Sheriff Rick Kelley
Whitlock
Monique Souris becomes emotional while looking at a wartime-era photograph from Lorient as Andy Negra holds her hand during their meeting. PHOTOS BY CARLY HENDERSON/WCN
A Boeing PT-17 crashed in a field along Black Road in Cleveland on Friday morning. SUBMITTED PHOTO
The Community Thrift Store on Highway 115 E. in Cleveland gives out grants to local nonprofits on a quarterly basis. The most recent grant presentation was on June 18. From left: Sedina Dove, Jackie McDaniel, Frank Morrell (back), Mark Thomason (back), Gail Smith, Carol Dobson, Kim Sosebee, Tammi Terrall, Tim Skidmore and Paul Veen. DENISE ETHERIDGE/WCN
A cadet slides down an inflatable water slide during the White County Junior Law Enforcement Academy. The program includes physical training and team-building activities designed to introduce students to careers in law enforcement and public safety. PHOTOS BY CARLY HENDERSON/WCN
White County High School graduate Bryson Howe, left, prepares to sign his commitment pledge during a signing ceremony on June 18. Howe received a congressional appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy from Congressman Andrew Clyde, right.
New Chief of School Safety and Operations Matt Stowers informs the school board that the summer feeding program has served 40,000 meals to local children so far this summer. DENISE ETHERIDGE/WCN
Members of the White County News staff were presented with numerous Georgia Press Association awards earlier this month. From left: General Manager Erin Etris, Managing Editor Denise Etheridge, Columnist Emory Jones, Page Designer Mary Beth Yeary and Jones’ pet pig Cunningham. PHOTO BY CARLY HENDERSON/WCN
Emir Caner was Truett McConnell University’s president for 17 years. He separated from TMU in September 2025.
