Photography Tips — By Tommy Purser
Another busy time of the year is upon me as spring sports time has arrived. Check out Page 8 to take a look at the schedule ahead of me. Needless to say, I won’t make it to all those games but I’ll go to a lot of them and take note of how our youngsters…
Read MoreBalancing the Budget — By John Reed
Balancing the Budget Most of us have a monthly routine, paying bills on or near the first of each month. And there’s always the hope that there’s more money coming in than going out, which is discovered when we balance our checkbook at the end of the month. While I know many people who do…
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Southern Pines College and Career Academy (SPCCA) hosted a Topping Out Event Feb. 1 on the construction site for the new Southern Pines College and Career Academy. One of the steel beams used in constructing the roof was presented by Dabbs Williams General Contractors and signed by the SPCCA Board Members present, Appling County Board…
Read MoreGrand Jury Files Indictments
The following indictments were filed by 2022 September Term Jeff Davis Grand Jury on Jan. 30: The State of Georgia vs. Justin Guy Russ: fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, reckless driving. The State of Georgia vs. Kendrick Rashawn Cooper: criminal attempt to escape, two counts of obstruction of an officer, interference with…
Read MoreMs. Candace Brandi Foskey Clotfelter, 41
Ms. Candace Brandi Foskey Clotfelter, 41, of Baxley, died Jan. 30. Ms. Clotfelter was born Jan. 8, 1982, in Jeff Davis County. She is preceded in death by her father, Randall Foskey, and maternal grandfather, Mr. R.A. Strickland. She was formerly employed with Hardware Pizza in Baxley and attended Hazlehurst Church of God. Brandi was…
Read MoreMr. (Charlie) Charles Edward Dukes, 30
Mr. (Charlie) Charles Edward Dukes, 30, of Hazlehurst passed away Jan. 26. He was born June 6, 1992, and is preceded in death by his beloved grandpa, Israel Dukes, and his cousin James White. Ask anyone who personally knew Charlie and they will all tell you one thing; that he lived a very simple life…
Read MoreMr. Wilbur Lee ‘Peewee’ Dykes Jr., 50
Mr. Wilbur Lee “Peewee” Dykes Jr., 50, of Hazlehurst passed away Feb. 1 at his residence. Mr. Dykes was born Oct. 22, 1972, in Jeff Davis County and was employed with Impact Housing. He is preceded in death by his wife, Eva Lorene Dykes and mother, Judy Ann McManus Dykes. Survivors include his daughter, Caitlyn…
Read MoreMr. Edward Jackson Hughes, 74
Mr. Edward Jackson Hughes, 74, of Hazlehurst, died at his residence Jan. 30. Mr. Hughes was born March 10, 1948, in Jeff Davis County. He is preceded in death by his parents, Onis Hughes and Vera Mae Sellers, Hughes, Haynes, McNeal, sons, (twins) Edward Jackson Hughes Jr. and Corey Hughes, daughter, Angela Sue Hughes Rowland,…
Read MoreSister Verliary Rainey, 70
Services for Sister Verliary Rainey, 70, who died Jan. 28 at East Regional Medical Center, were held at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Cypres O’Neal presiding and Elder Gregory Rainey Jr. presenting the eulogy. Pastor Reginald Cordy gave the prayer of comfort, scripture readings were presented by Bishop Jonathan Reed, the Rev.…
Read MoreMrs. Rosalind McDaniel Wilson
Mrs. Rosalind McDaniel Wilson of Gainesville passed away Feb. 3. She is preceded in death by her parents Hugh and Lucille McDaniel, sisters Gail Covington and Joan Davis, and grandson Andrew Brooks. Ms. Wilson is survived by her children Arthur F. Wilson Jr. (Michiyo), Rene Ellington (Gene), and Heather Connelly (Darryl); and grandchildren David Wilson,…
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