Millers lead shoebox campaign again
David and Gail Miller of Because He Lives Ministries are serving as local coordinators of Operation Christmas Child again this year. Operation Christmas Child also known as the “shoebox project” is one of Franklin Graham’s many projects. Shoeboxes are stuffed by churches, organizations, and individuals for needy children from all over the world The most…
Read MoreMrs. Paula Jeanette Bloodworth, 85
Mrs. Paula Jeanette Bloodworth, 85, a compassionate mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away Nov. 6 at Bacon County Hospital. Mrs. Bloodworth resided in Jeff Davis County most of her life. She was a retired Master Cosmetologist and retired business owner of Jeanette’s Beauty Salon. Mrs. Bloodworth had a passion for the Lord, her family, clients,…
Read MoreMrs. Peggy Ann Carter, 72
Mrs. Peggy Ann Carter, 72, of Hazlehurst passed away Nov. 8 at Community Hospice in Vidalia. Peggy was born Aug. 24, 1953, in Jeff Davis County to the late William Elzie Lytle and the late Otera Powell Lytle. She was a loving home maker who especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and even her…
Read MoreMrs. Lynne Hyers, 53
Mrs. Lynne Hyers, 53, of Hazlehurst passed away Nov. 7 at her residence. Lynne was born Dec. 28, 1971, in Jeff Davis County. She was a very loving, giving, selfless and devoted wife, daughter, mother, and her grandchildren were the light of her life. She had a giving heart and loved children. As a babysitter,…
Read MoreMrs. Wanda Elaine Rowland-Morrison, 78
Mrs. Wanda Elaine Rowland-Morrison, 78, of Hazlehurst, passed away Nov. 2 at her home. She was born Jan. 7, 1947, in Hazlehurst to the late Harris B. Adams and Omie Mealer Adams, and she spent her entire life in Jeff Davis County. She was formerly a member of Union Springs Baptist Church and was currently…
Read MoreLocal couple’s grandson wins state title
At Saturday’s GHSA Cross Country State Championship meet, the Yellow Jacket boys and girls teams both finished 4th while the Bleckley County teams both won their respective state championships. The Bleckley boys team had a distinctive Jeff Davis County connection as the Royals’ Jack Harrell won the individual state championship, running the 5-mile course in…
Read MoreGirls and boys place 4th in state cross country
The Jeff Davis High school cross country teams represented well this past weekend at the GHSA State Championships in Carrollton. Both the boys and girls teams finished fourth overall in the field of 24 teams in Class 1A Division 1. Bleckley County dominated the class winning both the boys and girls team titles, along with…
Read MoreChamber holds costume contest
This past week, the Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Halloween Costume Contest for members. This year’s winner was Coastal Hospice of Hazlehurst. Thank you to these businesses for participating. Thank you to judges Feral Wilcox of Alma and Phylis Kirkland of Hazlehurst. The winners were: Overall winner and 1st place performance – Coastal Hospice…
Read MoreYou Can’t Fight Human Nature — By John Reed
You Can’t Fight Human Nature With the recent election in New York City, we’re hearing a lot more about socialism and communists. Once regarded by some as the future of all human governance, the last half century has seen it in decline. A thousand years ago, when I was in high school, Florida required us…
Read MoreSchool Board meets
At Monday night’s Jeff Davis County Board of Education meeting, Jeff Davis Elementary School Principal T.J. Mercer recognized the following students as the top Accelerated Reader point earners: 3rd Grade — Dylan Espino Jimenez – 1st Place; Sammi Parker – 2nd Place; Brooklyn Smith – 3rd Place. 4th Grade — MacKenzie Lewis – 1st Place;…
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