Mrs. Kelly Miller Story, 41
Mrs. Kelly Miller Story, 41, of Hazlehurst, passed away Sept. 20 after a sudden illness. Kelly, the daughter of Percy and Gail Miller, was born June 23, 1981, in Glynn County, but lived in Hazlehurst all her life. After she graduated from Jeff Davis High School in 1999, she went on to study education at…
Read MoreMrs. Jeannie Wynn Wood, 62
Mrs. Jeannie Wynn Wood, 62, of Hazlehurst, died Sept. 24 in her home. Jeannie was born Aug. 16, 1960, in McRae to the late Homer and Mildred Tompkins. Mrs. Wood was a member of Hazlehurst Church of Christ. She loved her family and friends. People who knew her loved her and appreciated her friendly personality.…
Read MoreJackets fall 31-15 to Cook Hornets
Jeff Davis High’s football team went into Friday night’s game against 4th ranked Cook County as a 38-pt. underdog. But the youngsters amongst the Yellow Jackets did a lot of growing up and battled tenaciously before falling 31-15 to the 5-1 Hornets. The battle in the trenches seemed especially brutal as the young Jackets fought…
Read MoreJD Gets 7th Straight Shutout
Jeff Davis High got its sixth and seventh straight shutout and its tenth in 18 games as the Lady Jackets improved to 17-1 with a 10-0 win over Vidalia last Wednesday in Hazlehurst and a 15-0 win over Fitzgerald Monday in Fitzgerald. Against Vidalia, senior Kelsey Parlor pitched a 1-hit shutout, her sixth shutout of…
Read MoreCarrie Ellen Arnold Is ‘Perfect’
Jeff Davis High’s Carrie Ellen Arnold may be just a freshman but she’s beginning to make a name for herself on the mound for the JDHS varsity and junior varsity softball programs. Earlier in the year, she pitched a perfect game against Berrien County in a jayvee game, hurled a no hitter against Telfair County…
Read MoreXC Teams run in Bulldog Invitational
The cross country programs loaded up and took the 30 minute drive across the river for the 4th Annual Bulldog Invitational. The teams not only had to battle stiff competition but the unusually hot weather. The MS boys team raced first. Missing a few runners due to sickness left the team short handed but the…
Read MoreHomecoming Candidates
Senior candidates to be named the Jeff Davis High 2022 Homecoming Queen are, from left, seated, Amelia Conaway and Jasmine Guerrero. Back row, Alexis Stone, Ellie Grace Aycock, Hannah Work and Seline Flores.
Read MoreMake Sense Common Again — By John Reed
Make Sense Common Again Country folk of a certain age have wonderful phrases about the important things in life. One of my favorites is about someone with no common sense: “they can’t pour piss out of a boot with directions on the heel.” We don’t need to know how some poor boot became urinal in…
Read MoreCity Meetings Are Short And Sweet
By MARY ANN ANDERSON The Hazlehurst City Council met last week for Monday night’s workshop and Thursday night’s regular monthly meeting, with the total combined time for both meetings at 25 minutes. September’s workshop, with City Attorney Ken W. Smith and Ward 4 Councilman John Bloodworth absent and City Clerk Vernice Thompson out for training…
Read MoreYoung Team Looks To Improve On 0-4 Start
An 0-4 start to a football season is a disappointment to any coach, player or fan. But at the same time, it can create a burning drive to improve, to get better. And it provides an opportunity to build commitment and dedication. That’s what Jeff Davis High Head Coach Lance Helton, his staff and his…
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