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  • The Mercy Ministries Reaching Out to Those in Need

    Everyone knows medical care is expensive, but there is help available in the area for people who have no insurance, and Luis Gonzalez, Director of Ministry of The Mercy Ministries in Lyons says their doors are open and searching for patients.

    “We are trying to increase our patient load,” Gonzalez said.

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 27 September 2023 | 00:00
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  • Lyons Lions Club Students of the Month

    The Lyons Lions Club Student of the Month program recognizes deserving students for their “Dedication, Commitment and Service to Others” and is sponsored by Peoples Bank. For the month of September, the awards were presented to Savannah Moore of Robert Toombs Christian Academy and Raymond "RJ" Florez,

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 26 September 2023 | 14:37
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  • Area Police Blotter

    Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests.

    Williams, Antron Mayrce - Vidalia - Reckless driving/simple obstruction/aggravated assault/aggravated battery/possession of firearm during commission of a crime/suspended license

    Hall, Grace Fantasia – Vidalia – Theft by shoplifting

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    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 26 September 2023 | 07:25
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  • Saturday Night Shooting in Vidalia; Suspect in Custody

    Shooting Suspect

    Antron Mayrce Williams

    Vidalia Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Saturday night just before 10:00.

    Police heard multiple gunshots from an area of Epstein Street and Martin Luther King, Jr., Boulevard, and upon arrival, heard yelling from the 600 block of Martin Luther King Jr.,

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 25 September 2023 | 14:47
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  • Missing Dog

    Missing Dog

    This Yorkie is missing and was last seen on Ferguson Road and Old Dairy Road just north of Higgston. She is missed greatly by her family, and a reward is offered for her return. If you've seen her, please call or text 912-293-4299.

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 25 September 2023 | 10:06
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  • BPC President’s Gala - Featuring Tommy Bowden

    Tommy BowdenTommy Bowden

    On September 14, 2023, members of the community came together for the annual Brewton-Parker College (BPC) President’s Gala. This year’s special guest was former Head Coach for Clemson University’s football team, Tommy Bowden. The funds raised during this event will help fund the

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    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 23 September 2023 | 13:44
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  • VPD Makes Arrest in Auto Thefts and Entering Autos

    VPD Car Thief

    Vidalia police have made an arrest  of a suspect believed to have been responsible for recent vehicle thefts and entering automobiles in the city.

    Early last Tuesday morning, police arrested Joseph Robberson Williams, age 34, of Vidalia in connection with the crimes. Williams had active warrants

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 22 September 2023 | 15:01
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  • Toombs Central Elementary School Makes the Grade

    Knowing the fundamental importance of early literacy and students’ ability to read proficiently by third grade, the Georgia Department of Education is recognizing schools with exceptional achievement or growth in third grade reading as 2022-2023 Literacy Leaders.

    The Toombs County School System is

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 22 September 2023 | 11:38
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  • Area Police Blotter

    Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests.

    Mills, Briddarious - Vidalia - Simple obstruction/possession of a firearm by a felon/possession of a firearm during commission of a crime/possession of controlled substance/theft by receiving stolen property

    Williams, Joseph - Vidalia -

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    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 22 September 2023 | 08:33
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Sportsbreak

  • Lady Indians Hammer Herons!

    9 26 23 Emma Vinson

    Emma Vinson hit her first home run of the year, and Tymber Harris hit her fourth while striking out nine Brantley County batters as the Lady Indians hammered the Lady Herons 13-1 Monday evening in Vidalia. With the win, the Lady Indians won their 7th straight game and improved their record to 11-6

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 26 September 2023 | 11:22
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  • Annual RTCA Powder Puff Game

    9 26 23 RTCA PP Game

    L-R: Front Row: Ansley Akins, Marly Dismuke, Haylie Kight, Arlie Gooden, Caroline Thompson, Rachel Threlkeld, Addie Walden, Kylie Acosta, Ella Newton, Hannah Williams, Savannah Moore

    Middle Row: Coach Hayden Kight, Coach Aaron Hankerson, Powder Puff Coordinator Becky Pittman, Amelia Moore, Josie

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 26 September 2023 | 09:01
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  • Cheer Dawgs Start Competition Season with 2nd Place Finish at Middle Georgia Cheer Classic

    9 26 23 Toombs Cheer

    The Toombs County Varsity Competition Cheer Dawgs competed in the first competition of the season this weekend in the Middle Georgia Cheer Classic at Houston County High School. We faced some adversity in the days leading up to this competition with 3 of our athletes experiencing injuries. We

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 26 September 2023 | 08:57
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  • Toombs County Lady Dawgs Outshine Pierce County in 7-1 Region Win

    9 26 23 Toombs SB

    In another commanding performance on the mound, left-handed pitcher Shay Stringer led the Toombs County Lady Dawgs Softball team to a 7-1 triumph over Pierce County on Monday.

