“In my family, it was understood that everyone went to college. Since I had always been the sort of person who wanted to help others, it only made sense that I should enter the field of nursing.” Thus began the career of Mildred Atkinson as one of the country’s first BSN’s — a registered nurse with a bachelor of science degree in nursing, which took five years to earn.

Column: We may believe ourselves the heroes of our own stories, but if we do not weigh what we do, our actions make us villains in someone else’s story.

Americus native Derrick King recently appeared on the T.V. game show “Family Feud,” which is taped in Hollywood.

When Bibby was relegated to the bench for what seemed like an entire quarter, fans demanded Bibby's return.

The Billy Carter Service Station Museum will open its doors on May 3. The Plains Better Hometown Program has completely renovated the old service station and transformed it to reflect Billy Carter’s life and the station’s history.

Visit to a cooking school housed in a Savannah, Ga., mansion.

Letters from Afghanistan: Airman shares life in war

Column: The days of true sacrifice may again be upon us.

Local gospel singer Alfred Hawkins’ new song, “Ooh My Jesus,” is available for download free at www.myspace.com/jjcmhq.
The new song is a follow up to his gospel CD, “Seek The Love, Another Varitee.”