Talk about a super sequel. Four years after New York stunned previously undefeated New England in the Arizona desert, the Patriots and Giants are going at it again at the Super Bowl - this time in...

January 22, 2012 | The Associated Press | Sports

Former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno dies at 85

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - Happy Valley was perfect for Joe Paterno, a place where "JoePa" knew best, where he not only won more football games than any other major college coach, but won them the right ...

January 22, 2012 | By GENARO C. ARMAS AP Sports Writer | Sports

Eating healthy in the Boro

Making their own kombucha and kraut, raising worms for the soil and searching for better tomatoes, people who want their food grown organically and locally are sharing ideas across southern Geo...

January 22, 2012 | By AL HACKLE Herald Writer | Life

Blake-Johnson

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Roberson of Brooklet, Ga., and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blake of Guyton, Ga., announce the engagement of their daughter, Miranda Danielle Blake of Statesboro, to Daniel Lee Johnso...

January 22, 2012 | | Weddings

Eagles get big SoCon win

During the final 22 seconds, when Georgia Southern needed someone to step up and take control of Saturday night's Southern Conference men's basketball game, Eric Ferguson accepted the challenge a...

January 21, 2012 | By NOELL BARNIDGE nbarnidge@statesboroherald.com | Georgia Southern

Tight end the new 'it' position in NFL

From Gonzo to Gronk to Graham, tight ends are running past, around and through defenders at an unprecedented rate. Hey, the Patriots' Rob Gronkowski does all of those things on one play. Once...

January 21, 2012 | By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer | Sports

Turnovers, or lack therof, important

Protect the ball or go home. Turnovers are the great equalizer in the NFL. In three of last weekend's four playoff games, the team with a huge turnover margin won: the 49ers, Ravens and Giants. ...

January 21, 2012 | By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer | Sports

Lady Eagles earn another 1-pt win

Western Carolina senior guard Kaila'Shea Menendez attempted a 3-pointer as time expired, but her shot was an air ball, allowing Georgia Southern to escape with a 41-40 victory Saturday at Hanner ...

January 21, 2012 | By NOELL BARNIDGE nbarnidge@statesboroherald.com | Georgia Southern

Paterno clinging to life

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - Joe Paterno's doctors say the former Penn State coach's condition has become "serious" after he experienced complications from lung cancer in recent days. The winningest maj...

January 21, 2012 | By GENARO C. ARMAS AP Sports Writer | Sports

Hawks dominate, blow out Cleveland

ATLANTA - Joe Johnson scored 25 points and the Atlanta Hawks, coming off a loss that prompted their coach to say they quit, responded with their highest scoring output of the season in a 121-94 r...

January 21, 2012 | By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer | Sports

Serena steamrolls into fourth round

MELBOURNE, Australia - Just before she walked on court, Greta Arn said she was looking forward to the "privilege" of playing her first match against Serena Williams. Some privilege. The 13-time ...

January 21, 2012 | By CAROLINE CHEESE AP Sports Writer | Sports

Gingrich storms to SC victory

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich stormed to an upset win in the South Carolina primary Saturday night, dealing a sharp setback to former front-runner Mitt Romney and suddenly scr...

January 21, 2012 | By DAVID ESPO and THOMAS BEAUMONT Associated Press | Local

Metter teacher earns spot on show

As a teacher for nearly two decades at Metter High School, answering questions is one thing Mary Ann Stanley does best.But those questions have never been asked by celebrity-host Alex Trebek. That ...

January 21, 2012 | By JEFF HARRISON jharrison@statesboroherald.com | Local

Herald seeking important local events, dates

The Statesboro Herald is putting together a pictorial history book to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the newspaper by the Coleman family in 1937.The hard-back book – "Statesboro...

January 21, 2012 | | Local

Want to be a weather spotter?

If you are tired of just talking about the weather and want to actually do something, a class Monday may help you accomplish that goal.The National Weather Service will conduct a "weather spotter" ...

January 21, 2012 | Holli Deal Bragg | Local