U.S. Rep. Rick Allen surveyed crop damage from Hurricane Helene in Jenkins County last week with Wade Parker, Southeast District Extension Agent. Damage to pecan and cotton crops were assessed and ...

The Jenkins County Commissioners are working to establish a Board of Elections and Registration. County Attorney George Rountree presented an ordinance during the group’s Oct. 8 meeting that will ...

Conference was held at the Savannah Hyatt in August. Jessica Lane and Elaine Williams of Jenkins County Family Enrichment Center (JCFEC) and Pamela Walker of S.T.E.P. Up Jenkins/HEARTS for Families, ...

Tell us a little about yourself – occupation, if retired – previous occupation, family (wife and children), club/ church membership, etc. I am Dr. Giovanni R. Shumake, and I am running for County ...

Man’s best friends are in need of storm repairs to their shelter! Jenkins County K-911, located on property at the Jenkins County Airport, has incurred major damages from Hurricane Helene. Since the ...

In today’s newspaper world, one person is doing the work of two or three. They sleep less, drink a lot of coffee and rarely have time to fellowship with co-workers. I used to say that I believed one ...

This is the first in a series of “Meet the Candidate” articles for contested races in the November General Election. What do you feel is your greatest accomplishment in the elected position you ...

Due to significant damage caused by Hurricane Helene, Magnolia Springs State Park is closed until further notice. A team is working diligently to assess and repair damage to ensure the safety of all ...

I was sitting on my back porch one day last week, contemplating the work it will take to clear the downed cedar trees and destroyed storage building when my attention was drawn to a flurry of birds ...