Newsbreak
-
Today's Top Stories From ABC News - April 2nd
ONE GIANT LEAP: ARTEMIS 2 GETS OFF THE GROUND
...
With a thunderous roar and 9 million pounds of thrust created by four engines, each the size of a compact car, four astronauts were launched into space Wednesday for a 3-day trip to the Moon. Artemis 2 is the next step in NASA’s goal of landing human- Information
- Newsbreak | | 02 April 2026 | 07:32
- 123 hit(s) |
-
Candler Co. Deputies Respond to Unfounded Homicide Call
The Candler County Sheriff’s Office reports that a false report of a crime had deputies and other law enforcement in the county responding to serious allegation. Capt. Justin Wells of the Candler County Sheriff’s Office reports Tuesday afternoon to Bluebird Road in reference to a stabbing that had
...- Information
- Newsbreak | | 01 April 2026 | 14:57
- 581 hit(s) |
-
VPD Closes Case in Alleged Kidnapping Attempt
The Vidalia Police Department has concluded its investigation into a reported incident involving a juvenile at the Vidalia Recreation Department this past Friday.
When officers were initially dispatched, investigators treated the situation as a potential attempted kidnapping and responded
...- Information
- Newsbreak | | 01 April 2026 | 14:28
- 727 hit(s) |
-
TCHS Students Place in GA Farm Bureau Art Contest
Toombs County High School is proud to recognize talented student artists who placed at the county level in the 2026 Georgia Farm Bureau Art Contest.
Earning awards are Tony Lopez, 1st Place; Marissa Balderas, 2nd Place; and Natalie Ornelas, 3rd Place.
...
These students have done an outstanding job- Information
- Newsbreak | | 01 April 2026 | 08:59
- 305 hit(s) |
-
Two Car Collision Near Area School Sends Three to Hospitals
Three people were seriously injured Tuesday morning in a two-car collision at North Tattnall Elementary School between Reidsville and Collins.
The Reidsville Fire Department and emergency personnel responded to the scene just after 7:00 Tuesday morning where they found one person entrapped in one of
...- Information
- Newsbreak | | 31 March 2026 | 14:20
- 904 hit(s) |
-
Arrests Made in Washington County Pedestrian Hit & Run
Two Washington County men have been arrested and charged in association with the death of a pedestrian.
Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran reports that 61-year-old Randall Waters was struck and killed Saturday night while walking in the 500 block of Waco Mill Road.
Arrested and charged in
...- Information
- Newsbreak | | 31 March 2026 | 14:18
- 669 hit(s) |
-
Area Police Blotter
Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:
Channel, Quatavious Tashon – Vidalia – Possession of Controlled Substance; Possession of Firearm/Knife During Commission of Crime; Possession of Marijuana; Open Container; Seatbelt Violation.
Meade, Desiree Renae – Register – Tampering With
...- Information
- Newsbreak | | 31 March 2026 | 10:10
- 1170 hit(s) |
-
Incident in Vidalia Leaves Public Asking for More Information
A public press release from the Vidalia Police Department has many in the community wanting more answers and clarification. The press release was sent out Saturday afternoon.
The writer of the article states that around 7:28 Friday night, police responded to the Vidalia Recreation Department on
...- Information
- Newsbreak | | 31 March 2026 | 09:03
- 1152 hit(s) |
-
Under the Gold Dome: Week 11
by Sen. Blake Tillery
With just one week left in the legislative session, we’re finishing strong. Our focus is on lower costs, protecting your family, and keeping Georgia running the right way.
This week, I led the Senate in passing my final budget as Chairman of the Senate Appropriations
...- Information
- Newsbreak | | 30 March 2026 | 13:10
- 863 hit(s) |
Sportsbreak
-
TCHS Lake Dawgs Hook 3rd Place Finish at GA Bass Nation Tournament
(Left to right: AJ Bagby, 11th Grader, and Lane Bagby 8th Grader,)
Toombs County High School students, AJ Bagby, 11th Grader, and Lane Bagby, 8th Grader, finished 3rd with 19.87 pounds in the GA Bass Nation fishing tournament on Saturday March 21st, 2026. They competed against 128 other Georgia
...- Information
- Sportsbreak | | 01 April 2026 | 07:56
- 239 hit(s) |
-
Barons Split with Fillies
The Brewton-Parker Christian University (BPCU) Barons softball team hosted the Fillies of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) on March 28, 2026, in a conference doubleheader. The Barons rallied late in game one to win 2-1, but were shut out in a pitchers’ duel in game two, dropping the
...- Information
- Sportsbreak | | 30 March 2026 | 08:24
- 484 hit(s) |
-
The Lady Indians Win a hard fought battle at the Bleckley County Invitational.