    Stringer showcased her command, allowing only two hits and one run across seven innings, in addition to recording 11

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 26 September 2023 | 08:56
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  • Crusaders Blank Generals For Homecoming Win

    Robert Toombs defeated Georgia Christian Friday night for their homecoming game. During the first quarter, David Hill scored two touchdowns. The first touchdown was with a 76 yard run and the second with a 17 yard run. We had a great second quarter with four touchdowns. Elijah Baker with a 63 yard run,

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 25 September 2023 | 10:48
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  • Indians Run Well at Jones County Meet

    9 25 23 VHS CC

    (L-R): Judith Hussey, Andrew Hodges, Gabe Cleghorn, Jude Owen and Georgia Meredith.

    The Vidalia Indians Cross Country team traveled to Jones County to compete for the second time in 48 hours. They came up big bringing home 5 medalists, 6 personal best performances and a third place finish for the

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 25 September 2023 | 09:16
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  • Toombs County Continues to Roll with 35-0 Thrashing Over Tattnall County

    9 25 23 Toombs County FB

    On Friday, the Toombs County Bulldogs opened region play on the road in Reidsville against the Tattnall County Battle Creek Warriors. Toombs County entered the game at 4-0 and Ranked #9 in Class AA football. The Dogs had a few miscues to battle back from in the first quarter, but after the quarter

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 25 September 2023 | 09:05
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  • Sports & Scores This Week (9-25-23)

    September 25-- Here are the latest sports schedules and scores for the week. 

    Monday, September 25

    Softball: Vidalia 13, Brantley County 1

    Toombs County 7, Pierce County 1

    RTCA 10, Windsor Academy 2 

    Volleyball: Vidalia 3, Windsor Forest 1 

    Toombs County at Brantley County 6:00pm 

    Tuesday, September

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 25 September 2023 | 08:09
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  • Toombs County Cross Country Competes at Home Bulldog Invitational Meet

    9 25 23 Toombs Co CC

    The 5th annual Bulldog Invitational was run on Thursday on the campus of Toombs County High School. The event was another successful one, with over 600 runners and 30+ teams.

    On the girls side, each of our girls ran PR’s for the season. We have 2 girls out currently trying to recover from

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 24 September 2023 | 10:50
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Community Calendar

Obituaries

  • Mrs. Marilyn Liverman, Vidalia

    obit Liverman Mrs. Marilyn Eldena Liverman, age 80, of Vidalia, died Sunday, September 24, 2023, at The Oaks Bethany Home in Vidalia after an extended illness. She was a native of Hollywood, Florida and resided in Arizona until moving to Vidalia in April of 2023. Mrs. Marilyn was a Department Manager with Winn...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 26 September 2023 | 16:03
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  • Mr. Keith Head, Oak Park

    obit Head Mr. Keith Head, age 73, of Oak Park, died Monday, September 25, 2023, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia after a brief illness.  He was a native of Alma and a 1967 graduate of Bacon County High School where he played baseball and basketball.  He served three tours of duty in Vietnam...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 26 September 2023 | 10:24
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  • Mr. Reid Veazey Randall, Vidalia

    Reid Randall Mr. Reid Veazey Randall, age 69, of Vidalia, died Monday, September 25, 2023, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia after an extended illness. He was a native of Toombs County, living all over the United States, traveling for work until moving back to Vidalia in 2007. After graduating...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 26 September 2023 | 07:03
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  • Mr. Tommy Spoto, Bethlehem

    Tommy Spoto Mr. Tommy Spoto, age 85, of Bethlehem, died Saturday, September 23, 2023, at his home, following an extended illness.  He was a native of Tampa, Florida and was a 1956 graduate of Jefferson High School in Tampa.  He moved to Toombs County in the early 1960s and earned an Associate degree from...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 26 September 2023 | 07:01
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  • Mr. Kenny E. Moncus, Calhoun

