City Council Meets
In a called meeting last Wednesday, the Hazlehurst City Council voted to accept the insurance proposal presented by Brenda Reynolds of McLendon Reynolds Insurance Agency to cover the city. At the city’s June 21 regular meeting, Reynolds presented her proposal but Mayor Bayne Stone announced that the council would not vote on it as he…
Read MoreMr. Jimmie McRae, 94
Services for Mr. Jimmie McRae were held July 9 at St. James CME Church in Lumber City. Officiating ministers were the Rev. Robert Haywood, Bishop William Hollis, the Rev. Howard McRae, and Deacon Darrell McRae. Mr. McRae, affectionately known as “Skin,” died July 2 at Lumber City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born Dec.…
Read MoreSister Peggy Ann Jackson Pierce, 65
Serviced for Sister Peggy Ann Jackson Pierce, who died June 29, were held at Bennett Tabernacle Holiness Church in Hazlehurst July 7. Officiating ministers were Dr. Eddie Harmon, eulogist and Pastor Dennis Roberts, presider. Sister Pierce, known to her family as Peggy, was the embodiment of Christian spirituality in love, truth, honesty, integrity, and generosity.…
Read MoreChamber To Begin Leadership Academy
The Hazlehurst-Jeff Davis Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce they are accepting nominations for an adult leadership program to begin in January, 2019. JD Forward Leadership Academy is an eight-month program offering an intensive and up-close look at the most challenging issues and opportunities facing our community. “JD Forward Leadership Academy is designed to…
Read MoreMrs. Betty Elaine Muncy, 74
Mrs. Betty Elaine Muncy, 74 of Trenton, Ohio, passed away June 24 at Glendale Place. She was born in Birmingham, Ala., May 26, 1944, the daughter of the late Raymond and Myrtle (Etheredge) Vincent. On Oct. 28, 1966, she married the Rev. Joe Bill Muncy and he preceded her in death Aug. 21, 2002. Betty…
Read MoreVarsity Baseball Award Winners
Jeff Davis High School varsity award winners at last week’s Yellow Jacket baseball banquet were, from left, kneeling, All Region Honorable Mention – JaShaun Kirby, All Region Honorable Mention – Cade Walters, and Quality At Bat Award – Colby Marchant. Standing are 1st Team All Region and Pitcher of the Year – Ross Rush, 1st…
Read MoreJayvee Baseball Award Winners
Jeff Davis High School jayvee award winners at last week’s Yellow Jacket baseball banquet were, from left, Co-Defensive Player of the Year – Ethan Hulett, Co-Defensive Player of the Year – Conner Rea, Co-Pitcher of the Year – Cole Baucom, Co-Pitcher of the Year – Hayden Weems, Offensive Player of the Year and Player of…
Read MoreJDMS Blue Team Award Winners
Jeff Davis Middle School Blue Team award winners at last week’s Yellow Jacket baseball banquet were, from left, Pride of the Jackets – Duke Stone, Pitcher of the Year – Alex Mason, Defensive Player of the Year – Trenton Clance, Offensive Player of the Year and Player of the Year – Matthew Glass.
Read MoreJDMS Gold Team Award Winners
Jeff Davis Middle School Gold Team award winners at last week’s Yellow Jacket baseball banquet were, from left, Most Improved – Grayson Googe, Defensive Player of the Year – Jackson Sayer, Offensive Player of the Year – Hayden Turner, Pitcher of the Year – Tucker Rigdon and Pride of the Jackets – Tre Rea.
Read MoreMrs. Linda Virginia Aills, 70
Mrs. Linda Virginia Aills, 70, of Hazlehurst, died June 25 at her residence. Ms. Aills was born July 1, 1947, in Appling County to the late Bose White and the late Amy Kersey White. She was previously employed with Amercord and attended Eureka Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and Denise Bohannon…
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