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Newsbreak

  • Suspects Arrested in Durden Street Auto Break-Ins

    Vidalia police have arrested two individuals and charged them in the vehicle break-ins that occurred recently Durden Street in Vidalia.

    On March 3, officers responded to a series of entering auto incidents that occurred in the early morning hours in that area. 

    During the course of the

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 13 March 2026 | 12:40
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  • Area Police Blotter

    Vidalia Police Department reports the following arrests:

    Anderson, Tony Deron – Vidalia – Possession of Controlled Substance; Possession of Drug-Related Objects; Warrant Served.

    Jenkins, Melissa Carol – Lyons – Theft by Shoplifting.

    Thomas, Janel Leeann – Swainsboro – Suspended License; Failure to

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 13 March 2026 | 11:31
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  • Sheriff's Office Issues Social Media Warning to Parents

    The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office wants parents and guardians to be aware of a growing online threat targeting children and teenagers.
    Law enforcement agencies across Georgia and across the country are warning about a violent online network known as “764.” Investigators say this group
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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 13 March 2026 | 11:16
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  • Today's Top Stories From ABC News - March 13th

    WAR WITH IRAN: LATEST FROM THE MIDDLE EAST
    Iran’s new supreme leader vowed Thursday to keep up attacks on Gulf Arab countries and use the effective closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz as leverage against the United States and Israel. It was his first public statement since he succeeded his

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    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 13 March 2026 | 07:19
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  • Multiple Units Respond to Fire at Swainsboro Salvage Yard

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    A massive fire erupted Tuesday afternoon in Emanuel County and brought multiple fire departments and personnel to the inferno despite the distinction of what department may have been written on their trucks.

    The Swainsboro Fire Department and Twin City Fire were dispatched to a brush fire on

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 12 March 2026 | 15:06
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  • A Message from GSU President Dr. Kyle Marrero

    GSU

    Dear Alumni and Supporters,

    We have officially stepped into March and it’s just a few days until spring break! 

    As temperatures climb into the low 80s, our campuses are energized and looking ahead to the vibrant celebrations of St. Patrick’s Day, meaningful meetings with our Irish delegation

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 12 March 2026 | 09:24
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  • Emanuel County School Board Meets

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    This is Georgia School Board Appreciation Week. “To recognize the vital contributions of School Board Members across our state.” Superintendent Dr. Denise Warnock notes this is by proclamation of Governor Brian Kemp to honor the board members’ steadfast dedication to

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 12 March 2026 | 09:01
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  • Today's Top Stories From ABC News - March 12th

    LOUD EXPLOSIONS HEARD EARLY THURSDAY IN JERUSALEM
    The ongoing fire between Israel and Hezbollah began ramping up significantly Wednesday night and overnight air raid sirens sounded in Jerusalem as well as in the north, where Hezbollah fired drones and rockets into Israel. Israel’s military said

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    Newsbreak | Jeff Raiford | 12 March 2026 | 07:12
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  • Crimes Against Children Brings True Bills of Indictment in Toombs County

    The February term of the Toombs County Grand Jury convened on Monday with District Attorney Trip Fitzner’s Office presenting 25 bills of indictment, with grand jurors returning all bills as true and unfortunately, there seems to be an uptick in the number of sexual crimes being committed,

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    Newsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 11 March 2026 | 14:44
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Sportsbreak

  • Charity Golf Tournament

    Charity Golf

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    Sportsbreak | Kathy Hilt | 12 March 2026 | 09:03
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  • VRD 10U Basketball Team Wins State Championship!!

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    Nash Welsh, Freddy Fondren ,Jayden Epps, Bryce Boston, Ashton Middleton, Semaj Jackson, Joseph Atkins, Corey Mclin Jaxson Snead  Coaches - Leonard Epps,,Fred Fondren
     
    For the first time since 1998, the VRD 10U Boys Basketball Team has won the State Championship! Congratulations to these young
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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 11 March 2026 | 08:17
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  • Toombs County Bass Fishing Team Places First

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    Toombs County High School anglers AJ Bagby and Tessa Jones captured first place at the GHSA Qualifying Tournament at Clarks Hill Lake on March 7.

