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Flint River Keepers address citizens on primate facility at town hall
Members of the Bainbridge community gathered at the At Ease Campground on Thursday evening for a town hall meeting about the Safer Human Medicine primate facility and its ongoing dispute. Dr. Lisa Jones-Engel, PETA’s Senior Science Advisor on Primate Experimentation, was unable to attend the meeting, but left an audio-visual presentation for attendees, reiterating her […] The post Flint River Keepers address citizens on primate facility at town hall appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Memorial Hospital and Manor CEO Jim Lambert Announces Retirement
Bainbridge, Georgia, May 29, 2024 – Memorial Hospital and Manor announces the retirement of CEO Jim Lambert, effective September 15, 2024. Lambert, who joined the hospital in November 2017, led the institution through the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic while focusing on improving patient care, quality, customer service, and financial stability. Lambert’s tenure saw significant […] The post Memorial Hospital and Manor CEO Jim Lambert Announces Retirement appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Meet Winston Brock Jr. and Winston Brock Sr., the father-son duo who’ve served the pharmaceutical needs of Bainbridge for generations
RX Drug Center has been a staple of pharmacy care in Bainbridge for over 50 years. Winston Brock Sr. opened the apothecary in 1967 with business partner Bill Reynolds, and now, Brock Sr.’s son, Winston Brock Jr., is carrying on the legacy. “We’ve been truly blessed with our growth,” Brock Sr. said. When the pharmacy […] The post Meet Winston Brock Jr. and Winston Brock Sr., the father-son duo who’ve served the pharmaceutical needs of Bainbridge for generations appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
SRTC Recognizes Dean’s List Students for Spring 2024 Term
THOMASVILLE, GA (05/13/2024)– Recently, the administration at Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) recognized exceptional students achieving the honor of Dean’s List for the spring 2024 term, which ended May 1. Each semester, SRTC recognizes students who have accomplished high academic achievement through the Dean’s List. In order to qualify for the Dean’s List, students must meet two […] The post SRTC Recognizes Dean’s List Students for Spring 2024 Term appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
SRTC Nursing Graduates Honored in Pinning Ceremony
THOMASVILLE, GA (05/06/2024)– On Monday, May 6, 2024, Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) held a pinning ceremony at SRTC-Moultrie during which 32 Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) students from the SRTC-Thomasville and SRTC-Tifton cohorts received their nursing pins. The ceremony commemorates the students’ successful completion of their nursing coursework and clinical rotations. This class of nursing students is […] The post SRTC Nursing Graduates Honored in Pinning Ceremony appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
SRTC Recognizes President’s List Students for Spring 2024 Term
THOMASVILLE, GA (05/13/2024)– Recently, the administration at Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) recognized exceptional students achieving the honor of President’s List for the spring 2024 term, which ended May 1. Each semester, SRTC recognizes students who have accomplished high academic achievement through the President’s List. In order to qualify for the President’s List, students must meet two […] The post SRTC Recognizes President’s List Students for Spring 2024 Term appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
First Port City Bank and BHS wood shop class give picnic tables to YMCA and Memorial Hospital
The Bainbridge High School construction classes recently finished a sizable community project last week, delivering several hand-made picnic tables to both the YMCA and Memorial Hospital and Manor. This was a project funded by First Port City Bank, by its employee contribution committee. The money predominantly came from employees voluntarily contributing $5 to the committee […] The post First Port City Bank and BHS wood shop class give picnic tables to YMCA and Memorial Hospital appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Carpenter Media Group to acquire 10 titles and print facility from CNHI
Carpenter Media Group (CMG) and CNHI, LLC announced today they have reached a preliminary agreement for CMG to acquire ten newspapers spread across Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi, as well as a print facility in Valdosta, Georgia. Dirks, Van Essen & April, a media merger and acquisition firm based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is representing […] The post Carpenter Media Group to acquire 10 titles and print facility from CNHI appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Meet Kevin Rentz, a 4th-generation farmer carrying on his family’s agricultural legacy in Decatur County
Kevin Rentz lives in a quaint, ranch-style house with his wife, Amanda Rentz, and their two children. Their looping driveway, front-porched home is tucked away in rural northwest Decatur County. The house has fine curb appeal, but the behind the house is where things get interesting. The land Rentz’s residence sits on, as well as […] The post Meet Kevin Rentz, a 4th-generation farmer carrying on his family’s agricultural legacy in Decatur County appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Swanswall MBC preparing for revival
Swanswall Missionary Baptist Church will be holding its yearly revival service next week, from next Monday to Wednesday. Service begins at 7:30 PM. Reverend Percy Leggett is the host pastor, with Harry Mitchell, Sr., of Mt. Zuma Missionary Baptist Church also participating. Swanswall MBC is located at 361 Swanwall Rd, near Brinson. The post Swanswall MBC preparing for revival appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Congratulations to the Class of 2024!
