Mingle On The Square On Hold Indefinitely
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The weekly Mingle on the Square farmers markets have come to an end, at least for now but potentially forever. Lori Carter (director of Lula Lake Farmers Market) is planning one September event that is still taking shape. Beyond that, future plans are uncertain. “One person can’t make a market…
Read MoreLady Wolverines Pick Up Four Wins In Three Days, 6-1 On The Season
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer Dade County High School’s Lady Wolverine softball team hosted the LaFayette Lady Rambles on Tuesday, Aug. 5, to start a busy week that consisted of four games in three days. The Lady Ramblers would score first, picking up a run in the top of the third inning to take a…
Read MoreObituaries – Aug. 13th Issue
BARBARA HALL Barbara Louise Hall, 75, of Trenton, passed away Friday, Aug. 8, 2025. Barbara was retired from Kenco Logistics following 20-plus years of service and enjoyed porch sitting, cooking, reading, her grandkids, and singing gospel hymns. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Lee Hall, Sr.; parents, Luke and Irene Anderson; brother,…
Read MoreBulls, Broncs, And Barrels: Rodeo To Benefit Fire Departments
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Kyle Rector of Highway 11 Graphics is using his rodeo promotion experience to raise money for our local fire departments while also bringing a thrilling, family-oriented event to the community. Head out to Trailblazer Saddle Club on August 22 and 23 to watch bull riding, bucking broncos, and barrel racing.…
Read MoreK-9 Georgia Update: Case Moved To Prosecuting Attorney’s Council
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The Dade County District Attorney’s office moved K-9 Georgia’s case over to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Council of Georgia (PACGA). Major Tommy Bradford (Dade County Sheriff’s Office chief deputy) reported that Jessica Rock, an animal crimes resource prosecutor with PACGA, will be deciding whether or not the case will include criminal…
Read MoreNew Georgia School Safety Laws In Wake Of Apalachee High School Shooting
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor The weighty topic of school safety was a key focus of the July 28 Dade County Board of Education meeting, along with a federal funding update and increased school meal prices. First, Jeremy Roerdink (director of federal programs and safety) reported on federal fund allocations. In the week leading up…
Read MoreObituaries – Aug. 6th Issue
MYRON ABERCROMBIE Myron Eric “Crazy Bear” Abercrombie, 66, of Trenton, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2025. Myron was proud of his Cherokee ancestry and was a member of the Echota Cherokee Tribe of Alabama. He carried that heritage with deep respect and joy throughout his life. He especially enjoyed attending Powwows, where he would dance,…
Read More“I Don’t Want To Learn It All, But I Would Like To Learn A Little Bit”
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor “Back then, they didn’t care if you went to school or not. They said, if you’re working, go to work. So that’s what I done my whole life.” So said Tommy Jackson, a 72-year-old talented, hardworking bricklayer from Sand Mountain, Ala. “I done block and brick work for 40 years,…
Read MoreDade’s Principals Gear Up For Aug. 7 First Day Of School
By LYDIA BERGLAR News Editor Ahead of this week’s first day of school, the Sentinel sat down with Dade County Schools’ four principals for an annual update. We talked about technology, attendance, parent engagement, new changes, and encouraging progress. The three returning principals are joined this year by Rhonda Bradford (Dade Middle School principal). This…
Read MoreLady Wolverines Split With Lady Panthers In Softball Season Opener
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Lady Wolverine softball team opened the 2025 season on Saturday, Aug. 2, when they traveled to Ridgeland High School to face the Lady Panthers. The doubleheader was scheduled for a home game, but the Lady Wolverine field was too wet after heavy rain on Friday…
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