Essential Tactical Gear Every Firefighter Needs Due to the dangerous nature of firefighting, you should always stay well-equipped to handle any situation that might arise. However, it can be difficult to know what you need without weighing yourself down with too much equipment. To help you figure out what gear to prioritize, check out the…
Before you load up the moving van, pack up a few boxes of essentials. Keeping some items with you will make a long-distance move go more smoothly. One of the worst parts about moving is waiting for your things to arrive at your new home. The wait is especially frustrating after a long-distance drive when…
Suffice it to say, World War II is an unforgettable event in world history. Despite how memorable the event itself is, some stories from this period have unfortunately fallen to the wayside through the years. These three fascinating things you didn’t know about World War II will enlighten you on some truly captivating facts worth…
From what you drink to when you get up, you can make a number of small changes to your morning routine that will have major health benefits. Some folks consider themselves morning people, but not everyone has a great morning routine. These tips for following a healthy morning routine will help you start off the…
A full bathroom renovation can provide the facelift that your home might desperately need. But completing smaller projects can give you the same benefits without running up your budget. Here are a few tips for easy bathroom renovation projects. Update Fixtures Changing your fixtures is an incredibly simple way to update a room without changing…
Last week’s football contest was a bit of a mess with two games listed not played, and many, many players missing exactly three This week’s contest is not looking much better as the first game…the tie-breaker game, is not being played. Therefore The News will use game #2 The News scorer messed up and only…
PPE is being utilized now more than ever. Learn about how PPE was conceived, and the innovative developments made to improve personal protective equipment. Personal protective equipment, or PPE, is a modern tool used to promote public health and safety. Public use of PPE is being encouraged now more than ever during a pandemic. PPE’s…
Judge Terry Massey presided over the motion day and criminal calendar last Tuesday which produced a handful of sentences. •Billy Joe Strickland, sentenced to two years of probation for possession of methamphetamine while charges of possession of drug related objects and defective windshield were nolle prossed. He was fined $700. •Aaron Nelson, sentenced to one…
No one was seriously injured when two cars collided on Eatonton Street Monday morning. Kaitlyn Alexandria Wilbanks of Monticello was traveling west on Hwy. 16 east in a 2010 Volkswagen CC when the car in front of her slowed to turn. She did not realize the car had slowed, and hit the car in front…
The deadline to register to vote and be able to vote in the January 5, 2021 Senate run-off election is next Monday, Dec. 7. This applies to all new registrations or for those new residents who have not yet changed their address. With the upcoming holidays, the schedule for early voting will be as follows:…