The Savannah Reporter

09/12/2026

A proposal was made to the Andrew County Commission for paving 1,200 feet of County Road 1623 with asphalt. The commission published a public announcement for bids.

On Sept. 3, it was time for the bid opening. There was only one bid and it was from Keller Construction. They agreed to asphalt the 1,200 feet long and 6-foot-wide stretch of the gravel road. The asphalt will be 5 inches thick. The cost is $75,000 and the bid didn’t include ditch work.

SAVANNAH — A neighborhood improvement district decided it wanted asphalt on a portion of their county road located north of the college and the Andrew County Museum.

09/11/2026

"We saw history unfold before our eyes on that day and while children today have no physical memory of it, those events shaped the world we live in. Sept. 11 has since been named, Patriot Day. It is a day to remember all those who were so senselessly lost. Flags are set to half-staff, and people take a moment of silence, twice, to honor the heroes and victims of a day that will never be forgotten. We need communities to commemorate the heroes who made sacrifices defending our nation’s freedom with every year that passes." - Deputy Publisher Jen Fischer, in looking back on her time as a teacher in the area of the attacks on the Sept. 11, 2001.

https://www.savrep.com/2026/09/10/remembering-sept-11-25-years-later/

09/11/2026

The annual Amazonia Fall Harvest Festival will take place this weekend, kicking off at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11. Saturday, Sept. 12 events begin at 10 a.m.

There will be live entertainment, a street dance, food trucks, a car show, inflatables and games for children and families, a magic show, balloon art, horse rides and more. Live music will come from Rockafellas Band, Supreme Squeeze Band and Makenzie Paige. There will also be more than a dozen vendors on hand, selling unique goods and foods.

https://www.savrep.com/2026/09/09/amazonia-fall-harvest-festival-this-weekend/

09/11/2026

Between Jan. 1 and Aug. 31, the Savannah Rural Fire Department has responded 595 calls. In the next four months, the number is anticipated to climb above its 2025 call total of 798.

“I’m awfully proud of our 52 volunteers because that’s an awful lot of calls for a volunteer organization to be answering day and night,” said Chief David Vincent. “It takes a special person to do that for little or no pay.”

SAVANNAH — Between Jan. 1 and Aug. 31, the Savannah Rural Fire Department has responded 595 calls. In the next four months, the number is anticipated to climb above its 2025 call total of 798.

09/10/2026

Just a reminder of some free family fun coming up!

09/10/2026

The Family Investment Center will continue to manage the Bennet Lane Cemetery Trust and Whitesville Cemetery Trust funds after Andrew County Commissioners approved the continuance at the commission’s Sept. 3 meeting.

By Marshall WhiteSenior ReporterSAVANNAH — The Family Investment Center will continue to manage the Bennet Lane Cemetery Trust and Whitesville Cemetery Trust funds after Andrew County Commissioners approved the continuance at the commission’s Sept. 3 meeting.In July, commissioners put out a requ...

09/09/2026

Check out the latest installment of This Week in HIstory, pulled from our archives by our friends at Andrew County Museum.

· Avenue City R-9 school became one of the area’s first schools to offer breakfast to students each weekday morning. As children arrive by car or bus, those wanting breakfast immediately report to the cafeteria. Breakfast costs 25 cents daily. Principal Fred Fischbach said the program has been re...

09/09/2026

The Family Investments Center created a financial report on the well-being of the Bennett Lane Cemetery Trust.

Back on Dec. 31, 2025, the trust had a value of about $3.4 million. As of Aug. 24, the value is now $3.9 million, according to Chris Stiens, the investment advisor from FIC.

Senior Reporter

09/09/2026

The Savages improved to 2-0 after a 42-14 win over Smithville Friday, Sept. 4. It was a rematch of the district semifinals in the last two seasons, where Savannah has knocked out the Warriors twice in a row. The Savages won their third-straight matchup over Smithville with the teams’ first regular-season meeting since 2017.

By Wes MillerContributorSAVANNAH — With the high temperatures outside, Savannah football has made sure to match with a hot start to the season.The Savages improved to 2-0 after a 42-14 win over Smithville Friday, Sept. 4. It was a rematch of the district semifinals in the last two seasons, where S...