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The final battle ensues as Officer Patricia Sapp comes to the rescue of Officer Rhett Burford, hoisted by Officer Ben Doomes, while Officer Brandon Williams cuffs Officer Cody Williams.

‘Cops just wanna have fun’ JPD joins lip-sync challenge

If it feels as though you’ve seen that one local officer somewhere before, chances are you saw the Jesup Police Department’s viral video that hit the internet Tuesday afternoon. Within five hours, the video hit 21,000 views, and it continues to...

County sees finances ‘in bad shape’

The atmosphere at the Wayne County Board of Commissioners work session Monday night was like that of a wake. Summing up the state of the county’s finances, Commissioner Ralph Hickox said simply, “We’re in bad shape.” Chair Herschell Hires warned...

Boyette, Royal given probation for theft by taking

Two former Screven government officials were sentenced Thursday morning. Former mayor Melvin Boyette pleaded guilty—as a first-time offender—to felony theft by taking and the violation of an oath by a public officer. Former Screven city clerk Janet...

County taxes tentatively up by five mills

The Wayne County commissioners tentatively approved a five-mill hike in county taxes by a 3-2 vote Monday night. The Board of Commissioners somberly approved a tentative county millage of 17.923 mills—up 38.7 percent from last year’s millage of 12....

Watson charged with murder; bond hearing set for Aug. 9

Earl C. Watson Jr., 52, of 415 Watson Road has been charged with murder in the shooting of Gary Leroy Floyd, 54, of 4496 Little Creek Road Monday. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office arrest report released on Thursday listed the arrest and charges....

Wayne County man killed in Gardi shooting

A Wayne County man has been shot and killed by a neighbor in what appears to have been a continuing conflict. Gary Leroy Floyd, 54, was killed on Little Creek Road Monday morning, according to special agent in charge Stacy Carson of the Georgia...

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The final battle ensues as Officer Patricia Sapp comes to the rescue of Officer Rhett Burford, hoisted by Officer Ben Doomes, while Officer Brandon Williams cuffs Officer Cody Williams.

‘Cops just wanna have fun’ JPD joins lip-sync challenge

If it feels as though you’ve seen that one local officer somewhere before, chances are you saw the Jesup Police Department’s viral vid

By Mark Stokes

School board to pick Royal replacement

The four current members of the Wayne County Board of Education will soon be choosing a fifth.

By Drew Davis

County sees finances ‘in bad shape’

By Drew Davis

Opinion

Harris would be logical choice

WCES safety Expo to provide vital info

As the Atlantic coast’s hurricane season gets into full swing, we are happy to hear that Wayne County Emergency Services (WCES)—the ne

Now is the time to ask questions

Sports

Echols honored as the district’s top administrator

M.J. Fuller had a nice night in the scrimmage against Hilton Head High with seven rushes for 53 yards and a touchdown.

Jackets pound Seahawks 45-7 in preseason action

If the Yellow Jacket season-opening scrimmage is any measure, the Wayne County High varsity football team has a big year ahead.

Tionne Wallace, No. 20, zeroes in on a fly ball against Pierce County High. She has started the season off well with her bat and glove.

Lady Jackets come from behind to beat Southeast Bulloch

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