Area News
Public Health officials say flu is widespread in Grady County
Public health officials have confirmed there is widespread flu in Grady County, and school officials report they are seeing many empty desks in classrooms this week. All but Cairo High School and Shiver School are reporting many out with illness with Whigham School seeing the highest number of absences. As of Tuesday, 118 students and…
Read MoreCalendar to be included in Christmas newspaper
The Cairo Messenger’s annual Christmas edition will be published Monday, in readers’ hands on Monday, and in subscribers’ mailboxes beginning Tuesday. Look for a copy of the newspaper’s annual calendar inside this very special issue along with hundreds of letters to Santa from local children. “We are proud of our 2020 calendar. The photography, all…
Read MoreBurn victim is recovering
A former Grady County resident has returned to his hometown where relatives are helping him recover from second degree burns he endured in a grease fire earlier this month. Jeffrey Robinson, 39, was at his home in Blountstown, Fla., when the fire happened on Dec. 2, according to his grandfather, Raymond Brown of Whigham. Robinson…
Read MoreCandidates interested in serving on BOE asked to apply
The Grady County Board of Education is currently accepting letters of interest and resumes from prospective candidates interested in serving as the District 3 representative on the board. Incumbent board member Laura Register announced last week she is stepping down on Dec. 31 and leaving before her term expires. The board is following the procedure…
Read MoreSaturday book signing event features Elizabeth L. Cline
Cairo native and acclaimed author Lorri Cline says to make a difference this holiday season, we need look no further than our own closets. Elizabeth “Lorri” Cline says, “The clothing industry is one of the world’s largest, but it’s also one of the most polluting and wasteful.” To that end, Cline has spent the past…
Read MoreFirst day of Sunday alcohol sales was a slow one local vendors say
Although a majority of voters recently approved allowing sales of alcohol on Sunday within the city limits of Cairo, not many took advantage of the first opportunity. Local retail businesses that sell alcohol by the package report sales were slow Sunday, Dec. 16, the first day Sunday sales were allowed. “We did have some sales.…
Read MoreGet rid of scrap tires Saturday
Got scrap tires in need of disposal and you want to do it legally and properly? Then make plans to participate in Grady County’s Scrap Tire Amnesty Day this Saturday, Dec. 14. Between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., local residents can drop off tires at the Grady County Road Department, 1978 North Broad St. A…
Read MoreC.H.S. Bands present Christmas Concert Thursday night
The Cairo High School Band will present its annual Christmas Concert tomorrow night, Dec. 12, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Cairo High School auditorium. “We invite the Grady County community to join us for an evening of seasonal selections and hope that the concert will be a highlight of the holiday season. Our student…
Read MoreC.H.S. Choral Concert planned for Dec. 17
The Cairo High School choral program will present its annual Winter Concert next week. Four groups of singers will perform during the concert, which is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 17, at 7 p.m. at the C.H.S. Auditorium. Ms. Erikka Edwards, chorus director, says in addition to the Cairo Concert Choir and Syrup Singers, a Men’s…
Read MoreByrden upset with fellow councilmen, left meeting early
A Cairo city councilman visibly upset when his motion died for lack of a second, abruptly exited the meeting Monday night before the council adjourned. The city council has briefly discussed the idea of videoing council meetings and rebroadcasting them or live streaming them in recent months and City Manager Chris Addleton solicited proposals to…
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