Madie Jane Stephens, 74
Madie Jane Stephens was born Aug. 6, 1950, to the parentage of William Stephens and Janie M. Stephens. She attended Jeff Davis County Schools and was a graduate of Jeff Davis High School. She worked numerous of jobs. She loved helping anyone she could and was the star of her family. She attended Bennett Tabernacle…
Read MoreWin Streak Comes To An End
Jeff Davis High’s 14-game win streak came to an end last Friday in Vidalia as the Yellow Jackets fell 4-2 to the Indians, dropping JD’s record to 21-3. Last Tuesday in Hazlehurst, the Jackets took a 2-1 win over Wayne County, which came into the game with a 17-3 record and a No. 4 playoff…
Read MoreBusinesses should prepare for Trump tariffs
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce this week announced the publication of Tariffs Briefing: April 2025 – New U.S. Tariffs + Potential Georgia Impact, a report written to help Georgia businesses and communities prepare for the new tariff measures announced by the Trump Administration. The measures mark a significant shift in U.S. trade policy– including across-the-board…
Read MoreLeave Wildlife Alone
Don’t remove wildlife from their habitat! Before you pick up or attempt to assist any wildlife, no matter its age or condition, remember that it is best to leave all wildlife, including young birds, bunnies, or fawns where they are found, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (DNR WRD). “We…
Read MoreSpring Has Sprung — By John Reed
With the passing of the vernal equinox, the calendar finally agrees with the weather. This year, the rebirth of plants and their showy blooms is all the more welcome after the months of desolation brought on by Hurricane Helene. In many fields and home lots, isolated clumps of azaleas or wisteria show their colors among…
Read MoreFriendship? — By Tommy Purser
It used to be so easy. You know, guys, I’ve been at this a long time. All the time I see where workers are lauded because they’ve spent 30 years at a job. Forty years. When someone works for an employer for 40 years, that’s a really long time. A lot of hours. A lot…
Read MoreCrime Victims Rights Week coming
The Brunswick Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office and Victim-Witness Assistance Program will commemorate National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) April 6–12 by displaying the Memorial Wall at each Courthouse in the judicial circuit the entire week. This year’s NCVRW theme — Connecting Healing —r ecognizes that shared humanity drives vital connections to services, rights, and…
Read MoreMr. Abel Cabrera, 51
Mr. Abel Cabrera, 51, of Hazlehurst, passed away March 25. He was born Sept. 1, 1973, in Las Balsas, Guerrero, Mexico. He was a dedicated and hardworking individual who cherished his family and had a special affection for his beloved dogs, Punchi and Zuma. Known for his warm sense of humor, he brought joy and…
Read MoreMr. Nicholas Russ Coleman, 26; Tinsley Caroline Coleman, 2; Stetson Russ Coleman, 15 months
Mr. Nicholas Russ Coleman, known fondly as Nick, was born Aug. 16, 1998, in Vidalia. Tinsley Caroline Coleman was born Sept. 2, 2022, in Douglas. Stetson Russ Coleman was born Dec. 2, 2023, in Douglas. Tragically, they all passed away suddenly on March 27 in Hazlehurst. Nick’s radiant spirit and kind personality touched the lives…
Read MoreMethodist will host Holy Week services
Noon Community Holy Week services will be held April 14-18 at Hazlehurst First Methodist Church, says the Rev. Steven Riddle, pastor. Lunch will be served each day beginning at 11:45 in the social hall followed by a guest singer and preacher from area churches. A Maundy Thursday communion will be April 17 at 6 in…
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