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Four Army ROTC cadets from GSU receive commissions

Four Army ROTC cadets at Georgia Southern University were commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army last week.

December 30, 2006 | Special to the Herald | Local

Lemons from this tree no 'dwarfs'

Sandra Price bought a dwarf lemon tree, but the fruit of the tiny shrub are giants.

December 30, 2006 | By HOLLI DEAL BRAGG | Local

Donnell 'Donnie' Simmons dies at age of 67

Statesboro residents remembered a man who "fought for what is right" and was a voice for equality as they recalled the life of Donnell "Donnie" Simmons, 67, who died Dec. 9 at Ogeechee Area Hospice from an extended illness.

December 30, 2006 | By HOLLI DEAL BRAGG | Local

List of motions presented in Futch murder trial

Attorneys for suspects in a year-old murder case filed motions recently asking that the suspects not be shackled in the courtroom, that law enforcement officers not be in uniform while in court and to block the state from seeking the death penalty.

December 29, 2006 | By HOLLI DEAL BRAGG | Local

Former preacher faces charges in child molestation case

A former Baptist church pastor and convicted sex offender faced Bulloch County Superior Court Judge William T. Woodrum Monday for a first appearance on child molestation charges.

December 29, 2006 | By HOLLI DEAL BRAGG | Local

Judge hears new defense motion to delay courthouse shooting trial

ATLANTA - Defense lawyers pleaded anew Wednesday for a judge to delay next month's murder trial of accused courthouse gunman Brian Nichols, saying they simply will not be prepared to go forward by then.

December 29, 2006 | By HARRY R. WEBER Associated Press Writer | Local

Boro Snapshot

Every week the Statesboro Herald and statesboroherald.com will ask a question of general interest. Look for the responses every Wednesday in Boro Snapshot.

December 29, 2006 | By ARAINA REAVES Herald Intern | Local

Perdue: Rising economy not a license to hike spending

ATHENS, Ga. - Gov. Sonny Perdue warned state lawmakers on Tuesday that Georgia's improving economy is not a license to boost spending or push through politically popular tax cuts.

December 29, 2006 | By SHANNON McCAFFREY Associated Press Writer | Local

JonBenet Ramsey’s father: ‘‘There will be a resolution’’

ATLANTA - Nearly 10 years after the death of child beauty queen JonBenet Ramsey, her father says he still believes the case will be resolved.

December 28, 2006 | Associated Press | Local

Delta pilots rally for their airline in face of US Airways bid

COLLEGE PARK, Ga. - Nearly 3,000 pilots, their families and other officials gathered Wednesday for a rally to support keeping Delta Air Lines an independent carrier based in Atlanta.

December 28, 2006 | By DANIEL YEE Associated Press Writer | Local

Georgia cotton makes surprising comeback after near disaster

ALBANY, Ga. - Georgia cotton growers braced for a disaster during the hot, dry weeks of June and July, but the crop rebounded in August thanks to some generous rainfall and now is expected to produce some surprisingly good yields.

December 27, 2006 | By ELLIOTT MINOR Associated Press Writer | Local

Poultry experts treat avian influenza as foregone conclusion

GAINESVILLE, Ga. - The dreaded avian influenza outbreak has yet to strike the U.S., but here in one of the nation's leading poultry producing regions they talk as if it already has.

December 27, 2006 | By GREG BLUESTEIN Associated Press Writer | Local

Carter: Criticism has led to more attention on Israeli policy

ATLANTA - Former President Jimmy Carter says the criticism aimed at his latest book is a sign that its take on Israeli policy is generating more interest in the plight of the Palestinians.

December 27, 2006 | By GREG BLUESTEIN Associated Press Writer | Local

Statesboro man charged in beating of Springfield preacher

After receiving information that a suspect in a recent aggravated assault and robbery of a radio preacher in Springfield was possibly in the area, Bulloch County Sheriff's deputies ended up arresting two men they say are connected to the incident.

December 26, 2006 | By HOLLI DEAL BRAGG | Local

Holiday mail expected to be busy

The remainder of this week and next Monday are expected to be the busiest time of the year for the Statesboro Post Office as people hurry to mail off presents to friends and family.

December 26, 2006 | By LUKE MARTIN | Local

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Claxton athletic complex moves forward

CLAXTON - A $2.5 million school athletic complex planned for construction in Claxton this fall will mean less travel for future tennis and track teams and a home of their own for baseball and softball. Officials hope it will also help the schools attract and keep coaches.

May 25, 2013 | By AL HACKLE Herald Writer | Local

Honoring bravery under fire

Mildred Dalton Manning wasn't killed defending the United States in wartime. But on the occasion of Memorial Day, when we honor all Americans who died in the line of military duty, Manning's story of serving her country remains inspiring.

May 25, 2013 | From wire reports | Local

ROTC officer to speak at Memorial Day event

The public is invited to a Memorial Day community observance Monday at the Emma Kelly Theater in Statesboro's Averitt Center for the Arts.

May 25, 2013 | Holli Deal Bragg | Local

5 Bulloch REACH Scholars honored

Amaya Brown wants to pursue crime scene investigating when she graduates high school. De'Neshia Jones has wanted to go to college since the fifth grade and wants to become a pediatrician. Aisley Scarboro also wants to become a pediatrician - and move to Paris.

May 24, 2013 | By GABY BENNETT Herald Intern | Local

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Archive By Section - Local

Four Army ROTC cadets from GSU receive commissions

Lemons from this tree no 'dwarfs'

Donnell 'Donnie' Simmons dies at age of 67

List of motions presented in Futch murder trial

Former preacher faces charges in child molestation case

Judge hears new defense motion to delay courthouse shooting trial

Boro Snapshot

Perdue: Rising economy not a license to hike spending

JonBenet Ramsey’s father: ‘‘There will be a resolution’’

Delta pilots rally for their airline in face of US Airways bid

Georgia cotton makes surprising comeback after near disaster

Poultry experts treat avian influenza as foregone conclusion

Carter: Criticism has led to more attention on Israeli policy

Statesboro man charged in beating of Springfield preacher

Holiday mail expected to be busy

Articles by Section - Local

Claxton athletic complex moves forward

Honoring bravery under fire

ROTC officer to speak at Memorial Day event

5 Bulloch REACH Scholars honored

'Eagle Nation in Education'

Interim principal named at SEB Middle

STAGG Conference held

Execution to go to US Supreme Court

Averitt Center to celebrate best local performers

SEB Middle head moves to high school

Man recovered from river

Man goes missing on Ogeechee

New pedestrian trail nearly completed

Grad rates up in state, county

Toddler falls from moving vehicle