Sports

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart speaks at the main stage podium on Wednesday at SEC Media Days. STAFF/Brendan Koerner

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart speaks at the main stage podium on Wednesday at SEC Media Days. STAFF/Brendan Koerner

Bulldogs ‘will not be hunted’ during upcoming season

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 21, 2022
ATLANTA — Georgia head coach Kirby Smart took the main stage’s podium on Wednesday at SEC Media Days and started his press conference off with a nearly nine-minute opening statement. He talked about a wide variety of topics before giving one of the more chilling quotes of the four-day-long event.

Paulk to take over for Page as Hounds head coach

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
There’ll be a new head coach leading the Greyhounds baseball program next spring. Mike Paulk, who has been on staff with the program since the 2015 season with duties that have included handling the program’s pitchers and catchers, has assumed the duties of head coach.
Torrez Finney to remain unbeaten in Aug. 5 bout

Torrez Finney to remain unbeaten in Aug. 5 bout

Torrez Finney to remain unbeaten in Aug. 5 bout

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
When the year began, the goal for Torrez Finney was to fight three times. The professional MMA fighter from Jones County gets that wish Aug. 5 for his third bout at the iKON Fighting Championship event against Justin Dorsey.
Summer workouts paving way to season for cross country runners

Summer workouts paving way to season for cross country runners

Summer workouts paving way to season for cross country runners

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
In the sport of cross country, the fruits of labor arrive in the late summer and into the fall when the season is well underway. For that reason, getting mileage in during the summer months carries a heavy degree of importance for runners.
The Lady Hounds workout on Monday included time in the hitting cages. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

The Lady Hounds workout on Monday included time in the hitting cages. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Urgency picks up as Lady Hounds resume workouts

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Like a light at end of it a long tunnel, the urgency picked up speed for the Lady Greyhounds on the softball field on Monday. With the second GHSA dead week having come and gone, the Lady Hounds resumed their voluntary summer workouts with Monday’s prime focus being in the batting cages.
Beau looking at his first tarpon. CONTRIBUTED

Beau looking at his first tarpon. CONTRIBUTED

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Camps of yesteryear

James K. Pressley
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
I recently took my 11-year-old son to Shell Island Fish Camp. Now regular readers will recognize the name and I dare say many of you have probably been there. I made my first trip there in 1981 or 1982. I don’t remember.
Fundamentals were among the focuses for the Volley Hounds as they took the court on Monday morning. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Fundamentals were among the focuses for the Volley Hounds as they took the court on Monday morning. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Volley Hounds wasting no time working toward season

Brad Harrison
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
The GHSA’s second dead week ended on Monday, and the Volley Hounds wasted no time making their way to the JCHS Gymnasium for the next step of their offseason work.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

JCYFL sign ups underway

News Staff
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Sign ups for Jones County Youth Football (JCYFL) are underway with a deadline of Aug. 1. Opening day is Sept. 17 with picture day on Sept. 18. Mandatory tryouts will take place Aug. 7 at 2 p.m. for the rookie/mite division and 4 p.m. for bantam/ junior.
Subscribe to