Merritt Serving on USS Rhode Island
By Petty Officer 2nd Class Bryan Tomforde A Jeff Davis High School 2008 graduate and native of Denton is serving the U.S. Navy as part of a crew working aboard one of the world’s most advanced ballistic-missile submarines. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Hunter Merritt joined the Navy in 2009 and is a machinist’s mate…
Read MoreMr. Jimmy Ray Cain, 75
Mr. Jimmy Ray Cain, 75, of Hazlehurst, died Dec. 18 at his residence. Mr. Cain was born July 20, 1943, in Jeff Davis County to the late Eugene Alexander Cain and the late Alma Lou Kirkland Cain. He was a retired truck driver and member of Heritage Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by…
Read MoreMrs. Tammie Faye Herrin Davis, 56
Mrs. Tammie Faye Herrin Davis, 56, of Hazlehurst, died Dec. 21 at her residence. Tammie was born May 17, 1962, in Appling County to the late Joey Herrin and the late Martha Faye Rentz. She was a waitress with Western Steer Steakhouse and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband, Mather Davis of…
Read MoreMr. Harry J. Inman, 66
Mr. Harry J. Inman, 66, of Bluffton, S.C., formerly of Waycross died last week at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Savannah after an extended illness. He was born in Hazlehurst to the late John Inman and Merle Newham Inman. He grew up on the edge of the Okefenokee Swamp where his family worked as timber…
Read MoreMrs. Vicki Jean Terry, 62
Mrs. Vicki Jean Terry, 62, of Hazlehurst, died Dec. 11 at Community Hospice in Vidalia. Mrs. Terry was born Feb. 10, 1956, in Atlanta but had resided most of her life in Hazlehurst, and was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, W.L. Terry of Hazlehurst and daughter, Debra Terry of Hazlehurst. Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home was…
Read MoreThe answer is NO!!
I spent hours Tuesday night listening over and over to videos of Hazlehurst City Council meetings held Thursday, Dec. 13, and Monday, Dec. 17. I am baffled. First off, I found out about last Thursday’s meeting Monday morning through a phone call from freelance reporter Mary Ann Anderson who filled in for me for eight…
Read MoreAltruism vs. Opportunism — By John Reed
Altruism vs Opportunism Our country seems more divided than ever. Republican, Democrat, liberal, conservative…At the simplest level, the two competing mindsets might be called altruism vs. opportunism. Altruists give to others without considering the price to themselves, while opportunists rise without help from anyone else. Each has an appeal, but one is an illusion that…
Read MoreJDHS varsity softball award winners
Jeff Davis High varsity softball players winning honors at Monday’s softball banquet are, from left, front row, Amillian Clements – Pride of the Jackets, Jakhia Green – Second Team All Region, Lanie Scott – Region 2AA Pitcher of the Year, GACA Second Team All State, Paige Carter – First Team All Region, GACA Second Team…
Read MoreJV softball award winners
Junior varsity softball players honored at Monday’s softball banquet are, from left, Bianca Torres – Player of the Year, Alicia Lilliott – Best Offensive Player, Kesleigh Poe – Pitching Award. Not pictured, Cara Edwards – Best Defensive Player, Jayla Roundtree – Pride of the Jackets.
Read MoreJDMS softball award winners
Jeff Davis Middle School softball players awarded honors at Monday night’s softball banquet are, from left, front row, Jenna Miles – Best Offensive Player, Laisha Hernandez – Best Defensive Player, Maeleigh Burns – Pride of the Jackets, Payton Thigpen – Most Improved. Back row, Analese Poole – Best Offensive Player, Ella Wood- Most Improved, Kelsey…
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