Coaches, Players Share Emotional Farewell
The Worth County Rams football program held a bittersweet awards ceremony last Thursday evening at the high school. Not only did the banquet represent the final gathering as a team for some 17 Ram seniors, but the evening also marked the end of Head Coach Scotty Ward’s, and many of his assistant coaches’, tenure in…
Celebrating National Women’s History Month
March is designated as the month to recognize Women in History. Worth County is fortunate to have women making history every day, not only in their homes and families, but through contributions to our community, our churches, and civic organizations. One outstanding Woman of Worth is Ms. Jean Brooks. Her priorities are God, family and…
Mrs. Ilone Aultman Hufstetler
Mrs. Ilone Aultman Hufstetler, 96, of Poulan died Friday March 15, 2013 at Tift Regional Medical Center. The graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday March 17, 2013 at the Poulan Cemetery with Rev. Bill Barksdale officiating. Mrs. Hufstetler was born on October 16, 1916 to the late William Henry and Fannie…
William Kendall (Ken) Dillard
Kendall Dillard, 48, of El Paso, Tex. died Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Providence Memorial Hospital. The deceased wishes were to be cremated with no memorial service and the family will honor his wishes. Mr. Dillard was born October 15, 1964 in Albany and was the son of Robert and Joyce Sledge of Ty Ty….
Worth County 4-H / FFA Swine Show
This year’s Worth County 4-H / FFA Swine Show was a great success for the following 4-H and FFA club members. Weight classes included: Class 1 Parker Weaver (4-H) 1st place, Luke Gwines (4-H) 2nd place, Chase Roberts (FFA) 3rd place and Luke Gwines (4-H) 4th place. Class 2 Luke Gwines (4-H) 1st place, Chase…
BoE Hears Second Bomb Threat Appeal
Monday evening, the Worth County Board of Education held their second appeal hearing for a student charged with making a bomb threat in a local school. In this second appeal case, a 13-year-old seventh grader at Worth County Middle School was allegedly overheard by two other students claiming that he was going to “blow up…
Safety during Baseball Games
Middle School baseball coaches didn’t know if the team was going to be able to play the game on Monday March 4th because of the pending storm that was approaching. To help the Coaches with the safety of the boys, this little device was hung on the dugout fence. It’s called a “Thunderbolt Lightning Detector”….
Southern Pride Wins Nationals
Three of Worth County’s shining athletes, Livi King, Leah Sumner and Alayna Cowart helped Southern Pride Mini’s win the American Royale 2013 National Championship! Congratulations to all of them and their teammates, Loren O., Lauren M. Dejah G., May May, London D, Jenna D, Jenna G, Emily B, Rylie W, and Ellie B. These young…
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