Lady Jackets win region championship
The Yellow Jacket tennis teams traveled to McKey Park in Valdosta last week for the Region championship ship finals, with the girls competing Wednesday and the boys Thursday. The Lady Jackets entered the tournament as the No. 1 seed, undefeated in region play. They opened with a strong 3-0 sweep over Berrien, setting the tone…
Read MoreMrs. Marilyn Johnson McDaniel
Mrs. Marilyn Johnson McDaniel, beloved wife, mother and Memama, passed away April 3 at her home, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength and kindness that can never be forgotten. Memama was the kind of person who made everyone feel special and deeply loved. Her heart was generous, her presence comforting and her love unwavering.…
Read MoreJackets win 2 of 3 over Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald High’s baseball team came into last week’s 3-game series with Jeff Davis with a 17-7 record while the Yellow Jackets stood at 9-15. So the Hurricanes were surprised to find themselves down 0-2 after the first two games of the series, as Jeff Davis won 8-3 in Fitzgerald and 2-0 in Hazlehurst, But Fitzgerald…
Read MoreMrs. Dorothy Ann ‘Dot’ Wrenn, 86
Mrs. Dorothy Ann “Dot” Wrenn, 86, of Vidalia, passed away April 11 at her home. She was born Dec. 4, 1939, in Alma to the late Dewitt Waters and Sally Davis Waters. She was raised in Hazlehurst and made her home in Lyons in the 1980s, where she was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist…
Read MoreTennis teams go to Lowndes
The Yellow Jacket varsity tennis teams wrapped up their regular season this past week with a trip to Lowndes, closing things out with a pair of tightly contested matches. The Lady Jackets battled their way to a 3-2 victory, while the boys came up just short in a narrow 2-3 loss. The Lady Jackets finish…
Read MoreMs. Pearlie Newell, 67
Ms. Pearlie Newell, 67, of Hazlehurst, passed away April 10 at her home. Ms. Newell was born Sept. 12, 1958, in Tampa, Fla., to the late Hoke Newell and Mollie Mills Newell, but had made Hazlehurst her home for many years. She was a member of Restoration Church and enjoyed spending time reading her Bible.…
Read MoreYardmaster — By Tommy Purser
I learned at an early age to be a bit of a bit of a domestic. My grandmother gave me cooking lessons when I was still in elementary school. And for a while, I did most of the cooking around the Purser household. I’ve been known whip up some savory meals and the good wife…
Read MoreWife Code — By Tommy Purser
Spring is here and, once again, the good wife has been ordering me outside to do more work than my almost four decades old back can handle. Actually, she doesn’t “order” me outside — at least not in so many words. She … hmm, how shall I word this? … prods me outside, hints about…
Read MoreCrime Victims’ Rights ceremony is April 22
April 19-25 marks the 45th anniversary of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW). NCVRW is a time-honored tradition that recognizes the plight of victims and survivors, and elevates their voices so when they speak, America can listen and learn. District Attorney Keith Higgins and the employees of the Victim-Witness Assistance Program encourage communities to embrace…
Read MoreAdvance voting set
Advance in person voting for the May 19 General Primary Election/Nonpartisan General Election will be held at the Board of Elections and Registration Office, 15 Public Safety Drive, April 27 through May 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also, voting will be open on two Saturdays — May 2 and May 9 from 9…
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