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3-year-old car accident survivor reunites with her care team
SAVANNAH, Ga. — A touching reunion on Tuesday at Memorial Health. Three-year-old Hendryx West was badly injured in a car accident in Brunswick on Dec. 8, 2023. She was flown by medical helicopter to Memorial for treatment. On Tuesday, she and her parents were reunited with the care team...
Tornado Watch expires for SE GA, NE FL
Tornado Watches have expired for NE FL and SE GA. Strong to severe storms will remain possible for Nassau and Camden counties through 1 a.m. Frequent lightning strikes, locally heavy rain and strong wind gusts will accompany the storms as the head toward the beaches. THunderstorms near the panhandle will...
RV helps homeless
Coalition for the Homeless of Nassau County volunteers recently expanded mobile help services to Callahan and Hilliard. The Fernandina Beach-based nonprofit also provides mobile services in Yulee. The self-contained RV is equipped with two restrooms, showers, a washer and dryer and other amenities to assist those in need. The mobile...
Georgia Ports auto volumes up 44 percent in April; GPA Board re-elects officers
In its busiest month ever for autos and heavy equipment, the Georgia Ports Authority handled a record 80,600 units of Roll-on/Roll-off cargo in April, an increase of more than 44 percent, or 24,760 units, compared to the same month last year, according to a report to the GPA Board. Also at the May 21 meeting, Board members re-elected Chairman Kent Fountain, Vice Chairman Alec Poitevint and Secretary-Treasurer Chris Womack to a second term in those positions. The officers were first elected in 2023. Their new terms start July 1. “I want to thank Kent, Alec, and Chris, as well as the entire...
Former DEA task force officer, Nassau deputy pleads guilty to drug trafficking, fraud, tax evasion
Along with a co-conspirator, Hickox stole money and illegal drugs seized during investigations, provided drugs like fentanyl and cocaine to others for distribution, and concealed over $420,000 in illicit earnings from the IRS.
'Don't take life for granted': Brunswick parents mourn toddler who died after incident at daycare
BRUNSWICK, Ga. — "Sometimes I don't feel anything and then the next minute I'm breaking down again," said Taylor Hicks. Hicks and her partner Jamal Bryant have been going through a rollercoaster of emotions since Tuesday. That's when they found out one of their children, 16-month-old Jamal Bryant Jr.,...
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