    Kenny Moncus Mr. Kenny E. Moncus, age 64, of Calhoun, died Thursday, September 21, 2023, at his home, following an extended illness.  He was born August 23, 1959, in Vidalia, to the late Eugene Carlton Moncus and Lola Mae O’Quinn Moncus.  He was a 1977 graduate of Robert Toombs Christian Academy in Lyons.  He...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 23 September 2023 | 13:47
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  • Mrs. Martha Newton, Glenwood

    obit Newton Mrs. Martha Horne Newton, age 71, of Glenwood, died Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia after an extended illness.  She was a native of Montgomery County, grew up in Mt. Vernon and lived in Glenwood most of her life.  She was a 1981 graduate of Regents Nursing...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 21 September 2023 | 13:22
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  • Ava Kate (Cake) Barsoum

    Ava Kate Barsoum On Saturday September 9, 2023 our precious Ava Kate (Cake) Barsoum was taken to be with Jesus. Ava was born on January 14th, 2021 to Samer and Jennifer Pittman Barsoum of Agoura Hills, CA. She was a beautiful, spunky, bundle of joy. Mommie’s baby girl and Daddy’s little Angel. She loved singing and...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 21 September 2023 | 07:37
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  • Mrs. Frances Savage Sharpe, Lyons

    Frances Sharpe Mrs. Frances Savage Sharpe, age 88, of Lyons, died Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at her home after an extended illness.  She was a native of Elberta, Alabama, briefly living in Eastman and Savannah before moving to Lyons in the mid 1940s.  She was a 1953 graduate of Lyons High School.  She began a...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 21 September 2023 | 07:34
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  • Mrs Aileen Nobles, Vidalia

    obit Nobles Mrs. Aileen Nobles, age 98, of Vidalia, died Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at her home after a brief illness.  She was born July 7, 1925, to the late James Albert Poole and Etta Jane Christie Poole in Cornelius, North Carolina.  She graduated high school in Cornelius and attended business school.  She and...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 20 September 2023 | 12:38
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Church Calendar

  • October 14--Prayer & Worship Service in Vidalia

    October 14--You're invited to a Prayer & Worship Service, October 14th from 10:00 to 2:00 at Southeastern Technical College, 3001 East 1st Street in Vidalia. "A God-centered time to come together to worship Him through Prayer & Praise, in Spirit & Truth, for the Saved and Unsaved." No preaching, teaching or offering. Dress casual.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 18 September 2023 | 09:47
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  • October 14--Fellowship and Pastor's Installation in Mt. Vernon

     Fellowship Installation   October 14--Mt. Vernon Pentecostal Church, 1802 North Railroad Avenue, invites you to their Fellowship Meeting & Installation Service for Rev. matthew & Sister Sheena Lamb and Bishop Ray & sister Christy Wood, Saturday October 14th at 5:00.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 17 September 2023 | 09:52
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  • October 1--Join the Toombs County Life Chain

    October 1--Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Highway 292 across from Walmart in Vidalia, wants you to join their Toombs County Life Chain to stand in silent witness to the sanctity of all human life, Sunday October 1st from 2:00 to 3:00. At 1:30 you can pick up your signs and receive instructions.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 12 September 2023 | 12:28
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  • September 28--Women's Luncheon in Vidalia

    Women's Luncheon   September 28--First Baptist Church of Vidalia invites you to their Engage Women’s Luncheon hosted by Woven (FBCV Women), Thursday September 28th from 12:00 to 1:00 in the Student Center with special speaker Natalie Beall. Sign up for the $5 lunch by September 24th or bring your own. Sign up on the First Baptist Church App or at the Church Office. Or call 912-537-4196. Seating limited.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 12 September 2023 | 09:39
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    LET US GET YOUR MESSAGE TO THE PUBLIC WITH CHURCH NEWS!    Your Church Speaks   Thank you for using Church News on News-Talk WVOP 970 AM and 105.3 FM, and southeastgeorgiatoday.com. Submit your church events to us at least 2 weeks ahead of time for the greatest coverage and best results. Include the name of the church, the church address, name of the event, date & time of the event, location of the event if other than the church, and any special speakers involved.  ** When including an image or images please send it as an attachment.  Use the jpg format for all images **   Send it to JIM PERRY! Email jperry @ radiojones.com ---Please note that FAX is no longer available.  Use email. 
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 03 November 2021 | 12:30
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