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With the beginning of September comes that time of year when grownups act like little children on Christmas morning in pursuit of that elusive gray ghost.am speaking of the upcoming dove season which begins Sat., Sept. 7th at noon. Here are some tips to get ready for and have a great season. Phillip Lumpkin of…
Sylvester Native, and current Baltimore Raven linebacker Meshak Williams has graciously agreed to take time from his busy week to share with Worth County how training camp is going. Speaking to Meshak by phone, he shared that being in training camp with the defending Superbowl champs has been an eye opener. He appreciates the fact…
For those saltwater anglers that enjoy the thrill of going after those challenging red snapper, here’s some interesting and exciting info. Anglers will be able to fish the Federal Waters of the south Atlantic from midnight August 23 until midnight August 25. Fisherman can harvest one snapper per day regardless of size. The reason for…
The Worth County Rams baseball program held their annual post-season awards banquet last Monday evening at Unity Baptist Church. Before the varsity players were introduced, Coach Smith recounted a trying season that began with rain, missed practiced, rescheduled games, and an early 1-6 record. But, the Rams battled back to finish the season with an…
Former Worth County softball standouts Haley and Heather Ellis recently participated in the NCAA Division II Women’s College World Series held in Salem, Va. Only eight teams make it to WCWS and the twin sisters helped Armstrong Atlantic State University to a number three national ranking. Along the way they eliminated last year’s national…
The Extreme Whippets recently won the USFA Class B State Championship in Carrollton, Ga. They beat out 36 other teams in the three-day tournament. Pictured front row: Mikayla Eubanks, Macy Strength, Sydney McLain, Mary Grace Roberts, Addison Renfroe, and Brianna Duren Middle row: Caroline Newton, Taylor Layfield, Mackenzie Lacey, Amanda Kelly, Kierston Back, and Ally…
Candace Cook, a Sylvester native, recently signed a cheerleading scholarship with Mercer University. Born to Joey and Rewa Cook on October 16, 1994, Candace has been involved with the sport of cheerleading since the 6th grade. Competition cheerleading has taken Candace to Region and State competitions two years in a row during her high school…
A few short months ago, Destiny Nicole Allen signed a soccer scholarship with Truett McConnell College in Cleveland, GA. Although Destiny does have a few nervous thoughts about moving, she and her family couldn’t be more excited about her newest accomplishment. Born on July 6, 1995, to parents Derek and Robin Allen, Destiny began playing…
The Worth County Rams football program hosted their Black and Gold game at Milt Miller Field on Friday, May 17. While the annual scrimmage game gives hopeful football players the chance to suit up in pads and uniform and entertain the home crowd before the season begins, this most recent Black and Gold game also…
Sylvester’s own Meshak Williams signed on as a free agent last Monday to play football in the NFL with the defending Super Bowl Champions, the Baltimore Ravens. The 2009 Worth County High School graduate gained national attention with the Kansas State Wildcats in his junior and senior seasons as a defensive end. Last season, Williams…