Dads and the Holey Underwear
I recently wrote an article about Mother’s Day honoring our mothers, so since this past Sunday was Father’s Day, I could not leave out the fathers. There is a meme that goes around right before Father’s Day with a picture of a pair of holey underwear saying “Hang on Dads, Father’s Day is almost here.”…
Read More“No King” in the United States
There was a protest held Saturday, June 14, called “No Kings” across the United States. The No Kings protests (also known as No Kings Day or No Dictators Day/protests) were a series of demonstrations that took place on Saturday, across the country, and the same day of the U.S. Army 250th Anniversary Parade and U.S. President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday, in protest of Trump’s…
Read MoreFrankie Deen Blanton
Frankie Deen Blanton, 96, of Fleming Island, Florida, passed away on June 17, 2025. Frankie was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who spent her many years spreading joy and generosity to those around her, especially her family and loved ones. She was the fourth youngest of 11 siblings and the last surviving one. Frankie…
Read MoreWe have a winner!
The Baxley News-Banner recently held a 1 & 200 game to give away a free one-year subscription to the paper. This time, there was a twist, and $50.00 was added to the prize as well. The staff of The Baxley News-Banner would like to congratulate Jessica Faulk on winning this round of 1 & 200.…
Read MoreMaggie Williams
Mrs. Maggie Williams was born on June 15, 1964, to the late Collis and Lois McKenzie. She attended Thankful New Jersey Missionary Baptist Church during her childhood. After marriage, she attended White Pine Holiness Church in Glennville, Georgia. Maggie devoted several years of her life as a caregiver to her son. She lived a life…
Read MoreDwain Earnest Hutto
Mr. Dwain Earnest Hutto, 86, of Baxley, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025 at his residence under the care of Community Hospice. Mr. Hutto was born October 10, 1938 in Appling County. He was a faithful member of Hopewell Church and an honorable businessman, having owned Dwain’s IGA Grocery Store and Hutto’s Nut House.…
Read MoreLEGAL NOTICES FOR 6-11-2025
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF APPLING COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF BERTHA L. ARNOLD DECEASED ESTATE NO. 2025-60 PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Thomas L. Arnold has petitioned for Thomas L. Arnold to be appointed administrator(s) of the Estate of Bertha L. Arnold deceased, of said…
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It applies to me but not to thee
In every corner of the world, there is a ruling class that rules over the people. It is different in each country, but that basic principle still applies. In America, it starts at the federal level and goes all the way down to the local level. We have elected officials to represent the best interests…
Read MoreGood intentions: advising friends
Have you ever had a friend come to you with a tough problem? Maybe they were struggling with a big decision about their career, a complicated family situation, or even a disagreement with their husband or wife. Because you care deeply about them, your first instinct was probably to help, right? So, you thought it…
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