Archive By Section - Local
Six hurt in truck, daycare van wreck
Six people were injured, one of them seriously, when a pickup collided with a childcare business' van Monday morning at Highway 21 and Ebenezer Road.
Pastor’s death hits church, friends hard
Jeffrey Rollins' length of tenure as pastor of First Baptist Church of Springfield spoke volumes about he how felt about his church, and how his church felt about him, the church's deacon chairman said Monday.
Deal challenger assails governor’s credentials
STATESBORO - David Pennington says that if elected, he will be Georgia's first limited-government, conservative Republican governor.
Local pastor dies in one-car crash
A local pastor died Saturday in a one-car crash on Highway 119 near the Georgia/South Carolina state line.
Moretz to serve 10 years in prison
Kim Moretz was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in prison, and another five years of probation, following her conviction last week in concealing the death of Charlie Ray III.
Moretz to serve 10 years in prison
Kim Moretz was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in prison, and another five years of probation, following her conviction last week in concealing the death of Charlie Ray III.
Candidates state their cases with GHFF
With the general primary approaching quickly, political candidates are busy espousing their conservative credentials across south Georgia.
Friends mourn veteran who died in cycle crash
Friends of a military veteran who died in a motorcycle crash as he failed to pull over for a police vehicle said no one will ever know why he didn't stop and that he wasn't in any trouble with the law.
Ray’s family relieved over trial and verdict
The parents of Charlie Ray III expressed relief and gratitude Friday after an Effingham County jury found Kim Moretz guilty of concealing their son's grisly death last year.
Moretz to learn sentence Wednesday
Kim Moretz will be back in Effingham County Superior Court on Wednesday, to be sentenced for her role in the gruesome death of a Wilmington Island man.
Moretz guilty of concealing Ray's death
An Effingham County jury found Kimberly Moretz guilty Friday of concealing the death a Wilmington Island man last January and of hindering the apprehension of the man investigators say committed it, her husband Chad Moretz.
Moretz jury likely to start deliberations Friday
Kimberly Moretz's trial began Wednesday with the prosecution accusing her of committing "inexcusable actions" and her attorney countering that "she's a victim in every way in this case."
Locals lobby for passage of Ava’s Law
A contingent from Effingham County traveled to Atlanta on Tuesday to show their support for autism insurance reform.
Four-way stop at Blue Jay, Midland to start Tuesday
Effingham County is preparing to go live with new safety improvements to the intersection of Blue Jay Road and Midland Road. The intersection will officially be a four-way stop Tuesday around 11 a.m. As a true four-way stop, all traffic will be required to stop and check both directions for oncoming traffic.
Fire chief suspended but will keep job
Springfield Fire Chief Travis Zittrouer has been suspended for 15 days without pay, following his arrest last month for driving under the influence.
Articles by Section - Local
Perry pleads guilty to murdering cousin
An Effingham County man has pled guilty to the July 2013 slaying of his cousin.
Panel to review state’s child welfare system
Gov. Nathan Deal has announced the creation of the Child Welfare Reform Council to improve the child welfare system and better protect Georgia's most vulnerable citizens.
City OKs alcohol license for Mars
The grand debut of the Mars Theatre is about a month away, and Springfield City Council members took steps to make sure there could be a proper toast.
Time change a good time to check smoke alarms
Having set clocks ahead one hour is a good reminder to check home smoke alarms, according to Effingham Fire and Rescue.
Convicted felon gets 5 years for assaulting family trying to help
A once-convicted felon who pointed a shotgun at a family and led Effingham County Sheriff's deputies on a chase is going back to prison.
Guyton’s sewage permit on hold after court ruling
Guyton's permit for its planned wastewater treatment plant sprayfield may be headed back to the state Environmental Protection Division.
Zeigler to run against Jones in District 2
The race for the Effingham County Board of Education District 4 seat has drawn four candidates, and all three county commission seats up for election will be contested in the May 20 primary.
Field keeps growing for county commission, school board races
The field for the May 20 primary is growing for a number of Effingham County races.
Split vote OKs annexation, fire station
Effingham County commissioners approved allowing Rincon to annex 66 acres, following a split vote and questions for Rincon city officials.
Time to turn clocks back, check smoke alarms
ATLANTA - Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Ralph Hudgens reminds Georgians that they must change their clocks to daylight saving time earlier this year - and they should also change the batteries in their smoke alarms at the same time.
County weighs fixes to another troubled junction
Effingham County officials may be taking steps to address another crash-plagued intersection.
County ponders how to spend rec impact fees
How Effingham County will spend more than $230,000 on recreation is not just a matter on which projects the money will be directed but also how soon.
Kieffer, Jones, Mason to run again
At least one Effingham County commissioner race will be contested in the May 20 general primary.
DOT looks at solutions for 95/21
Traffic at the Highway 21/Interstate 95 intersection could be getting a unique solution, Effingham County leaders learned recently.
Getting in on the clues
A group of local high school students got an up-close look Tuesday at how to investigate a crime scene.
© Copyright 2010 Morris Multimedia All rights reserved. Privacy policy and Terms of service
