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

The eagle has landed at William James Middle School.

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.

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.

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.

      The world's premier canine aquatics competition is returning to Anderson's General Store Friday for a second year of amazing leaps. The contest is being staged again by Ohio-based DockDogs, a company that conducts these events across the country.

      Since opening in 2008, the Statesboro Flea Market has managed to hold its own despite setbacks and roving competition. Owner Jerry Jennings said he is committed to his flea market, but concerned that a number of vendors are setting up around town in empty lots.

      Since becoming the president of the Statesboro-Bulloch Chamber of Commerce in January 2011, Phyllis Thompson has honed the mission of the Chamber to meet the needs of local businesses in a struggling economy.

      In 1963, Joe Johnston founded the Johnston Insurance and Real Estate Company in downtown Statesboro.