For yet another year, Vidalia has been accredited as a National Main Street. But the designation doesn’t come without a lot of hard work, and that labor of love is handled by Paula Dees Toole, Executive Director of the Downtown Vidalia Association/Main Street.“As Vidalia Main Street executive director, I take pride in having led the Main Street approach for …see page 1A.

Voters went to the polls last Tuesday in several federal, state and local elections, and there may have been surprises when the votes were tallied.Locally, Republican candidates Ray McKinney of Oak Park and Carl Smith of Thunderbolt will meet in a runoff to decide who will face Democratic nominee …see page 1A.

J.D. Rogers of Lyons traveled to the Schoolboy Duals National Wrestling Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana, recently. The Schoolboy Duals consist of two tournaments in one. They are the two Olympic styles of wrestling: Greco-Roman and Freestyle. Rogers’ record for the Greco-Roman was an 8-0. That earned him All-Tournament and All-American Honors in that style. He was 5-3 in Freestyle. Rogers wrestled…see page 1B.

Brewton-Parker College Head Men’s Basketball Coach John D. Jones has announced the signing of eight new players to the 2010-2011 men’s basketball team. There are three NCAA transfers, three Junior college transfers, one NAIA transfer and one incoming freshman from high school. All eight players will be looked upon to make an immediate impact. "Our staff has worked tirelessly…see page 1B.

As Marjorie Dobbin wound through the Arizonian landscape in her camper, she set her pen to paper to capture a love story among the blistering deserts, towering red rocks, and ancient canyons.The local writer’s western venture was the starting ground, but it wasn’t the only inspiration for…see page 9A.