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Keymon L. Johnson

Keymon L. Johnson

Weekend shooting incidents under investigation

The weekend was heavy with panic after two reports of drive-by shootings. On Sept. 30, a homeowner on North Clark Street located shell casings in their driveway with the suspicion that someone fired at her home.
Baldwin High School freshmen students sign a banner with the promise to commit to graduating. ERIC JONES/Contributed

Baldwin High School freshmen students sign a banner with the promise to commit to graduating. ERIC JONES/Contributed

Freshmen commit to graduate

Baldwin High School hosted its first Commitment to Graduate Ceremony on Sept. 14 for the class of 2026. Ninth-grade assistant principal Dr. Tyrone Gonder and ninth-grade counselor Christy Hinton spoke to 375 freshman students about commitment, high school years, making goals and graduating.

Information sought for homicide

The local sheriff’s department is working to investigate the homicide of a man in Baldwin County. On Sept. 27, law enforcement was dispatched in reference to a deceased person on the 100 block of South Edwards Street.

Irate boyfriend attacks partner, damages belongings

On Sept. 24, law enforcement was dispatched to a residence in reference to a report of battery (family violence) and damage to property. The complainant reported he received a call from the victim after she reportedly got into a physical altercation with her boyfriend, Nicholas Stanley.
ELC students play in the water after learning about water safety.

ELC students play in the water after learning about water safety.

ELC opens interactive field trip location, the Splash Pad

After nearly two years of development, the Early Learning Center (ELC) held its ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 20 for the Splash Pad. The initial groundbreaking for the Splash Pad took place on April 1, 2021, and was hampered by supply chain issues.
Hannah Pelt

Hannah Pelt

New GCSU scholarships available for aspiring nurses

The Georgia College & State University (GCSU) College of Health Science School of Nursing (SON) recently kicked off its Lettie Page Whitehead Nursing Scholars Program. Funded by the Lettie Page Whitehead Foundation, the scholarship helps “deserving female students with financial need.