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Lunchroom complaints
The News-Banner was contacted by multiple parents and individuals last week regarding what they described as a lack of food for students. On the first day of school, students at the high school were...
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Murphy Gooddog and friends have a lot they can teach us
You longtime loyalists (and you know who you are) will remember the exploits of Sheila the Family Wonderdog in this space. You will also recall that Shelia went to Doggie Heaven a few years back where...
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The oldies
The brain is an amazing organ. It might not let me remember your name when I meet you downtown, but it frequently presents a parade of memories for no logical reason. Some are entertaining; others,...
View ArticleLEGALS FOR 8-26-2020
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF APPLING COUNTY, STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: PETITION OF LILLIAN JEANETTE NORRIS TO CHANGE NAME TO LILLIAN JEANETTE PFAU CAFN: SUC2020000155 NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME STATE...
View ArticleJ. E. BLANTON
J. E. Blanton, 85, of Surrency passed away Monday, August 24, 2020 at Appling Healthcare System. Bro. Blanton was born August 16, 1935 in Surrency to the late Stephen M. “Steve” Blanton and the late...
View ArticleSAMUEL “BUDDY” CAIN
September 12, 1923 – August 23, 2020 “And the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with the Lord and with the people.” I Samuel 2:26 Samuel “Buddy” Cain, 96, passed away peacefully at...
View ArticleJAMES MARLON COX
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the death of Mr. James Marlon Cox, 58, who passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. Mr. James was a resident of Baxley for the past 15 years. He was...
View ArticleEDDIE DEAN DAVIS, SR.
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the death of Mr. Eddie Dean Davis Sr., 67, who passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Davis was a resident of Baxley for the past...
View ArticleWENDELL CARROL HUNTER
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the funeral services of Mr. Wendell Carrol Hunter, 78, who passed away Thursday, August 27,2020 at UF Health Shands in Gainesville, Fl. Mr. Hunter was a...
View ArticleEDITH VIRGINIA LIGHTSEY
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the funeral services for Mrs. Edith Virginia Lightsey, 77, who passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020 at the Bacon County Hospital. Mrs. Lightsey was a...
View ArticleCHRISTINE VAUGHN
Christine Vaughn, 96, of Baxley passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020 under the care of Community Hospice at Baptist Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. Mrs. Vaughn was born May 29, 1924 in Eil-Porz,...
View ArticleBARBARA ANNETTE WATSON
Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the funeral services for Mrs. Barbara Annette Watson, 81, who passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. Watson was a native of Lakeland,...
View ArticleLOUISE PEACOCK WILLIAMS
Mrs. Louise Peacock Williams, 94, of Baxley, passed away August 27, 2020. Mrs. Williams was a native and lifelong resident of Baxley and was retired from Miller Western Wear. She was a member of the...
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Worry free
Insurances and warranties are designed expressly to provide peace of mind in the event of the inevitable; an appliance or system breakdown. Much like auto insurers provide coverage for automobiles,...
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Is there any place for love in today’s world?
Remember the Tina Turner hit, “What’s Love Got To Do With It?” In the lyrics, love is referred to as a “second-hand emotion.” That song popped into my head as I watch what is happening to our country....
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Very blessed
I am a blessed individual. God watched over my family tremendously in August. I am happy to report we have officially survived COVID-19. On Saturday, August 1, I began to have symptoms late in the...
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The new normal
“It’s the new normal,” people say on television, the radio, and in seemingly every conversation I hear or engage in. “The old normal is gone with the wind and will never come back again in this...
View ArticleLEGAL NOTICES FOR 9-2-2020
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF APPLING COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF Demetris Lee Norris Carter, DECEASED ESTATE NO. 2020-81 PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:...
View ArticleCouncil honors Chief Godfrey
By Noah Gardner The Baxley City Council held its meeting August 26 at 8:30 a.m. Mayor Tim Varnadore called the meeting to order and Reverend Rick Brown gave the invocation. Councilwoman Betty...
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Turner sworn in
On Monday, August 31, a swearing in ceremony was held at the Appling County Courthouse. The Appling County Board of Education voted to appoint Sabrina Turner to fill the vacant seat for District 4...
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