In ancient times, before “inventive spelling,” young minds were required to learn phonics and spelling rules. We even had word lists on which we were tested weekly — words we not only had to spell correctly but define and use properly in a sentence. Read More

Darius Yassier Hornsby was born at 9:50 p.m. May 10 to Josie Hornsby of Waterbury, Conn., and Quatus Hornsby of Enterprise, Ala. Read More

May 21 to June 20: A sense of uncertainty could be a good reason to change your position on an important matter. Someone close might try to talk you out of it, but it’s your decision to make. Read More

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Mosquitoes are major pests in Coastal Georgia, and according to the Mosquito Control experts with Hinesville’s Department of Public works, they’re not going away. Read More

The 2013 Liberty County Relay for Life included 55 teams and nearly 500 participants who raised nearly $120,000, according to the American Cancer Society’s website for relay events. Read More

In the next few weeks, many area teens will receive their diplomas, which means that they officially will be graduated. Read More

I believe that God is absolutely sovereign. That means that he is in control of all things, and that nothing is outside of his authority. He is the one and only God. He knows all things. He is all-powerful.   Read More

Aaron Kareem Gibbs Jr. was born at 11:43 a.m. May 9 to Paula Gibbs and Aaron Gibbs of Jesup. Read More

Danasia Arielle Rutland was born at 8:23 a.m. May 9 to Danya Rutland and Dominique Rutland Sr. of Hinesville. Read More

When man was created and placed in the Garden of Eden, God’s plan of creation was completed. Man giving in to Satan turned this scene into a wicked and ugly one. Read More

In the cool of the morning, Henry Relaford leaned forward on an old push-plow. His strong, rugged hands pushed hard against the wooden handles, making the rusty big wheel turn and allowing the razor-sharp blade to cut through the soil. Read More

Anna Huerd of Hinesville and Patrick Huerd of Ludowici announce the engagement of their daughter, Brandy Lynn Huerd of Hinesville, to Patrick Ryan Eastlake of Hinesville, son of Sharyl and Jeffrey Eastlake of Hinesville. Read More

Members of Fellowship of Love in Allenhurst are pausing today to express their love and appreciation for their leaders — and celebrating in a big way. Read More

While reading a book on business, I came across an interesting idea:  A business owner should have a strategic view and not a tactical view of his or her business.   Read More

DaeSean Eric Chambers was born at 12:25 a.m. April 28 to Felicia LaShay Chambers of Suffolk, Va., and Shawn Everette Chambers of Darby, Pa. Read More

Amari Renee Durden was born at 5:30 p.m. April 20 to Ashley Martin of Hinesville and Audrie Durden Jr. of Adel. Read More

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Some accounting students devote their time to learning how to steal money. And law enforcement officials have to experience tazings and pepper sprays before they can carry those items on their belts — but the way crime procedures are presented on TV is a “bunch of horse hockey.” Read More