Jackets lose 2 of 3 to Bulldogs
Jeff Davis High’s baseball team lost two of three games against region opponent Thomasville last week. The Jackets opened the series with a 5-3 win in Hazlehurst and then fell 11-3 and 11-1 in a Friday double header in Thomaasville. The games left the Jackets with a 6-12 overall record and a 3-7 record in…
Read MoreSoccer sweeps Bacon, Brantley
This past week, Jeff Davis Soccer had two region games to continue their season. First up was Bacon County at home. The girls had an impressive game as they got a 5-2 victory. The goals came from Alex Arano, who scored 3, and Abby Harper and Carrie Ellen Arnold who each scored one. The boys…
Read MoreTennis teams serve up dominant performances
Jeff Davis High School varsity boys and girls served up a dominant performance at home against Worth County March 17, sweeping the Rams 5-0 across the board. The victory marked the final region match before postseason play, and both Yellow Jacket squads are entering the tournament with strong momentum. The boys finished region play with…
Read MoreWasdin updates Commission on rampant fires
At last Tuesday’s County Commission meeting, Fire Chief Charles Wasdin updated the commissioners on the unusually high number of brush fires emergency personnel have had to battle over the past few months. As if on cue, a brush fire broke out in the Hogs Hell Bay area the next day, consuming some 44 acres. Thick,…
Read MoreFormer Clerk Eula Mae Edwards dies at 84
For over four decades, Eula Mae Edwards was the face of the Jeff Davis County Courthouse. She began her long career at the courthouse when still a teenager and retired 44 years later as one of the most popular elected officials in the history of Jeff Davis County. She served for many years as Clerk…
Read MoreBluegrass festival coming
The family bluegrass music festival, Headin’ Home Fest, is returning to Hazlehurst April 8-12 at Stagger Lee Music Park, 902 Vernon Williams Rd. The festival’s October, 2025, event was a smashing success, drawing hundreds of musicians and bluegrass lovers from all over the country. Hosted by the family band Headin’ Home from Bloomingdale, Headin’ Home…
Read MoreHoly Week services set
The community noon holy week services are again scheduled this year at Hazlehurst First Methodist Church, says the Rev. Steven Riddle, pastor. Each day March 30 thru April 3 the church will have lunch beginning at 11:45 in their social hall followed by different area singers and speakers. HFMC has hosted this event for over…
Read MoreHutto is a Whitehead candidate
Darrell Hutto announced red this week his candidacy for the Whitehead District seat on the Jeff Davis County Commission. In making his announcement, Hutto said, “After much prayer and encouragement from my family and friends, I am proud to announce that I have officially qualified to run for County Commissioner for the Whitehead District in…
Read MoreMr. Byron Lawrence Allen, 44
Mr. Byron Lawrence Allen, affectionately known as “B.A.”, was born Sept. 30, 1981, in Buffalo, N.Y., to Larry and Helen (Agurs) Allen. Byron later made his home in Hazlehurst where he graduated from Jeff Davis High School. In 2009, he earned his Master Cosmetology License and went on to become the proud owner of Designer…
Read MoreMr. Odis Lee Claxton, 86
Mr. Odis Lee Claxton, 86, of Baxley passed away March 4 at Hazlehurst Court Care & Rehab. Mr. Claxton was born Nov. 9, 1939, in Appling County to the late Lewis Claxton and the late Belle Martin Claxton. He retired from Glennville Lingerie. Mr. Claxton was an avid gun’s man and enjoyed shooting and hunting,…
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