Mr. Davis Aiken Yaun, 83
Mr. Davis Aiken Yaun, 83, of Soperton, passed away Aug. 21, 2025 at his home, after an extended illness. Born in Wilcox, Ariz., Nov. 9, 1941, he was the eldest of five children born to the late Myrtle Virginia Davis and Donald Aiken Yaun. He was raised most of his early years in Hazlehurst, where…
Read MoreMrs. Barbara Orvin Yawn, 67
Mrs. Barbara Orvin Yawn, 67, of Baxley passed away Aug. 23 at Memorial Health in Savannah. Mrs. Yawn was born Sept. 21, 1957, in Appling County. She was preceded in death by her husband Mickey Orvin, father Rozel J. Murphy, and brother Damon Murphy. Mrs. Yawn was a member of Sand Hill Free Will Baptist…
Read MoreJackets top Charlton 35-26
Jeff Davis High’s football team defeated Charlton County 35-26 Friday night in Folkston, bringing the Yellow Jackets’ record to 2-0. Charlton fell to 2-1. The Yellow Jacket offensive line controlled the line of scrimmage as JD picked up 335 yards on the ground. The Jackets kicked off to start the game and, on 4th-and-19, Charlton…
Read MoreThree games — 3 Run-Rules
Last week’s Jeff Davis-Thomasville softball series featured three run-rule games with the Lady Bulldogs taking the first two games 11-3 and 18-5 and the Lady Jackets winning Game 3 12-4. All three games lasted 5 innings. In the opening game held in Thomasville, Jeff Davis jumped out to a 3-0 1st inning lead as Cori…
Read MoreCross Country Teams Travel To Fayetteville
The Jeff Davis High cross country teams took the long drive to Fayetteville to compete in the Starr’s Mill AT&T Panther Invitational Saturday. The team raced well against mostly larger classification schools. Individual results produced 12 Season Best Times and 11 Personal Record Times. Friday night the team participated in a dinner put on by…
Read MoreThe History of the Jarman Building
The historic Jarman Building, irreparably damaged by Hurricane Helene last September, finally met its end some 120 years since it was built shortly after the beginning of the 20th century. During its existence, it was the home of many businesses ‚Äî Jarman and Winn, R.E. Jarman, R.E. Jarman and Sons, Jarman and Hammock, and most…
Read MoreIt’s easier to be up-front — By Tommy Purser
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following column appeared in the Ledger in January, 2013. Its message remains pertinent today.] I’m getting burned out. Burned out on breaking in newly elected officials on some of the nuances they need to learn quickly about public service in this rural area I’ve grown to love and call “home.” I am…
Read MoreAnimal shelter now a no-kill zone
By MARY ANN ANDERSON The Hazlehurst City Council passed a new and historic vote last Thursday that formally transitions the city-run animal shelter to a no-kill shelter, a decision that didn’t come without controversy, confusion and misunderstandings swirling around. Some two dozen or more volunteers and supporters of the animal shelter, concerned about euthanasia, were…
Read MoreThree promoted to captain
Last Thursday, the Hazlehurst-Jeff Davis County Fire-Rescue Department held a badge pinning ceremony in Hazlehurst City Hall to celebrate the recent promotion of three firefighters to new positions. As Mayor John Ramay and the city council looked on, Fire-Rescue Chief Charles Wasdin promoted Cody Herndon, Dustin Hyers and David Sellers to the rank of captain.…
Read MoreKat will be in Times Square
Kat Waters of Hazlehurst will appear in the bright lights of Times Square Sept. 6, as part of the annual National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) Times Square Video Presentation. The one-hour video of 500+ photographs includes children, teens, and adults with Down syndrome from all 50 states and 11 countries. The images highlight individuals with…
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