Women in the Workforce Luncheon returns
First National Bank’s Annual Women in the Workforce Luncheon attracted a large crowd or more than 100 women Tuesday afternoon. The event, held outside at Cairo’s Davis Park, included a catered lunch by the Culinary Arts program at Cairo High School and tables set up under the park’s permanent pavilion and a tent brought in…
Read MoreCouncil is withholding commitment for depot train exhibit, for now
Train enthusiast, philanthropist and former Cairo resident Hampton Ward shared his vision for a major model railroad exhibit to be constructed in a section of the historic downtown train depot with members of the Cairo City Council Monday night. Ward, who is responsible for the existing model railroad and railroad history exhibit at the Grady…
Read MoreCairo High School Class of 2021 earns more than $1.7 million in scholarships
The Cairo High School seniors preparing to graduate in a matter of weeks kicked off the spring awards season with a big start Monday evening during the annual honors night program. Held in the school auditorium beginning at 6:30 p.m., 71 honor graduates were announced, along with the class valedictorian, salutatorian, and recipients of various…
Read MoreWhigham council meeting in called session tonight
The Whigham City Council is meeting today, April 28, at 6 p.m. for a special called meeting. Whigham City Clerk reports that the council will be meeting to discuss proposals for the city’s liability and property insurance. The meeting is open to the public.
Read MoreLawmen nabbed 17 in weekend roadblocks
Law enforcement officers arrested 17 people, including three fugitives, during two planned road checks Friday night in Grady County. Coordinated by the Southwest Traffic Enforcement Network of the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, the big event involved 44 officers from 11 different law enforcement agencies, according to Bruce Lowe, investigator with the Grady County Sheriff’s…
Read MoreNational Day of Prayer to be observed here next Thursday
Grady Countians are encouraged to take part in the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 6. The local observance will begin at 11:30 a.m. with “Seven Prayers at Seven Sites” and will include prayers for local businesses, churches, schools, family, government, the media, and the military. This year’s theme is “Lord, Pour Our Your…
Read MoreSee a free movie this weekend as theater marks anniversary
The Zebulon, Cairo’s historic downtown theater, is marking its 85th anniversary this month and this weekend the community is invited to take part in the celebration. Zebulon general manager Robert Dykes announced that in observance of the theater’s opening on April 15, 1936 he will screen the very first movie shown at the Zebulon on…
Read MoreMcCullough named 2021 STAR student at C.H.S.
After Grady County students returned from spring break, Cairo High School principal Chris Lokey announced that senior Amaya McCullough was named STAR Student for the class of 2021. Fittingly, Amaya told The Red & Black, C.H.S. student newspaper, that she was sitting for a calculus test when she was called out of class to learn…
Read MoreExpanding firm to hold weekend job fair on May 1
Local business Nivel Manufacturing reports that they have been expanding rapidly and they’re looking for additional employees. Nivel human resource specialist Chelsie Cosby says the Cairo manufacturer currently has nearly 20 open positions from entry level to more skilled positions, including sewing machine operators and machinists. “We understand that some people may not have the…
Read MoreFive Cairo men plead guilty in meth trafficking wiretap case
Five defendants involved in the distribution of up to 13 kilograms of methamphetamine in southwest Georgia have pleaded guilty to their crimes in federal court, said Peter D. Leary, the Acting U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia. On Monday, April 19, Xavier Jordan, 32, of Cairo, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to…
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