Former Trojan and current Georgia Bulldog Keegan McGovern led off the fourth inning yesterday against the LSU Tigers with a solo home run that tied the game at one run apiece. McGovern’s home run also ended LSU ace Jared Poche’s scoreless inning streak at 32. It was the first run Poche has given up all year long. The Tigers went on to win the game 5-1. McGovern, a junior outfielder, is hitting .305 with two home runs and seven RBI this year for Georgia. The Bulldogs are 8-12 overall and 0-2 in the Southeastern Conference. Keegan McGovern homers in the top…
Author: Robert Preston, Jr.
District 1 school board member Ronnie Johnson remains hospitalized in the Coffee Regional Medical Center Intensive Care Unit after becoming ill this week. Johnson, a diabetic who has had numerous health issues over the last few years, had both a heart catheterization and surgery to remove his gall bladder this week. He remains in critical condition and family members are asking for your prayers during this time. Johnson is the longest-tenured member currently serving on the board. During his career on the board, he has seen just about everything – the good, the bad, and the ugly. Currently, the school…
Officers from a host of agencies both local and state have spent the afternoon on Highway 135 near Harvey Vickers Road cleaning up a semi-truck accident that involved hazardous materials. The truck, a Freightliner Century Class day cab, was traveling toward Douglas on Highway 135 when a vehicle in front of the truck slowed suddenly. The driver hit the brakes in an effort to avoid a collision. The truck was pulling a container and the axles reportedly came out from under the container chassis. The truck and trailer rolled over as a result. The container was carrying cylinders of liquid…
Bobby Hutchison, age 66, of Douglas, GA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at his residence with his family by his side. Mr. Hutchison was born on May 8, 1950, in Douglas, GA to Wanell Gillespie Hutchison and the late John Bob “J.B.” Hutchison. Survivors include: his wife, Freida Hutchison of Douglas, GA; mother, Wanell Hutchison of Douglas, GA; daughter, Emily (Edward) Stanley of Tallahassee, FL; son, Jonathan (Carie) Hutchison of Douglas, GA; two grandsons, Hayden Hutchison and Kason Hutchison both of Douglas, GA; two brothers, Verlon (Sheila) Hutchison of Douglas, GA and Dr. Larry (Sue) Hutchison of…
Clifford Davis, age 90, of Adel, GA passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at Tift Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Mr. Davis was born on January 4, 1927, in Axson, GA to the late Rhoda Davis. Survivors include: his wife, June Wynell Davis of Adel, GA; daughter, Sherry (David) Holt of Hartsville, AL; two grandchildren. The family will receive friends Saturday, March 11, 2017 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Sims Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Sims Funeral Home with Rev. Adreion Harrison…
Congratulations to the following schools for “Beating the Odds” in 2016: Ambrose Elementary, Broxton-Mary Hayes Elementary, Eastside Elementary, Indian Creek Elementary, Nicholls Elementary, Satilla Elementary, West Green Elementary, Westside Elementary, Coffee Middle School, and George Washington Carver Freshman Campus. Two schools, Broxton-Mary Hayes and Westside, also made the list for “Beating the Odds for Five Years.” More than 1,000 Georgia schools beat the odds in 2016, performing better than statistically expected on the College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI). The CCRPI is Georgia’s statewide accountability system. It measures schools and school districts on a 100-point scale based on multiple indicators…
According to a report filed by WMAZ of Macon, Bo Dukes has been arrested and charged with helping Ryan Duke (no relation), who is already in custody after being charged with the murder of missing Irwin County teacher Tara Grinstead, of helping “conceal and destroy” Grinstead’s body. Grinstead disappeared in October of 2005. Until last week, there were no major breaks in the case. WMAZ reported that Dukes was booked into the Irwin County Jail for concealing a death, hindering the apprehension of a criminal, and tampering with evidence. This week, the GBI has been searching a pecan orchard in…
Authorities have located Veronica DeLeon, 21, who was reported missing Thursday morning. She is safe and unharmed. Michael Milikae Scott, 22, of Douglas has been detained and faces multiple charges in the incident. Scott is a black male, approximately 6’3″, 165 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. Sheriff’s officials feared that DeLeon could be in danger due to previous incidents involving her and Mr. Scott. Authorities notified the public of her disappearance Thursday afternoon. She was believed to have been with Mr. Scott traveling in a silver-colored Toyota car with heavy body damage. The sheriff’s office hasn’t said what…
Last Thursday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced that Ryan Alexander Duke, 33, of Ocilla, had been arrested and charged with the murder of Tara Grinstead, the Irwin County High School teacher who disappeared over a decade ago. Declared legally dead in 2010, Grinstead’s disappearance had never been solved. Last week’s announcement did little, however, to end the discussion and controversy surrounding the case. In fact, Duke’s arrest asked more questions than it answered. Today, the case generated even more interest when word of two new developments spread. First of all, a gag order was issued to law enforcement and…
Deputies arrested and jailed a Coffee County man accused of beating his live-in girlfriend with a metal pipe on domestic violence charges over the weekend. Coffee County sheriff’s deputies responded to Coffee Regional Medical Center just prior to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, in reference to an aggravated assault. The 46-year-old female victim told authorities her boyfriend, 51-year-old Rudy Michael Long, had struck her twice with a metal pipe, fracturing her left forearm. Medical staff confirmed the victim’s injuries. Another individual witnessed the incident, which occurred at a residence off Ga. Hwy. 32 West. Authorities too witness statements and photographs…