Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:44 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:44:24 GMT
Visitors paddling through south Georgia enjoyed a street party in their honor tonight.They gathered in downtown Camilla.Several hundred canoeists and kayakers are taking part in Paddle Georgia 2013. It'sMore >>
Visitors paddling through south Georgia enjoyed a street party in their honor tonight.They gathered in downtown Camilla.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:34 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:34:01 GMT
Some central Albany eyesores are coming down to make way for what leaders hope will be a thriving mixed-income community.The Albany Housing Authority is still working on a plan that could bring up to 30-millionMore >>
Some central Albany eyesores are coming down to make way for what leaders hope will be a thriving mixed-income community.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:05 AM EDT2013-06-19 04:05:52 GMT
Five months after the mysterious murder of a Coffee County woman, people gathered Tuesday night in Douglas to remember her and to launch a community effort to make sure her case isn't forgotten. FriendsMore >>
People gather to bring attention to one of many unsolved murders of women in Coffee County.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:25 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:25:17 GMT
A young man in Moultrie is turning to you for help after suffering from a rare flesh eating bacteria. Michael Hobgood suffered a cut on his thumb while shooting a gun at an area pond. The condition ofMore >>
A young man in Moultrie is turning to you for help after suffering from a rare flesh eating bacteria. Michael Hobgood suffered a cut on his thumb while shooting a gun at an area pond. More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:24 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:24:00 GMT
Sherwood Baptist Church is inviting all children to join its Backyard Bible club. The club runs from 10-noon until Friday.Church members assist the children in worship and bible study.The camp is heldMore >>
Sherwood Baptist Church is inviting all children to join its Backyard Bible club. The club runs from 10-noon until Friday.Church members assist the children in worship and bible study.The camp is heldMore >>
June 11, 2004
Lowndes County - After a three-month deployment to the Middle East, more than 100 airmen from Moody Air Force Base are back home. The men and women of the 822nd Security Forces have been providing base and airfield security in Iraq. "It's just wonderful to come back home and see the support of our families," said Technical Sergeant George Stengal.
After a short return ceremony, they finally reunited with their families. "Seeing your family is one of the best things you can see when you get home," said Stengal.
It's an extra special homecoming for one member of this squadron, who almost didn't make it back. "I was run over by a humvee as we tried to move forward to care for injured individuals," said Senior Master Sergeant Richard Parsons.
Friday, Senior Master Sergeant Richard Parsons was awarded a Purple Heart for his bravery. "I equate it to the fact that Jesus Christ came and sacrificed for us and said 'no greater love a man has than he who would lay down his life for another,' and I believe that's the motto of our government and military," said Parsons.
These airmen want Americans to remember the progress they're making in Iraq, not just the violence we often hear about. "Unfortunately you see the negative aspects and not the people saying the positive things and thanking us for everything we're doing," said Stengal. "To see the people's joy to have that and not be under dictatorship is something I'll cherish for the rest of my life," said Parsons.
And something the people of Iraq will always be thankful for.
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