Andrews – A local ministry aimed at helping those who struggle with substance abuse finds itself locked in a battle to overcome the stigma that accompanies addiction.

    Peachtree – As timid parents walked in, cheerful volunteers greeted them and directed them where to go.

    A local student recently agreed to fill a classmate’s water bottle. After the classmate drank from it, the young girl joked that she had filled the bottle with water from the toilet.

    Ranger – Isabelle Gladson, a seventh-grade student at Ranger Elementary/Middle School, was named one of 15 recipients across the state of the Victor E. Bell Jr. Scholarship.

    Murphy - The middle school’s gym was full of music and laughter on Dec.

    Andrews – Town leaders will pull out the wrestling ring to celebrate the new year.

    Murphy – Candidate filing for the 2020 election ended at noon Friday, with a few people making almost last-minute decisions to run for office.

    Peachtree – Some students got their winter break early, but many were too sick to enjoy those extra days off from school.