Pierce County’s most recently reported COVID-19 death  — a 22-year-old male with underlying health conditions  — was not from Pierce County. The Department of Public Health corrected the record over the weekend, reducing Pierce County’s coronavirus fatalities to three.

Bear Stadium lights gleamed, Pomp & Circumstance played and Pierce County High School graduates’ photos scrolled across the scoreboard Friday night, but the field and stands were empty, void of cheers and applause.

Technology, training, guns take spotlight

Motorists on SW and NW Central Avenues in Blackshear better pay attention.

The Times will host a political forum for Pierce County Sheriff’s candidates as planned — but the format will be a unique one.

DOJ investigates Waycross DA’s handling of Ahmaud Arbery case

Scott, Belew top list of 50 Honor Graduates

The sky is no limit

Ritch urges citizens to ‘vote absentee’

Pierce County Schools are facing at least a $4.5  million cut in state funding, but school officials anticipate they can absorb the hit by dipping into reserves and not raising taxes — at least for now.

People may be social distancing these days, but many are still taking time to smell the flowers and enjoy the great outdoors  — just ask Lyn Frost.

Pierce County’s youngest COVID-19 victim is reportedly a 22-year-old male who had underlying health conditions.

The Blackshear Times has endeavored over the last two months to provide our readers with the most up to date, localized look at COVID-19 (coronavirus) and its impacts on Pierce County citizens. Not much has changed in the last 100 years – a century ago The Times did the very same thing.

New PCHS principal Kelly Murray will be paid $108,771.16 per year for the job.

Board of Elections processes record number of absentee applications, returned ballots

Pierce County’s observance of the National Day of Prayer Thursday, May 7, will be different this year owing to the threat posed by COVID-19 (coronavirus).

Longtime Sound of Silver director retires

Robert McCoy is the new band director for Pierce County High School.

Signs line Main Street for each 2020 graduate

Stone alleges corruption; ‘political stunt,’ says Boatright

Kelly Murray will be the new principal at Pierce County High School.

Devoted mother, nursing home employee, two veterans are coronavirus victims here

A weak tornado touched down in the southern part of Pierce County Thursday afternoon causing damage to roofs and utility buildings, but there were no injuries.

Nat’l Guard tests 130 Mon. from Pierce, surrounding counties

Today marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and if it weren’t for ongoing shelter in place orders across most of the U.S. due to the threat of COVID-19 (coronavirus), there would be celebrations planned nationwide. But for Benji and Angie Adams, owners of BAMMM Farms in Blackshear, every …

Coronavirus reports in Pierce increased by six last week

Online studies can only help, not hurt final grades for academic year

In lieu of annual Gala, Chamber of Commerce named 2019’s finest and brightest last week

COVID-19 claimed woman in ‘60s, man in ‘80s last week

Pierce per capita rate highest in the area

Without another shipment, shelves will be bare next week

BOE finalizes contract for new school supt.

The May 19 primary election has been postponed until Tuesday, June 9, due to health and safety concerns over coronavirus.

Graduation ceremonies for the Pierce County High School Class of 2020 are up in the air, but local school officials have not officially canceled the May 22 commencement yet.

Are you stuck at home needing something to occupy the time? Do you know how to sew?

Ever wondered how the Bible remains such a universal, and well-read text? It’s not because everyone in the world is buying a Bible on Amazon or from Barnes & Noble, rather the Holy book is given to people across the globe in nearly every language thanks to the dedicated efforts of people…

PCHS principal Dara Bennett will be Pierce County’s new school superintendent.

Pierce County now has 23 confirmed cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus), and most of those cases reportedly originated from a local church gathering.

You can pick up groceries, food, medicines or go to the doctor, and you can exercise outdoors, but you can’t go to the gym, hair salon or a bar.

Pierce County’s funeral directors have been grappling with how to respectfully bury the dead, honor a grieving family’s wishes, and still comply with state and federal guidelines for slowing the spread of COVID-19.

Red Cross to host two drives in honor of Amris

Two Pierce churches potentially linked to local coronavirus case

Pierce County Schools will be closed through Friday, April 24.

‘Stay Paw-sitive’

Then, there were two.

Apply online, via phone or email

One case confirmed Monday; officials urge public to stay calm

Developer dies suddenly during construction

Complete the census online, via phone or by mail

BOE receives 11 applications for school superintendent post