    The duo brought in an impressive total catch of 19 pounds, 1 ounce, earning the top finish in the competition and

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 11 March 2026 | 07:57
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  • Barons Split with Fillies

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    The Brewton-Parker Christian University (BPCU)  Barons softball team traveled to Tifton, Ga, to take on the Fillies of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) in a conference doubleheader on March 10, 2026. The barons split the day, dropping the first game 1-3 and rallying in game two, taking

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 11 March 2026 | 07:51
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  • Toombs Golf Takes 3rd at Bearcat Invitational

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    Left to right: Rhys Ward, Noah Anken, Drew Woodruff, Vick Moore, Alex Patrick, Gavin Ward 

    The Toombs County High School men’s golf team continued its solid early-season play on Saturday at the 26th Annual Bearcat Individual, hosted by Bainbridge High School. Competing against a strong field, the

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 10 March 2026 | 08:56
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  • VHS Girls Tennis Team Defeat ECI 4-1

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    The VHS GIrls Tennis Team defeated ECI tonight at East Georgia College in Swainsboro by a score of 4-1.  Winning for the girls was the sophomore sensation, Elizabeth Sowell, playing in the 1st Singles Spot, winning 6-0, 6-1.  Senior Deidra Boston playing 2nd Singles handily defeated her opponent 6-3, 6-2

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 10 March 2026 | 08:50
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  • Hollis Morton Takes Home High Jump National Championship

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    Brewton-Parker Christian University (BPCU) junior Hollis Morton earned the NAIA Indoor National Championship title in the high jump at the 2025-2026 NAIA Indoor Track and Field National Championships held March 5-7, 2026. 

    Morton, a native of Atlanta, Georgia, delivered a standout performance,

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 10 March 2026 | 08:37
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  • Toombs County Baseball Wins Over Screven County

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    Both teams were strong on the mound Monday, but Toombs County held off Screven County for a 3-2 victory.

    Screven County struck first in the top of the opening inning scoring one run. 

    Toombs County responded in the bottom half of the inning, taking the lead after Lawton Toole and Tyson

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 10 March 2026 | 08:32
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  • Vidalia Track & Field Teams Finish Runner-Up at Anderson Bentley Invitational

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    The Vidalia High School track and field teams delivered an impressive performance Friday, March 6, at the Anderson Bentley Invitational, with both the boys and girls teams finishing second overall behind East Coweta High School.

    The Vidalia boys scored 134 points to finish

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    Sportsbreak | Bob Roberts | 10 March 2026 | 07:53
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Community Calendar

  • DVA Tasty Tuesday

    Tasty Tuesday

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    Community Event | Jeff Raiford | 13 March 2026 | 13:55
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  • Pond Management Workshop

    Pond Management Workshop Flyer PNG 2026

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    Community Event | Kathy Hilt | 13 March 2026 | 11:22
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  • Ohoopee Soil and Water Conservation District Meeting

    The Ohoopee Soil and Water Conservation District will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Treutlen County Library, 585 Second Street in Soperton.

    Please RSVP by March 25 to NancyAnne Conner at 706-612-4020 (This email address is being protected from spambots. You

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    Community Event | Kathy Hilt | 13 March 2026 | 11:20
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  • Live in Lyons

    Live in Lyons

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    Community Event | Jeff Raiford | 13 March 2026 | 09:35
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  • Toombs Teen Maze Parent Panel

    Pink Green and White Retro Workshop Flyer

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    Community Event | Jeff Raiford | 12 March 2026 | 11:35
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  • STC Free Application Waiver

    March Waiver Codes

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    Community Event | Jeff Raiford | 12 March 2026 | 07:11
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  • Small Farm Conference

    Small Farm Conference Flyer

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    Community Event | Kathy Hilt | 05 March 2026 | 15:52
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  • Ray Charles: Jazz +Soul = Genius

    Ray Charles tribute flyer

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    Community Event | Jeff Raiford | 05 March 2026 | 15:48
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  • Wings & Things Festival

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    Wings & Things Festival and Fly-In Returns to Douglas Municipal Airport on March 21
    Free entry, aircraft rides, live music, food trucks, kid’s activities, military vehicles, car show, and more.

    DOUGLAS, GA March 2, 2026) — The 4th Annual Wings & Things Festival and Fly-In takes off Saturday, March 21,

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    Community Event | Jeff Raiford | 02 March 2026 | 08:39
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Obituaries

  • Mr. Justin Rabon Davis, Lyons

    obit Justin Davis Mr. Justin Rabon Davis, age 30, of Lyons, died Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Memorial Health in Savannah after a brief illness. He was a lifelong resident of Toombs County, living near Vidalia all of his life, before moving to the Lyons area four years ago. He attended Toombs County High School. He...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 12 March 2026 | 12:45
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  • Mrs. LaWanna Kelly, Vidalia

    obit laWanna Kelly Mrs. LaWanna Kelly, age 46, of Vidalia, died Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at her home after an extended illness. She was born in Dublin on March 31, 1979, and was raised in Newnan. She was a 1997 graduate of Newnan High School and earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Education from Georgia...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 11 March 2026 | 13:06
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  • Mr. Garry Lee Adams, Vidalia

    obit Garry Adams Mr. Garry Lee Adams, age 74, of Vidalia, died Monday, March 9, 2026, at the Community Hospice House in Vidalia following an extended illness. He was born in Vidalia on May 22, 1951, to the late Marvin Patrick Adams and Lottie Mae Powell Adams. He was a 1969 graduate of Vidalia High School and...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 11 March 2026 | 08:59
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  • Mr. Freddie Graham

