Jackets fall 56-21 to Thomasville
The first quarter of Friday night’s Jeff Davis–Thomasville football game was like a horse race as the two teams raced up and down the field and left fans dizzy from the fast-paced action. Forty-two points were scored in the opening stanza that ended with the homestanding Bulldogs on top 28-14. In the end, the Yellow…
Read MoreMrs. Annie Carolyn Newman, 85
Mrs. Annie Carolyn Newman, 85, of Hazlehurst passed away Sept. 25 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Newman was born July 4, 1940, in Snipesville to the late Jacob Walter Anderson and the late Annie Evelyn Lamb Anderson White. She was the last charter member of Macedonia Church of God. Mrs. Newman…
Read MoreLady Jackets struggle
Last week got off to a great start for the Lady Jacket softball team with a big, 5-1 victory over region-leading Bacon County in Alma. But from there, Coach Brooke Taylor’s charges dropped four straight games, including both ends of a double-header against Bacon Thursday in Hazlehurst. Thursday’s losses, coupled with Saturday’s road defeats to…
Read MoreSecret Santa Applications Available
Jeff Davis County Family Connection Council, Inc. Secret Santa applications are now available for Jeff Davis County families at the Department of Family & Children’s Services, located at 40 E. Sycamore Street. Completed applications must be returned to DFCS by Nov. 28 at 4 p.m. No applications will be accepted after the deadline. Families are…
Read MoreJD Forward Meets
This past Thursday, the 2026 Class of JD Forward met for the first time. JD Forward is the county’s premier leadership development program for adults, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. The program is designed for professionals seeking to enhance their leadership knowledge and contribute to the community, thereby helping to fill the leadership roles…
Read MoreCounty Lowers Millage Rate
In a called meeting Monday afternoon, the Jeff Davis County Commission voted to roll back this year’s millage rate from 12.335 to 12.175. The actiuon came after Tax Commissioner Susie Kersey explained how much money would be collected by the county with the rolled-back millage rate.
Read MoreFormer County Administrator James Carter Dies
Former Jeff Davis County Administrator James Carter passed away last Thursday at his home under the care of Community Hospice. He was 73. Mr. Carter was member of the management team at Amoco Fabrics and Fibers before serving as County Administrator. It was during his time as County Administrator that he suffered a severe stroke…
Read MoreHomecoming Court
Freshman – Zoie Taylor Seniors – Payten Lytle, Kaleah Hamilton, Elanie Thompson, Lexi Toledo, Markyla Durden, Keishana Johnson Junior – Trinity Streeter, and Sophomore Annabell Harper
Read MoreBattle of the Bulge — By Tommy Purser
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following column was written by me, your editor, almost 25 years ago. The subject was my battle with gaining weight. As if it’s anyone’s business, I got on the scales this morning and was happy to see that I weighed 198 lbs., down 12 pounds from a year ago. If you, dear…
Read MoreJackets improve to 4-0 with 31-0 win
Last September in Nahunta, Jeff Davis High lost to Brantley County in an upset 28-21. The Herons’ first three scores came on a kickoff return, a punt return and a return of a blocked punt. The loss was a huge disappointment for the Jackets. But in last Friday night’s rematch, there would be no upset.…
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