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Miss Wildcat Lainee Reed Campbell

Miss Wildcat Lainee Reed Campbell

MISS WILDCAT

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, February 5, 2026
The 2026 winner of Miss Wildcat, Lainee Reed Campbell, celebrates as last year’s winner, Brianna Gaddy, places the crown atop her head Saturday at Camden County High School’s Fine Arts Auditorium. Campbell was Miss Band Captain and also won first-place in Overall Interview.
The Duke Fisher Singers perform Tuesday morning during a Thiokol plant explosion memorial at Camden County High School’s auditorium.

The Duke Fisher Singers perform Tuesday morning during a Thiokol plant explosion memorial at Camden County High School’s auditorium.

Community remembers victims of Thiokol plant explosion

Andy Diffenderfer
Thursday, February 5, 2026
The anniversary of the Thiokol plant explosion in Camden County was commemorated Tuesday with personal reflections, music and an urge to continue pressing forward toward the ultimate goal of a national park.
Camden County Schools leaders and other officials break ground on the Camden County High School Ninth Grade Center extension.

Camden County Schools leaders and other officials break ground on the Camden County High School Ninth Grade Center extension.

Schools system breaks ground on Ninth Grade Center extension

News Staff
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Camden County Schools held a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday, Jan. 27, to celebrate the start of construction on the Ninth Grade Center Extension, 6300 Laurel Island Parkway in Kingsland.
U.S. Navy Cmdr. Brian Ross, right, relinquishes command of the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine, USS West Virginia (Gold), to Cmdr. Scott J. Tedrick during a change of command ceremony at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Brian Ross, right, relinquishes command of the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine, USS West Virginia (Gold), to Cmdr. Scott J. Tedrick during a change of command ceremony at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.

Ross relinquishes command of USS West Virginia (Gold)

News Staff
Thursday, February 5, 2026
U.S. Navy Cmdr. Brian Ross relinquished command of Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS West Virginia (Gold) to Cmdr. Scott J. Tedrick during a recent change-of-command ceremony at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.
Kingsland Mayor Pro Tem Alex Blount, from left, Councilwoman Kristy Chance, Three Rivers Regional Library System Assistant Director of Library Services Melissa Clark, Camden County Public Library Manager Dana Douglas, Tatiana O’Neal, Josh O’Neal, Mayor Grayson Day and Councilmen Paul Chamberlin and Farran Fullilove celebrate the winners of the city’s annual Home for the Holidays Holiday Lights Contest.

Kingsland Mayor Pro Tem Alex Blount, from left, Councilwoman Kristy Chance, Three Rivers Regional Library System Assistant Director of Library Services Melissa Clark, Camden County Public Library Manager Dana Douglas, Tatiana O’Neal, Josh O’Neal, Mayor Grayson Day and Councilmen Paul Chamberlin and Farran Fullilove celebrate the winners of the city’s annual Home for the Holidays Holiday Lights Contest.

Kingsland announces holiday lights contest winners

News Staff
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Kingsland is shining a spotlight on the creativity and holiday spirit of local residents and businesses with the announcement of the winners of its fourth annual Home for the Holidays Holiday Lights Contest. The winners were recognized during the Kingsland City Council meeting Jan. 26.
Magic and her 2026 calf are spotted by the aerial research team off the coast of Amelia Island on Jan. 16.

Magic and her 2026 calf are spotted by the aerial research team off the coast of Amelia Island on Jan. 16.

Baby boom

News Staff
Monday, February 2, 2026
Marisa DeMar News-Leader of Fernandina Beach, Fla.   Six North Atlantic right whale calves have been born in January.

Kemp appoints new Superior Court judge

Scott J. Bryan
Monday, February 2, 2026
A Brunswick attorney who has served as chief legal counsel for the cities of St. Marys and Kingsland will have a new role soon. On Wednesday, Jan. 21, Gov. Brian Kemp appointed Steven Blackerby to the Superior Court of the Brunswick Judicial Circuit. Blackerby replaces Camden County’s Robert W.