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Akyn Bailey

Akyn Bailey

County has new election official

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, October 14, 2021
Akyn Bailey will be White County’s next election supervisor. She was set to begin her new role Thursday, Oct. 14, according to an announcement from County Manager Joey Cason.
Four people were injured following a two-vehicle wreck on Thursday, Oct. 7 on U.S. 129 near Marvin Miles Road around 6 p.m.

Four people were injured following a two-vehicle wreck on Thursday, Oct. 7 on U.S. 129 near Marvin Miles Road around 6 p.m.

Two-vehicle wreck results in four injured

News Staff
Monday, October 11, 2021
Four people were injured following a two-vehicle wreck on Thursday, Oct. 7 on U.S. 129 near Marvin Miles Road around 6 p.m.
District 2 Public Health will be hosting a drive-thru flu clinic on Tuesday, Oct. 12, at Cleveland Worship Center from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. 

District 2 Public Health will be hosting a drive-thru flu clinic on Tuesday, Oct. 12, at Cleveland Worship Center from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. 

Flu vaccine drive-thru clinic to be held Oct. 12

News Staff
Thursday, October 7, 2021
District 2 Public Health will be hosting a drive-thru flu clinic on Tuesday, Oct. 12, at Cleveland Worship Center from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.  Individuals who would like to receive their flu shot at the drive-thru must be 18 and older, must remain in their vehicles, and are asked to wear a mask.
A rabid fox in the Arthur Seabolt Road area is the second confirmed rabies case in White County for 2021.

A rabid fox in the Arthur Seabolt Road area is the second confirmed rabies case in White County for 2021.

Second rabies case confirmed in White County for 2021

News Staff
Thursday, October 7, 2021
A rabid fox in the Arthur Seabolt Road area is the second confirmed rabies case in White County for 2021. According to Sean Sullivan, White County Environmental Health Manager, on Thursday, Sept. 30, homeowners heard a commotion outside on their porch at approximately 10:30 p.m.
Malachi Zellars, right, battles a North Halllinemen during the game. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Malachi Zellars, right, battles a North Halllinemen during the game. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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Trojans run past Warriors

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 7, 2021
The White County Warriors are still looking for their first Region 7-AAA win of the season after dropping a 51-20 decision last Friday night to North Hall.
Cree Cantrell had a two-run home run in the Lady Warriors' win over West Hall last week in Oakwood. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Cree Cantrell had a two-run home run in the Lady Warriors' win over West Hall last week in Oakwood. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Weather issues disrupt softball plans

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 7, 2021
The clock is ticking down on the final few days of the high school softball season, and the wet weather is making it difficult for White County and the other teams in Region 7-AAA to finish off the regular season slate.
Claire Beckman, left, Linsey Burke, and Abbie Rankl celebrate a point during the Senior Night match against Tallulah Falls School. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Claire Beckman, left, Linsey Burke, and Abbie Rankl celebrate a point during the Senior Night match against Tallulah Falls School. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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7-AAA tourney under way

Mark Turner
Thursday, October 7, 2021
The White County volleyball team will find out it's state playoff fate today at the Area 7-AAA tournament at North Hall High School. The Lady Warriors need to finish in the Top 4 during the area tournament in order to earn a spot in the Class AAA state tournament.
Candidates for Helen City Commission have been invited to participate in a forum planned for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Helen (8100 S. Main St.).

Candidates for Helen City Commission have been invited to participate in a forum planned for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Helen (8100 S. Main St.).

Helen candidate forum set for Oct. 12

News Staff
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Candidates for Helen City Commission have been invited to participate in a forum planned for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Helen (8100 S. Main St.).
Mildred Greear

Mildred Greear

Community remembers Mildred Greear, 100

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, October 7, 2021
The community is remembering a creative and talented White County writer. Mildred Greear passed away Sept. 25, a few weeks shy of her 101st birthday, according to her daughter, Teressa Holtzclaw. Greear was born in Mississippi, where she grew up.