Rev. Kevin Madden, formerly of Washington and now of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, was the guest speaker at the regular meeting of the Washington Kiwanis Club on Tuesday, September 30. Madden, associated with the Canadian National Baptist Convention, has been living in Canada for the past 12 years working in an effort to establish new churches there. He was appointed by the Baptist North American Mission Board last year to be responsible for starting new churches in the western part of Canada. He gave members an update on his efforts, the Canadian economy and life styles, and highlighted the differences with those of the U.S. His father, Wayne Madden, and Steve Blackmon were program hosts for the day. More...

E rin Pollock had the thrill of a lifetime last week! Erin is a student at Ole Miss in Oxford, Miss., where she is a member of Alpha Kappa Theta sorority. More...

On the day of Pentecost, God lighted the torch of the baptism of the Holy Ghost with fire and it still burns to this day. That fire has not been quenched though doused with unbelief and with skepticism. That fire has been fought by many but it has been accepted and received by many. You see, fire is good if controlled. Amen! More...

Eighth grade students took the ACT EXPLORE test last week. The EXPLORE test helps students prepare for the ACT college entrance exam they will take in high school. The test shows whether or not students are on track for college while giving teachers ample time to focus on areas of need. More...

Graveside services for Leona Elliott Burke, 78, of Washington were held Tuesday, September 30, 2008, in Resthaven Cemetery, Washington, with Rev. Albert W. Huyck Jr. officiating. She diedMonday, September 29, at her home. Mrs. Burke was a native of White County and the daughter of the late Thomas Noah Elliott and Gartie Lee Vandiver Elliott. More...

Rev. Klay A. Aspinwall has accepted the position of pastor for the Washington First Baptist Church and thereby puts an end to the search that lasted almost three years. Aspinwall preached a "trial" sermon on Sunday morning, September 28, after which the church congregation voted overwhelmingly to extend the call for him to join the staff as pastor. More...

October bride-elect Ashlyn Winfrey was honored at a lingerie shower Saturday, September 27, hosted by Mindy Sims of Statesboro and Lauren Carr of Augusta. The shower was held at the home of Mercer and India Harris on West Robert Toombs Avenue. More...

The Washington Little Theater Annual Gala will be held Saturday, October 11, 5:30 p.m. BEFORE the performance of "Cat On a Hot Tin Roof" at 8 p.m. More...