City water has problems
The City Of Hazlehurst last week notified its water customers by letter that a concentration of Gross Alpha in the water from one of its drinking water wells exceeded the federal maximum contaminant level (MCL). According to the letter, during a 9-month period, from Jan. 1 to Sept. 30, 2022, the well in question contained…
Read MoreMr. Leroy Sanders, 73
Leroy Sanders was born March 15, 1949, to the late Wilbert and Bertha Mae Sanders. He went home to be with the Lord Jan. 31. Leroy was a member of Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church in Hazlehurst where he served as a Deacon and enjoyed singing in the choir. He was an active participant at Bible…
Read MoreJackets top Appling 6-2
Jeff Davis High’s baseball team took a 6-2 win over previously undefeated Appling County last Tuesday in Hazlehurst. Alex Mason picked up the win on the mound, going five innings and allowing only one hit. Catcher Carter Mullis got things started for the Jackets in the first inning with a towering, 2-out, 2-run homer over…
Read MoreSoccer boys win three
Jeff Davis High’s soccer boys took a trio of victories, defeating Berrien County 4-3 Feb. 14, topping Dodge County 4-3 Feb. 16, and winning 4-0 over Worth County Feb. 21. Against Berrien, Jeff Davis did well to maintain possession of the ball, but both teams remained scoreless during the first half. The second half was…
Read MoreTennis team sweep Ware
Jeff Davis Tennis hosted Ware County Feb. 23 at home. Jeff Davis boys pulled out a close match 3-2 for a win against the Gators. Braun Reyes played the second singles spot for the varsity boys. He played really aggressively against his opponent with great placement on the ball. Jeff Davis varsity girls swept the…
Read MoreSmall Town Life — By Tommy Purser
As a small town newspaper editor, I have always subscribed to the belief that small town life revolves around its children. My three “children” are now on the north side of 40, but in a lot of ways my life still revolves around them. Most of my grandchildren are on the north side of 20,…
Read MoreSpring Has Sprung — By John Reed
Spring Has Sprung As our winters shorten, the harbingers of spring arrive ever earlier. Flashy early bloomers have announced the season with a splash, and our azaleas and dogwoods will follow soon. Pollen-draped windshields turn our cars green, and red swamp maple buds decorate the approaches to the river. Eternal optimists, home gardeners relish this…
Read MoreProgress Comes With Growing Pains
Growth oftentimes can be painful. Few people will doubt that the enormous growth of Beasley Forest Products, a.k.a. The Beasley Group, has been a tremendous asset to Hazlehurst and Jeff Davis County. But with the influx of new jobs, the every-growing tax base and expansion of opportunities comes growth pains. Ask any of the neighbors…
Read MoreDenton Dollar General Manager Faces Charges
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article was taken from Douglas Now web site] Tyler Reid Spell, the manager of the Dollar General store in Denton, has been arrested and charged with theft by taking after allegedly stealing over $40,000 in deposits from the store. On Feb. 10, Jeff Davis County deputies and investigators were dispatched to…
Read MoreMrs. Virginia Gladys Davis, 89
Mrs. Virginia Gladys Davis, 89, of Douglas, passed away Jan. 23. Mrs. Davis was born Feb. 4, 1933, in Tennessee to Thomas Sherman Gourley Sr. and Pearl Emmaline Roark Gourley. Virginia and her husband Coley owned and operated Davis Radiator and Welding for 60 years in Douglas. Survivors include grandsons Dusty Hampton Davis (Candace) of…
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