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Merry Christmas
In what has become tradition for this newspaper during this time of year, we’d like to once again share the story of Christ’s birth as a reminder of the true reason for the celebration. On behalf of the staff of The Baxley News-Banner, and Gardner Printing Services, we wish you a safe and blessed Christmas.…
Read MoreThe stress of bringing joy
Seemingly, the tree and decorations from Christmas last year were just tucked away into storage the week before, when everything had to be pulled out for this season’s observance. With that come all the headache, stress, and anxiety of the holidays. Oddly enough, the children become the central focus as everything is directed toward granting…
Read MoreThe Red Shoes
The Red Shoes is a literary fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson published in 1845. A peasant girl named Karen is adopted by a rich old lady after her mother dies. Before her mother dies, Karen has a homemade, rough-looking pair of red shoes. After she is adopted, she gets the old lady to buy…
Read MoreBeverly Kay Rivers
Beverly Kay Rivers, 65, of Baxley passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at her residence. Beverly was born January 17, 1959 in Bacon County but resided in Appling County for most of her life. She was a member of Southside Church of God in Alma and was a retired Family Nurse Practitioner for Appling…
Read MoreBaxley Harveys set to close in late January
The Baxley News-Banner has confirmed that Harveys Supermarket will be closing in late January 2026. Southeastern Grocers told The News-Banner, “We can confirm that we have made the difficult decision to close the Baxley Harveys Supermarket, located at 106 East Parker St., in Baxley, in late January, as part of our ongoing efforts to ensure…
Read MoreReeses win subscription contest
Kerry and Cecelia Reese, shown above, are the 2025 winners of The Baxley News-Banner’s annual Beat Inflation/Christmas Subscription Drive. The lucky winners won a brand new RTIC cooler and a $500.00 meat package from Circle F Meats. “Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s subscription drive. Your continued support means the world…
Read MoreClarice Dubberly Swinson
Clarice Dubberly Swinson passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 18 at the age of 94. She was born September 7, 1931. Clarice and her eleven Siblings knew the meaning of hard work, growing up on a cotton farm in southeast Georgia during the Great Depression. The hardships she experienced during childhood taught her the…
Read MoreBetty Jean Hunter
Betty Jean Hunter, 78, of Baxley passed away on December 17, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Hunter was born on August 29, 1947, in Appling County to the late Leon Sikes and the late Mary E. (Woodward) Sikes. She was a devoted homemaker and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. In…
Read MoreMaking a Life: A look at Muhammad Ali’s wisdom
I recently came upon an interesting quote credited to the late boxing champion that provided a glimpse into the rarely publicized philosophical outlook of Ali’s thought process. He is, arguably, one of the best professional boxers who ever laced up a pair of gloves but fans are seldom allowed access to the incredible mind behind…
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