(J'Miyah Hunt)The Lady Indians Indians rallied to score 159 points while Bleckley County scored 150 and Heard County's 142. The Lady's were well prepared to face off with the number 1 team in the state, Bleckley County as they persevered throughout the evening winning multiple events. Takaiyah Bacon,...- Information
- Sportsbreak | | 30 March 2026 | 08:13
- 547 hit(s) |
-
Sports & Scores This Week (3-30-26)
March 30-- Here is the schedule for sports and scores this week.
Monday, March 30
Baseball: Braves 4, Athletics 0
Savannah Christian 15, Toombs County 0
Treutlen 10, Jenkins 0
Soccer: Toombs County 10, Bacon County 0 Girls & Toombs County 10, Bacon County 0 Boys
Golf: Vidalia at Invitational River
...- Information
- Sportsbreak | | 30 March 2026 | 07:22
- 691 hit(s) |
-
Indians Sweep Tigers
The Vidalia Indians completed a three-game sweep over the Swainsboro Tigers this week, using strong pitching performances and timely hitting to control the series from start to finish.
Vidalia opened the series at Greg James Field in Vidalia, Georgia with a 3-0 victory behind a complete game
...- Information
- Sportsbreak | | 28 March 2026 | 15:49
- 810 hit(s) |
-
Bulldogs’ Big Seventh Inning Powers Toombs County Past Burke County
(Riley Kersey)
The Toombs County Bulldogs delivered a dominant performance Monday, defeating Burke County 14-1 behind a strong offensive showing and solid pitching.
On the mound, Kersey earned the win with three scoreless innings, allowing just three hits while striking out three and issuing no
...- Information
- Sportsbreak | | 25 March 2026 | 18:44
- 1220 hit(s) |
-
Toombs County Sweeps Savannah Country Day
(Cameron Brown)Hutchinson Dominant as Toombs County Edges Savannah Country Day
Ty Hutchinson delivered a dominant performance on the mound Thursday, striking out 13 batters to lead Toombs County to a 1-0 victory over Savannah Country Day.
Hutchinson went the distance, allowing just three hits and no runs
...- Information
- Sportsbreak | | 25 March 2026 | 08:16
- 1261 hit(s) |
-
Barons Stun #2 Grizzlies
The Brewton-Parker Christian University (BPCU) Barons baseball team hosted the #2 Georgia Gwinnett Grizzlies on March 24, 2026, and stunned them, taking the game 12-8 to give the #2 team in the nation just their third loss of the season.
The Barons controlled the game early, jumping on top in the
...- Information
- Sportsbreak | | 25 March 2026 | 08:06
- 1148 hit(s) |
-
Vidalia Sweeps Indian Invitational #2 with Dominant Team Performances
The Vidalia High School track and field teams delivered an outstanding showing at the Indian Invitational #2, with both the boys and girls squads capturing team championships in commanding fashion.
The Indians were fueled by a combination of record-breaking performances, multiple individual
...- Information
- Sportsbreak | | 23 March 2026 | 12:44
- 1802 hit(s) |
Community Calendar
-
Greater Vidalia Chamber Ribbon Cutting
- Information
- Community Event | | 31 March 2026 | 15:12
- 172 hit(s) |
-
-
-
Toombs County Retired Educators Association Meeting
Toombs County Retired Educators will meet Thursday, April 2, at the Dr. Mark and Tonya Spivey Library at 10:30.
Memorial Service will be the program with a luncheon to follow.
- Information
- Community Event | | 27 March 2026 | 12:17
- 822 hit(s) |
-
-
-
-
-
Sons of the American Revolution Meeting
Sons of the American Revolution meet the 3rd Thursday of every month in the backroom of Chatters in Lyons. Dinner is at 6:15 and at 7:00 there is a historical presentation.
