Sports
Wildcats’ winning streak snapped with loss at Lee County
From Staff Reports LEESBURG – Having increased their winning streak to 13 games with a 13-0 victory at Chattahoochee County on Tuesday, the Schley ...
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Local news
Area Beat Report April 3, 2024
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Barker, Antonio Cedric (In Jail), 36, Removing or affixing license plate with intent to conceal or misrepresent/Driving on ...
by Ken Gustafson, Thursday, April 4, 2024 1:35 pm
community
Sumter Cycling presents First Saturday Ride this Saturday, April 6
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – Cyclists are invited to participate in Sumter Cycling’s First Saturday Ride this Saturday, April 6, at 10 a.m. Riders ...
by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, April 3, 2024 3:34 pm
Sports
Six-run sixth inning dooms Hurricanes against West Georgia
AMERICUS – After five innings of play, the Georgia Southwestern State University Baseball Team (GSW) was tied with West Georgia at 3-3, but the Wolves ...
by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, April 3, 2024 2:58 pm
Local news
Area Beat Report April 2, 2024
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Arlington, Rachel (Bonded Out), 63, Theft by taking – Felony/Theft of service – Misdemeanor/Damaging and interfering with public ...
by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, April 3, 2024 1:16 pm
Sports
Loran Smith’s Sports Column: Sports and Reminiscing
One of my pastimes is reminiscing which seems to be gathering steam as I count my birthdays. The time for reflection most often comes ...
by Ken Gustafson, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 4:32 pm
Sports
Nine-run seventh propels Wildcats to victory over Manchester
From Staff Reports MANCHESTER, GA – With the score tied at 2-2 going into the seventh inning between the Schley County Wildcats and the ...
by Ken Gustafson, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 2:40 pm
Local news
Area Beat Report April 1, 2024
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Carter, Daeshon Desmone (In Jail), 24, Hold for investigation Lewis, Amber Nicole (In Jail), 20, Theft by Taking ...
by Ken Gustafson, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 1:43 pm
community
Knights of Columbus to host annual charity golf tournament
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – The 2024 Knights of Columbus annual Charity Golf Tournament will take place on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 8:30 ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, April 1, 2024 5:23 pm
Sports
GSW Baseball Team earns highest ranking in program history
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – The Georgia Southwestern State University baseball team earned its highest ranking in a national poll in program history when ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, April 1, 2024 5:06 pm
Sports
Hana Haden heading to Statesboro after historic season at GSW
By Aaron Meaux STATESBORO, GA – Just three days after the Georgia Southwestern State Lady Hurricanes were eliminated from the women’s NCAA Division II ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, April 1, 2024 4:16 pm
Local news
Area Beat Report March 28 through April 1, 2024
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Allen, Nigel Nykell (In Jail), 30, Distribution of a controlled substance/Possession of Marijuana with intent to distribute/Possession of ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, April 1, 2024 3:37 pm
Sports
Nine South Georgia Tech players named to GCAA All-Academic team
By Su Ann Bird AMERICUS – Nine members of the South Georgia Technical College Jets and Lady Jets 2023 – 2024 basketball teams have ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, April 1, 2024 1:19 pm
Sports
Southland Academy Raiders earn walk-off victory over Deerfield-Windsor
AMERICUS – The score was tied at 5-5 in the bottom of the seventh inning and the Southland Academy Raiders (SAR) had the bases loaded ...
by Ken Gustafson, Saturday, March 30, 2024 5:22 pm
Sports
Ndukwe Named Southeast Region MOP, Langley & Simmons earn All-Tournament honors
From Staff Reports SALISBURY, NC – The Georgia Southwestern State University women’s basketball team had three players receive NCAA Division II Southeast Region Tournament ...
by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, March 20, 2024 4:55 pm
Sports
Smith’s dominance on the mound leads to victory for Wildcats over Taylor County
From Staff Reports BUTLER, GA – Schley County starting pitcher Brody Smith was extremely dominant on the mound against Taylor County and his performance ...
by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, March 20, 2024 4:22 pm
Sports
Raiders lose to Tiftarea Academy in low-scoring affair
From Staff Reports CHULA, GA – The Southland Academy Baseball Team (SAR) fell to Tiftarea Academy in a low-scoring affair by the score of ...
by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, March 20, 2024 3:49 pm
Sports
Sumter County tennis teams split with Dodge County
AMERICUS – The Sumter County boys and girls tennis teams (SCHS) were able to earn a split with Dodge County (DC) on Tuesday. The Lady ...
by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, March 20, 2024 3:04 pm
Local news
Area Beat Report March 19, 2024
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Boyd, Kareem (In Jail), 30, Housing for Crisp County Clayton, Mack Arthur (In Jail), 32, Fleeing or attempting ...
by Ken Gustafson, Wednesday, March 20, 2024 1:58 pm
Columns
Loran Smith’s Sports Column: Players Championship
When Wyndham Clark’s birdie putt lipped out of the cup late last Sunday at Ponte Vedra, it was not exactly a downer, especially for his ...
by Ken Gustafson, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 3:27 pm
Sports
ELITE EIGHT BOUND! GSW wins NCAA Southeast Regional
SALISBURY, NC – The Georgia Southwestern State University Lady Hurricanes saw the realization of a dream unfold before their eyes as they lifted the NCAA ...
by Ken Gustafson, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 2:49 pm
Sports
Lady Hurricanes advance to third round of NCAA Tournament with win over Catawba
From Staff Reports SALISBURY, NC – The Georgia Southwestern State University women’s basketball team (GSW) jumped out to a 24-12 lead in the ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, March 18, 2024 4:24 pm
Sports
Sumter County boys and girls tennis teams split with Fitzgerald
From Staff Reports AMERICUS – The Sumter County boys and girls tennis teams were able to earn a split with Fitzgerald. The Panthers earned ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, March 18, 2024 3:50 pm
Sports
Lady Jets fall to Central Georgia Tech in NJCAA Region XVII semi-finals
By Su Ann Bird SWAINSBORO, GA – The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets never had a lead and only tied the Central Georgia ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, March 18, 2024 3:10 pm
Sports
Furlow Falcons and Lady Falcons turn in high marks at L.C. Smith & Winfred Benson Relays
From Staff Reports ALBANY – The Furlow Charter boys and girls track and field teams turned in solid results at the L.C. Smith & ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, March 18, 2024 2:53 pm
Sports
Stubbs’ three-run homer propels Wildcats to victory over Upson-Lee
ELLAVILLE – Thanks in part to a three-run home run by third baseman Trenton Stubbs in the bottom of the first inning, the Schley County ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, March 18, 2024 1:46 pm
Local news
Area Beat Report March 15 through 17, 2024
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Angry, Gregory Montreal (Bonded Out), 21, Seat Belt Violation/DUI-Alcohol/Failure to Maintain Lane/Driver use due care/Driving while licensed suspended ...
by Ken Gustafson, Monday, March 18, 2024 12:58 pm
Uncategorized
Area Beat Report Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Durham, Dekoven Juvon (In Jail), 30, Marijuana Possession less than an oz./Possession of firearm or knife during commission ...