    Freddie Graham Funeral services for Mr. Freddie Graham will be held Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Higgs Funeral Home in Soperton with Reverend Gary Thompson officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Laurens County. Mr. Graham died Monday, March 9, 2026. Mr...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 10 March 2026 | 09:28
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  • Mr. Ben jack "Benny" Holland, Blue Ridge Community

    Ben Holland Ben Jack, “Benny” Holland, age 67, of the Blue Ridge Community, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, at his home. He was a native of Habersham County and spent most of his younger years in Vidalia, moving to Dahlonega in 1970. Benny was a 1976 graduate of Lumpkin County High School and a 1981...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 10 March 2026 | 09:00
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  • Mrs. Hillarie J. Smith, Nashville, Georgia

    obit Hillarie Smith Mrs. Hillarie J. Smith, age 39, of Nashville, Georgia, was born on February 10, 1987, and went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was proudly raised in Broomfield, Colorado, and was a 2005 graduate of Broomfield High School where she earned a softball...
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    Obituary | Kathy Hilt | 09 March 2026 | 11:49
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  • Mrs. Leslie Michelle Seabury, Mt. Vernon

    obit Leslie Seabury Mrs. Leslie Michelle Seabury, age 61, of Mt. Vernon, died Saturday, March 7, 2026, at her home, but gained victory in Christ. She was a native of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and lived in Alston for many years. She was a graduate of Brewton-Parker College and earned a bachelor’s degree in Early...
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  • Mr. Brian O’Neal, Ailey

    Brian ONeal Mr. Brian O’Neal, age 44, of Ailey, GA passed away while visiting California from natural causes. He resided in Ailey, GA until 2023, when he married his wife Ashley O’Neal and moved to Cleveland, GA. He attended the Vidalia School System through 8th grade and graduated from Montgomery County High...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 07 March 2026 | 12:03
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  • Sammie (Husted) Herndon

    Sammie Herndon Sammie (Husted) Herndon passed away after an extended illness on March 5, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. She spent most of her adult life in Toombs County, Georgia, but was a native of Altamonte Springs, Florida. Sammie lived her life to the fullest and brought joy to those...
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    Obituary | Jeff Raiford | 07 March 2026 | 12:01
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Church Calendar

  • April 6-12--Vidalia District Meeting

    Gold Black and White   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.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 12 March 2026 | 12:24
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  • March 29--Cantata in Lyons

    March 29--The Choir of Lyons Community Church, 126 East Wesley Avenue in Lyons, would like you to come to their Cantata for Holy Week called "On a Hill Too Far Away", March 29th at 5:00 in the church sanctuary. Reception in the social hall after.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 12 March 2026 | 11:41
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  • April 5--Resurrection Sunday Event in Vidalia

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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 11 March 2026 | 12:34
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  • April 3--Good Friday Event in Vidalia

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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 11 March 2026 | 12:32
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  • April 2--Last Supper event in Vidalia

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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 11 March 2026 | 12:30
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  • March 28--Gospel Sing in Glenwood

    church event   March 28--Snowhill Community Church, 864 Snowhill Church Road in Glenwood, invites everyone to their Gospel Sing, March 28th at 7:00 with guest singers "Hand in Hand". Everyone welcome. Come expecting a blessing.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 09 March 2026 | 09:31
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  • March 22--Men's Day Program in Vidalia

    March 22--First African Men Ministry of First African Missionary Baptist Church, 206 Martin Luther King Jr Avenue in Vidalia, cordially invites everyone to their Annual Men Day Program, March 22nd at 3:00 with speaker Rev. Winfred McCloud of Springhill Missionary Baptist Church in Dublin & New Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in McRae. Pastor Dr. Carl Wardlaw Jr. 
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 05 March 2026 | 09:44
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  • March 21--Men's Prayer Breakfast in Vidalia

    March 21--First African Men's Ministry of First African Missionary Baptist Church, 206 Martin Luther King Jr Avenue in Vidalia, cordially invites everyone to their Men’s Prayer Breakfast, March 21st at 10:00 with speaker Rev. Frank Williams of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Vidalia. Come and be blessed! Dr.Carl Wardlaw Jr.
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 05 March 2026 | 09:42
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  • March 14--Pastor's Annual Anniversary in Ailey

    March 14--St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church, 2038 McGregor-Alston Road in Ailey, invite you to help celebrate their Pastor's Annual Anniversary, Saturday March 14th at 2:00 with worship and God's Word. Pastor, Rev Hodges
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    Church Event | Jim Perry | 04 March 2026 | 11:48
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Meet The Staff

  • General Manager

    Listen to WVOP

    Jeff Raiford

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  • Program Director

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    Bob Roberts, WTCQ

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  • Program Director

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    Jim Perry, WYUM

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  • Traffic / News Director

    Kathy

    Kathy Hilt

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