Please come and visit with us and we will help you find your Revolutionary War Ancestor.
- Information
- Community Event | | 26 December 2024 | 11:36
- 24862 hit(s) |
Obituaries
-
Mr. Wayne T. Brantley, Sr., Vidalia
Mr. Wayne T. Brantley, Sr., 81, of Vidalia, passed away Monday, March 30, 2026. A native of Toombs County, Wayne spent most of his life in Vidalia. He graduated from Vidalia High School in 1962, where he played football, earned All-American honors, and was inducted into the Vidalia High School... - Information
- Obituary | | 02 April 2026 | 07:29
- 292 hit(s) |
-
Mrs. Oretha "Honey" Byrd
Oretha “Honey” Byrd, 82, peacefully entered into rest surrounded by her loved ones on March 26, 2026. Oretha dedicated her life to Jehovah on April 3rd 1965, along with her loving husband “Byrd”. She began an outstanding career at Olathe Medical (Olathe, Kansas) in 1981, where she served as a... - Information
- Obituary | | 31 March 2026 | 10:38
- 595 hit(s) |
-
Pauline M. Petrosky, Vidalia
Pauline M. Petrosky, age 79, of Vidalia, died Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Memorial Heath in Savannah after a brief illness. She was a native of Toombs County, living near Vidalia most of her life and was a 1965 graduate of Vidalia High School. She was a security guard at Edwin I. Hatch Plant for a... - Information
- Obituary | | 28 March 2026 | 11:03
- 1142 hit(s) |
-
Carol Camilla Mills
Carol Camilla Mills was born, April 23, 1953, to the late Hardred Mills, Sr. and Mable Louise Harper Mills. On March 20, 2026, she transitioned from this life after an extended illness. She was reared in Soperton, Georgia where she attended the public schools of Treutlen County. After high school,... - Information
- Obituary | | 28 March 2026 | 10:58
- 1206 hit(s) |
-
Ms. Diann Walker Clark, Higgston
Diann Walker Clark, age 67, of Higgston, died Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Wellstar Health System in Augusta following an extended illness. She was a native of Montgomery County, briefly living in Uvalda and was a 1975 graduate of Montgomery County High School. She lived in South Carolina for... - Information
- Obituary | | 25 March 2026 | 13:44
- 1622 hit(s) |
-
Mr. David Leroy Snyder, East Dublin
Mr. David Leroy Snyder of East Dublin died Monday, March 23, 2026 at his home. Mr. Snyder, 72, was the son of the late Donald G. Snyder, Sr. and Margaret F. Thomas Snyder. He was born in Enumclaw, WA on December 21, 1953 and was a graduate of Butler High School in Augusta, GA. He was a Veteran of... - Information
- Obituary | | 25 March 2026 | 12:43
- 1418 hit(s) |
-
Mr. Daryl Walden
Funeral services for Mr. Daryl Walden will be held Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Higgs Funeral Home in Soperton with Reverend Mark Sweat officiating. Burial will be in the Westview Cemetery in Treutlen County. Mr. Walden died Sunday, March 22, 2026. Mr. Walden, 72, was the... - Information
- Obituary | | 24 March 2026 | 08:24
- 1855 hit(s) |
-
Kodi Angela Hart
Kodi Angela Hart, infant daughter of Abigail Hart of Gray’s Landing, met Jesus on Sunday, March 22, 2026. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Angela Foskey Hart. In addition to her mother, Kodi is survived by her maternal grandfather, Heath Hart; and an uncle, Walker Hart and... - Information
- Obituary | | 23 March 2026 | 20:24
- 1842 hit(s) |
-
Mrs. Wanda Toole Collins, Johnson Corner Community
Mrs. Wanda Toole Collins, age 74, of the Johnson Corner Community, died Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Memorial Health in Savannah following a sudden illness. She was a native of Toombs County, living in Johnson Corner most of her life, and she was a 1969 graduate of Toombs Central School. She... - Information
- Obituary | | 23 March 2026 | 20:22
- 1799 hit(s) |
Church Calendar
-
April 5--Easter SonRise Service in Uvalda
