Mrs. Dorothy J. Clark Ridder, 81
Services for Mrs. Dorothy J. Clark Ridder, 81, who died March 20, were held March 30 at Bennett Tabernacle Holiness Church with Elder Eddie Harmon presiding. Burial was in Hazlehurst Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Ridder was born June 18, 1942, in West Green to Samuel and Jeannie Mae (Wood) Cooper. She joined House of Prayer in…
Read MoreTennis hosts Valdosta
The Yellow Jacket Tennis Teams hosted Valdosta last Tuesday for senior night. The Yellow Jacket guys lost to the Wildcats 1-4 but played a very tight match on all courts. The Yellow Jacket ladies beat the Wildcats 4-1. The teams celebrated eight seniors (4 girls and 4 boys). Seniors for the are Amarri Jackson, Cain…
Read MoreHernandez, Baker lead thinclads
Jeff Davis High’s Laisha Hernandez and Lewis Baker had outstanding performances in the 2nd Annual Big Play Slay Invitational track meet Friday at Brunswick High School in Brunswick. Hernandez won the 300 meter hurdles and Davis took first place in the shot put. The wins were huge for the Jacket seniors as they were competing…
Read MoreJohnson announces DA bid
John B. Johnson, former Chief Assistant District Attorney for District Attorneys Glenn Thomas Jr., Stephen Kelley and Jackie Johnson, announced that he has qualified and will run for District Attorney in the May 21, 2024 Republican Primary. “As a Prosecutor, I have worked closely with law enforcement officers in every County and City department and…
Read MoreCouncil rejects all golf course bids
BY MARY ANN ANDERSON The Hazlehurst City Council in last week’s joint workshop and regular session for March rejected all bids for the city-owned golf course and civic center. The complex was placed in February for bids for lease or purchase, and by the March deadline received only three bids, all to buy the property.…
Read MoreMrs. Patricia Farrington, 67
Services for Mrs. Patricia Farrington, 67, who died March 21 at Jeff Davis Hospital, were held March 24 at Hazlehurst Memorial Cemetery with her husband Michael Farrington presiding. Her daughter, Danielle Dixon, read a poem. Mrs. Farrington was born April 15, 1966, in Hawkinsville to the late Bessie Thomas Mason and Willie D. Mason…
Read MoreTennis teams continue to roll
The Jeff Davis Yellow Jacket Tennis Teams hosted Berrien at home March 19. The Yellow Jackets had beat Berrien previously in the Wildcat Invitational, but the Rebels are always up for a fight. The boys defeated Berrien 4-1, and the girls defeated Berrien 5-0 with the home court advantage. JD then traveled to Dodge County…
Read MoreJDHS track hosts three teams
The JDHS track teams hosted ATCO, Bleckley, and Toombs in a quad meet. The Lady Jackets finished second behind a strong Bleckley County team, while the boys finished in third. The team will travel on Friday to Brunswick HS for the Big Play Slay Invitational. Highlights (Girls) Laisha Hernandez (1st) 300 Hurdles Rhiana Garcia (1st)…
Read MoreMrs. Kytrice Kiana “KK” Kirk, 29
Services for Miss Kytrice Kiana “KK” Kirk, 29, who died March 18 at Savannah Memorial Hospital, were held March 24 at St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Lumber City with Pastor Laura Clemons presiding. Miss Kirk was born Nov. 9, 1994, in Eastman to the late Jeannette Kirk and Milton Paul. After the passing of…
Read MoreJackets down Class 7A Lowndes
Jeff Davis High upset Class 7A Lowndes County Monday in Hazlehurst as senior left fielder Carter Mullis’ RBI single in the bottom of the seventh lifted the Jackets to a 4-3 win over the 2nd ranked team in Class 7A. The win was the 10th straight for Coach Paul Glass’ Yellow Jackets, giving them a…
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