Julious Alexander “Buddy” Howard, Jr.
Julious Alexander “Buddy” Howard, Jr., 57, of Baxley passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at his residence under the care of Hospice of South Georgia. Buddy was born on May 14, 1968. He was a devoted husband and family man. He loved watching football and wrestling when he wasn’t spending his time with the true…
Read MoreThe Unchanging Word in a Shifting World: Has the Church Lost its Agenda?
One of the most remarkable things about the Christian faith: its foundation has not shifted an inch in two thousand years. The central tenets, the core morality, the message of salvation, they are etched in ancient texts, immutable and clear. Yet, stepping into many modern churches today, one has to wonder: is this the same…
Read MoreMary Aliece Jones Atkins
Mrs. Mary Aliece Jones Atkins, 86, of Blackshear, passed away Tuesday morning, November 4, 2025, at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House. Born in Baxley, on August 20, 1939, she lived in Appling County for many years before moving to Pierce County in 1981. Mrs. Atkins worked at Miller Western Wear in Baxley prior to…
Read MoreShutdown concerns
I’ve read many comments over the past week or two about the reported government shutdown. Not sure why we are still paying taxes to a federal government that is reportedly not working. Maybe some of our members of Congress can explain this. Many comments have been made in the past week or two about SNAP/food…
Read MoreWho is responsible for your decisions?
Who is responsible for the decisions we make in life? When that question is asked, the answer is simple; we are. Now there is a mindset that the government or the taxpayers are responsible for other people’s decisions. When you make decisions in life, whether good or bad, you are responsible for the outcome. This…
Read MoreKathleen Overstreet
Mrs. Kathleen Overstreet, 74, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Memorial Health Hospital in Savannah, Georgia, after a short illness. Mrs. Kathleen was a native and lifelong resident of Appling County. She worked all her life caring for her husband and family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Preceding her…
Read MoreCouple rescued from vehicle struck by train
On Friday afternoon, October 31, around 1:00 p.m., local law enforcement, fire and rescue personnel were dispatched to Prentiss Road, near the intersection of Highway 341 W. It was stated that a train and car had collided at the railroad crossing on Prentiss. The train struck the car, causing the vehicle to overturn and catch…
Read MoreLaw firm adds attorney
JohnsonFloyd LLP announces the addition of two new attorneys in its law office at 132 West Parker Street, Baxley, joining existing partners Alex Johnson and Graham Floyd. Madeline Rentz-Tucker has relocated from Tifton, where she was associated with a law firm with offices in Albany, Tifton, Savannah and Valdosta. She is a product of the…
Read MoreIt’s a big club, and you ain’t in it
It’s a big club and you ain’t in it is a quote from George Carlin. He was a crass comedian, but when he said that, he said a mouthful of truth. He was talking about the ruling class who own and run everything. It got me thinking, and he is right. It is a big…
Read MoreUnholy roots of Halloween: A Christian wake-up call
The leaves are turning, the air is crisp, and everywhere we look, symbols of Halloween dominate the cultural landscape. For many, it’s a harmless, fun-filled night of costumes, candy, and carved pumpkins. Yet, for Christians striving to serve a holy and living God, the widespread embrace of Halloween represents a subtle yet profound spiritual compromise.…
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