April 5--Cedar Crossing Baptist Church, 2926 Cedar Crossing Road in Uvalda, would like you to join them for their Easter SonRise Service, Sunday April 5th at 7:00 on the back porch of the Family Life Center. Guest speaker is Kelly Coursey. Breakfast will follow. Also, the Crucifixion & Resurrection of Jesus Drama at 6:00 PM. - Information
- Church Event | | 01 April 2026 | 12:26
- 146 hit(s) |
-
April 11--Gospel Sing in Lyons
April 11--Come enjoy a free Gospel Sing featuring The Heartfelt Quartet, April 11th 6:00 pm in historic downtown Lyons at The Blue Marquee Theater, 121 N State Street in Lyons. Very special guest The Hall Sisters! - Information
- Church Event | | 01 April 2026 | 12:21
- 185 hit(s) |
-
April 5--Easter Sunday services in Vidalia
April 5---Annunciation Episcopal Church, 1512 Meadows Lane corner of Cheney Dr. & Meadows Lane, invites you to spend Easter Sunday with them. April 5th at 8:00 & 10:30 AM with Holy Eucharist Rite II and the Flowering of the Cross. Please bring fresh or cut flowers from your garden to adorn the cross. Easter Egg Hunt and Reception after.- Information
- Church Event | | 31 March 2026 | 11:51
- 297 hit(s) |
-
April 2--Good Friday Services in Vidalia
April 2--Annunciation Episcopal Church, 1512 Meadows Lane, corner of Cheney Dr. & Meadows Lane in Vidalia, wants you to join them for Good Friday Services, April 3rd at 12:00 & 6:00.- Information
- Church Event | | 31 March 2026 | 11:48
- 292 hit(s) |
-
April 6-12--Vidalia District Meeting
April 6-12--East park Church of God in Christ, 711 4th and Washington Streets in Vidalia, is hosting the Vidalia District Meeting each day at 3:00, Monday April 6th with speaker Bishop Tommy Lee Snell Sr, Tuesday April 7th with Pastor Richard Williams, Wednesday April 8th Pastor Henry Knox, Thursday April 9th with Overseer Sarah Mims, Friday April 10th with Bishop Benjamin Hagan and Sunday April 12th with Supt. Winton Phillips. Theme: Preserving the Heart of Worship. Pastor Supt James and lady Monique McRae - Information
- Church Event | | 30 March 2026 | 11:57
- 475 hit(s) |
-
April 3-5--Easter Services in Uvalda
April 3-5--Cedar Crossing Baptist Church, 2926 Cedar Crossing Road in Uvalda, invites you to their Easter Services. Friday April 3rd at 7:00 for The Last Supper, Saturday April 4th at 6:00 for The Garden & Trial, and Sunday April 5th at 6:00 for The Crucifixion & Resurrection. Childcare available infant to 5 years old. - Information
- Church Event | | 25 March 2026 | 11:55
- 1225 hit(s) |
-
April 5--Unified Easter Sunday Service in Glenwood
April 5--The Impact Church Worship Center invites you to join them for their Annual Unified Easter Sunrise Worship Service, Easter Sunday morning at 6:00 at Gerdna Joyner Park in downtown Glenwood. Bring your lawn chair, a blanket, and an uplifted Spirit for Worship. Bishop A. Tim Chatman- Information
- Church Event | | 24 March 2026 | 09:16
- 1412 hit(s) |
-
April 5--Easter Sunrise Service in Mt. Vernon
April 5--Better Together Christian Community Church, 202 Church Street in Mount Vernon, would like you to join them for their Easter Morning Sunrise Service to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, Sunday April 5th at 7:00. Experience a time of worship, hope, and renewal. Pastor; Rev. Craig Snead, Sr.- Information
- Church Event | | 16 March 2026 | 09:50
- 2200 hit(s) |
-
April 6-12--Vidalia District Meeting
April 6-10--East Part Church of God in Christ, 711 4th & Washington Streets in Vidalia, invites you to their Vidalia District Meeting, April 6th through April 10th at 7:30 each night. Also, April 12th at 3:00. Special guest speakers each day. Host Pastor Supt James and Lady Monique McRae. - Information
- Church Event | | 12 March 2026 | 12:24
- 2624 hit(s) |
Meet The Staff
-
General Manager
-
Program Director
-
Program Director
-
Traffic / News Director
