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Gris & That: Maybe Elvis really isn’t dead

In this week's Gris & That, columnist Ed Grisamore reflects on Elvis, Vance Shepherd's return to Middle Georgia radio and Tony Barnhart's book signing this Thursday.

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COLUMN: In honor of Football Friday, stories from the press box

Toiling away on sidelines and crowded, un-air conditioned press boxes can wear on you. But it’s important. We’re recording history, telling stories of remarkable achievement and effort from the hundreds of local athletes and coaches.

A man wearing sunglasses and a plaid shirt is sitting in a wooden chair, smiling while holding two French Bulldogs—one brown and one white.
RAFB pilot with three rescue dogs rescues two children in Texas

Maj. Mike Medrano was recognized by the Air Force and awarded “The Airman’s Medal’’ in a ceremony at the Museum of Aviation’s Nugteren Exhibit Hangar in Warner Robins. 

A player with a golden helmet emblazoned with a spear, a maroon jersey and gold pants holds the ball in one hand while making a peace sign in the other as he scores. A teammate in the same uniform and a defender, wearing a white jersey with maroon pants and a black helmet, follow.
A tale of two coaches: Inside the aftermath of Westside’s wild 26-20 overtime win against Howard

After the thriller at Fort Valley Westside's Spoon Risper and Howard's Trey Porter both spoke about the game and how it reflected their programs.

A player in an orange jersey, white pants and white helmet runs sideways while toting the football in attempt to avoid a defender wearing all-white with a #8 on his jersey.
Rutland offense threatens but fails to break through as Hurricanes lose opener 31-0 against Bleckley County

The Hurricanes couldn't break through despite moving the ball inside the 20-yardline multiple times.

Depleted Northeast offense, weak defense no match for Peach County Trojans in 40-21 loss at FVSU

The Raiders struggled to score on offense and were dealt a devastating blow in the form of a late-game injury.

Tattnall haunted by penalties in 26-15 home loss to Brookstone

The Trojans got off to a strong start, but a 17-point run by Brookstone led to a home loss for Tattnall.

A football player in an all-navy blue uniform with a white helmet carries the ball as he runs away from two defenders wearing white jerseys.
Injuries, defensive penalties too much for Southwest as Patriots fall to Macon County 26-19 in thrilling season opener

The Patriots, down to their fourth-string quarterback, kept the game alive until the last play.

A football player in an all-white uniform with orange numbers, an orange helmet and white gloves is flipped parallel to the ground on a play while holding the ball.
Central falls to Dougherty 44-0 in first game of Bibb County high school football season

The Chargers failed to get their offense going in the first game of the Gridiron Classic at Fort Valley State University.

The Tubman Museum: Inspiring visitors to see history through the eyes of African Americans

The Tubman Museum Executive Director Harold Young talks about the impact of Black American success stories and the power of resilience.

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