In Gulf work camp, jobless begin glum journey home

Hundreds finally started returning home to India, Pakistan and elsewhere with tickets purchased by UAE authorities. — Photo by AFP SHARJAH: The hidden face of the Emirates' economic crunch is in places such as Industrial Zone 18 and the ramshackle compound for about 700 migrant workers within.

TCSO installing new security system

The Tift County Sheriff’s Office is currently installing a new security camera and access system throughout the entire law enforcement center, which includes the jail.

Chihuahua stolen from local pet store

September 4th seemed to be just another busy Saturday at the Critter Co. on Benton Road. Lauren White brought her Chihuahua, Optimus Prime, to work like she did every day as the store manager.

Singles Live Alone In Safety With Aid Of Simple Deception

DEAR ABBY: "Cautious Bachelorette" (July 16) asked you how she should respond to a workman who asks if she lives alone. Having worked 30 years in a maximum security prison, I can assure your readers that criminals gravitate toward jobs that provide access to people's homes as a way of scouting victims, so "Bachelorette's" concern is well-founded.

Another arson conviction challenged

In early 2001, James Hebshie's Taunton convenience store was struggling. He had tried selling it without luck. Then, on a Saturday in April, seven minutes after the security system recorded him leaving, the building broke out in flames. Taunton - Arson - Convenience store - Somerset - England