The Class of 2024 celebrated the culmination of over a decade of education over the weekend, with Grace Christian Academy holding its graduation ceremony on Friday evening, and Bainbridge High School the following morning. Grace Christian Academy’s Class of ’24 Salutatorian was Alyssa Posey, introduced by her twin sister Amelia. “I remember imagining in middles […] The post Congratulations to the Class of 2024! appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Memorial Hospital holds annual employee picnic and awards
Last week’s rainy weather cleared just enough on Friday for Memorial Hospital to hold its annual Employee Picnic and Awards Ceremony. With food provided by Catering by J Lo and drinks donated by Pepsi, hospital employees were able to eat under the shade on new picnic tables built by the Bainbridge High School wood shop […] The post Memorial Hospital holds annual employee picnic and awards appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Center for Advanced Wound Healing Recognized with National Award for Excellence in Wound Healing
BAINBRIDGE, GA. 4/9/24 – Physicians, leaders and clinicians at Memorial Hospital and Manor are proud to announce that the Center for Advanced Wound Healing has been awarded the prestigious Robert A. Warriner III, M.D., Clinical Excellence Award by Healogics, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services. This Center has scored in the top […] The post Center for Advanced Wound Healing Recognized with National Award for Excellence in Wound Healing appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Would You Like Fries with That
Wow! Lots of rain these past two days. You may not be dry, but I hope you’re safe. I had to make two purchases recently. One was a printer for my work. I like to have a back-up, just in case, but one slung a rod, if you know what I mean. I never […] The post Would You Like Fries with That appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
FFA holds year end banquet, appoints next year’s student leaders
The Bainbridge Middle and High School FFA gathered with their families at the Cloud Livestock Facility Monday evening for the 2024 FFA Banquet. As in previous years, a silent auction was held over the course of the evening, and attendees were treated to a meal of pork chops, green beans, and baked potatoes, with banana […] The post FFA holds year end banquet, appoints next year’s student leaders appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Decatur County 4-H Hosts Modified Trap Qualification Match
On April 23, 2024, Decatur County 4-H hosted a Southwest District 4-H Modified Trap Qualification Match in Bainbridge. Over eighty 4-H students from Seminole, Grady, Wilcox, Lee, and Decatur counties participated in the prerequisite shooting bout to determine eligibility for the 4-H State Target Challenge Weekend held at Rock Eagle on May 11. Qualification requirements […] The post Decatur County 4-H Hosts Modified Trap Qualification Match appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
BHS Class of ’24 Senior Walk (photos)
The BHS Class of ’24 took a walk down memory lane on Friday, making one last trip to their old elementary schools to visit the students and old teachers alike. Congrats Bearcats! The post BHS Class of ’24 Senior Walk (photos) appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Arrest reports, May 9- May 16, 2024
Bainbridge Public Safety Arrests Leanderew Quantez Holden, Simple Battery- Family Violence, Cruelty to Children- 3rd degree Family Violence (no bond reported) Chasity Hope Johnson, Failure to Appear o/c Shoplifting (no bond reported) Randall Craig Carr, Aggravated Stalking (no bond reported) Wesley Nolan Long, Theft by Taking, Giving False iNformation or False Name (no bond reported) […] The post Arrest reports, May 9- May 16, 2024 appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
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