. Standing, Coaches Jason Anthony, Gerry Moore, J.T. Pollock, Jim Avera and Garrett Cranford.

The U.S. Postal Service’s creed is, “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” [Full Story »] 

The ACHS Class of 1974 will be holding its class reunion on June 7 at Sarah’s In the City at 6:30 p.m. Please contact: Debbie M. Sellers, 912-278-0515 or email to dmstinchcomb@gmail.com or Karen (Suzy) C. Anderson, 912-381-3195, email: mimisuzy3@gmail.com.

Mark your calendars for April 26! Descendants of Carnegie, Henry, Parker, Edsel and Nina Hunter and Carrie Sellers, Billie Moore and Marie Dean and friends are urged to attend. [Full Story »] 

The annual Barber-Harden reunion will be held Sunday, April 27, at Baxley Lions Club building.

Lunch will be served at 1:00 p.m.

Fourth District Elementary School will hold Kindergarten Registration from Monday, April 7 – Thursday, April 17, from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. [Full Story »]