Opinion
Ellis: A big thank you to everybody
A few weeks ago, I used this space to explain and express the motivations behind my decision to accept a new job opportunity in Birmingham and ...
Baker Ellis, Author at Valley Times-News
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Oakside Baptist Church holds first responders appreciation meal and service
Oakside Baptist Church held a special church service Sunday afternoon for first responders from across Troup County and beyond, as a way to say ‘thank ...
by Baker Ellis, Wednesday, July 24, 2019 6:22 pm
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Valley man found dead at Lee County bar
A Valley man has been pronounced dead after an incident took place early Saturday morning at a Lee County bar and grill. Sidney Austin Harmon, ...
by Baker Ellis, Saturday, July 20, 2019 1:57 pm
Opinion
Hard decisions, fond memories and a promise
As I walked down a dusty, pockmarked road outside of Ouanaminthe, Haiti in October of 2018, a young Haitian girl – whose name I don’t ...
by Baker Ellis, Monday, June 24, 2019 2:50 pm
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Rockweave Music Festival announces 2019 lineup
The lineup for LaGrange’s impending Rockweave Music and Arts Festival was announced Tuesday morning. The lineup, which includes 21 bands and will stretch across a ...
by Baker Ellis, Wednesday, June 19, 2019 6:23 pm
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West Point denies Forward Fund request
The West Point City Council denied a request from the West Point Development Authority for $80,000 from the city’s Forward Fund in a special called ...
by Baker Ellis, Tuesday, June 18, 2019 10:51 am
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Troup County School System hands out end of year awards
The Troup County School System handed out a plethora of awards to students and teachers during its May 16 board meeting, recognizing high school, middle ...
by Baker Ellis, Monday, May 20, 2019 3:07 pm
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West Point to host pop-up markets in downtown
On the final Thursday of the summer months — May, June, July and August — the city of West Point will host a pop-up market ...
by Baker Ellis, Wednesday, May 15, 2019 11:18 am
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Retired Navy captain working on West Point historical project
Memorial Day this year will coincide closely with the 75th anniversary of D-Day, which will take place on June 9. This time will be used ...
by Baker Ellis, Friday, May 10, 2019 5:34 pm
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Boys & Girls Club of West Georgia and Chambers County host fundraiser
The Boys & Girls Club of West Georgia and Chambers County held a fundraiser Wednesday night at Del’avant Event Center in LaGrange that included a ...