Paint the Town Navy And Gold
Paint the Town Navy and Gold – Jackets Mean Business Spirit Competition The Jeff Davis Yellow Jackets are competing in T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights competition and local Chamber businesses are invited to help show the nation what community spirit looks like. Judging Day is Friday, Aug. 21. Participation is free for Chamber members. Decorate…
Read MoreHall of Fame Gala — By Tommy Purser
Saturday night’s Jeff Davis High School Football Hall of Fame Gala lived up to its reputation of being one of the most enjoyable events I attend each year. This year’s event was particularly enjoyable to me for a lot of reasons. Among those reasons was my chance to refresh my memories by having a chat…
Read MoreWhat If They Win? — By John Reed
What If They Win? Years ago I owned a beagle that loved to chase rabbits. He never succeeded in catching one, but I always wondered: what would he do with it if he actually caught one? The same question could be posed to the Democratic Party. What if they actually won control of Congress this…
Read MoreMadison Britt is new 4-H Agent
Madison Britt is the new Jeff Davis County 4-H Agent. After graduating from the University of Georgia with a Masters in Middle Grades Education, she worked as the Coffee County 4-H Agent. For four years, she led the educational program, 4-H livestock program and BB team and assisted with agriculture and natural resources programming in…
Read MoreMrs. Earline Varnedoe Steadham Buttrem, 98
Mrs. Earline Varnadoe Steadham Buttrem, 98, of Lumber City, passed away July 22 at The Woods at Lumber City skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. Earline was born Dec. 11, 1927, in McRae to the late Earl and Lettie Mae Smith Varnadoe. She was raised in Telfair County before making her home in Cliftondale in the…
Read MoreMrs. Olivia Bennett Gadson, 89
Mrs. Olivia Bennett Gadson, 89, passed away June 16 at her residence in Jacksonville, Fla., under the care of hospice. Mrs. Gadson was born Jan. 16, 1937, in McRae to the late Charlie Spencer Bennett and Mattie Lou Bennett. Mrs. Gadson worked as a paraprofessional in the Duval County School System until she began to…
Read MoreMrs. Helen Wilson Hill, 90
Mrs. Helen Wilson Hill, 90, transitioned peacefully June 26 surrounded by her loving daughter, Kathryn and her caring granddaughter, Takilya, at Jeff Davis Hospital. Mrs. Hill was born April 22, 1936, in Hazlehurst to Joe and Mabel Ware Wilson. The youngest of eight children, Ms. Hill planted deep roots in her community. At an early…
Read MoreSwim Team Has Great Year
The 2026 Jeff Davis Swim Team had a great year. Practice started in May and meets started in June. After swimming in Baxley at the first meet, Jeff Davis hosted the second meet of the year. The team then swam in Douglas to round out the regular season meets. Appling County hosted District for Class…
Read More50-year Class Reunion
Plans are being made for the 50 year reunion of the Jeff Davis High School Class of 1976. Addresses are missing for several members. Please contact us if you haven’t previously responded. If you have responded, please spread the word to any classmates you may have contact with. Email addresses are Landg93@gmail.com (Lonnie Roberts), Bswain997@gmail.com…
Read MoreMr. Charles E. ‘Chuck’ McDuffie, 84
Mr. Charles E. “Chuck” McDuffie, 84, of Stillman Valley, Ill., died May 14 at UW Health after a short illness. Mr. McDuffie was born June 25, 1941 in McRae. He was a retired welder for Byron Nuclear Plant, Chicago Bridge and Iron and International Tank. After retirement, he enjoyed yard work, keeping the pool maintained,…
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