Boys, Girls Tennis Teams Win Region Titles
Jeff Davis High’s girls and boys tennis teams both won Region 1-AA championships last week playing at McKey Park in Valdosta. For the Lady Jackets, it was the 9th consecutive region championship. They defeated Worth County 3-0 in the morning and then downed rival Berrien Lady Rebels 4-1 for the championship title. Seeding for the…
Read MoreJD hosts first round of playoffs
Jeff Davis Highs boys and girls tennis teams will both host the opening rounds of the GHSA Class AA State Tournament. The boys will play Glenn Hills of Augusta, the No. 4 team from Region 4, and the girls will face Davidson Fine Arts School of Augusta, the No. 4 Region 4-AA team. The winner…
Read MoreBad City Council Decisions — By Tommy Purser
I got a message on my phone Monday at 7:09 a.m. from someone but I don’t know who it was. It said, “Another wreck at Broxton Rd. and Bell St. just happened. Two within five days.” Later that morning, I went to my physical therapy appointment and there was a lady there who had been…
Read MoreDeLoach facing six charges
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following information was taken from a Tuesday article in the Baxley New-Banner.] According to Appling County Sheriff Mark Melton, Laken DeLoach of Baxley reported to Appling County Sheriff’s Office Monday and was served with six arrest warrants by the Georgia State Patrol Specialized Crash Reconstruction Team. DeLoach has been charged with homicide…
Read MoreHobbs Seeking Re-election
Dr. Henry B. (Hank) Hobbs has announced he will seek re-election as Jeff Davis County Commissioner in District 3, Blackburn. Hobbs, presently in his second term as County Commissioner in the Blackburn District, also serves as Chairman of the County Commissioners. He has lived and worked in Jeff Davis County for the past 33 years.…
Read MoreDeaconess Marie K. Cray, 94
Services for Deaconess Marie K. Cray, 94, who died March 31, were held April 6 at House of God Church in Hazlehurst with Elder Gregory Crawford presiding. Mrs. Cray was born April 11, 1929, to Richard and Mandie Kates in Horne Mission, Ga. She attended Horne Mission School and worshipped at House of God Church…
Read MoreMr. Larry Maxwell Linebarger, 63
Mr. Larry Maxwell Linebarger, 63, of Hazlehurst passed away peacefully at his residence. Mr. Larry was born Oct. 21, 1960, in Hazlehurst, to Jimmy Dale Linebarger and Mrs. Maxine Turner Linebarger. He is preceded in death by his mother. He was a family man and enjoyed spending time with them and helping them when he…
Read MoreMrs. Emma Jane McDuffie, 73
Mrs. Emma Jane McDuffie, 73, passed away March 29, in Jacksonville. Born in Tampa, Fla., she traveled with her husband during his ministry, living most of that time in Long County. Along with supporting him, she worked as a retail clothing manager and as a bus monitor. Mrs. McDuffie was also a talented singer, artist,…
Read MoreMason leads pitching staff
Senior Alex Mason has emerged as the leading pitcher for the Jeff Davis High Yellow Jackets 20 games into the season with a 3-2 record and a 1.235 earned run average. Colby Beach is also 3-2 with a 2.54 ERA and Carter Mullis is 3-1 with a 2.677 ERA. Andrew White has not had a…
Read MoreSoccer hosts Appling
Jeff Davis High’s soccer teams hosted Appling County Monday at the Pinelands. The girls came away with a 2-1 victory but the boys fell short, losing 6-3. For the girls, Alex Arano scored both the Lady Jackets’ goals. For the boys, Gael Valora, Fabian Valdelamar and Tony Toledo each had goals, and Josue Avila and…
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