Perimeter vs. Parameter — By Tommy Purser
It started in October, 2021. That’s when the March Term 2021 Jeff Davis County Grand Jury returned its presentments as required by law. Whoever wrote those presentments, and I have no idea who it was, wrote that the Grand Jury members received orientation from the District Attorney “as to its civil and criminal responsibilities, as…
Read MoreJury takes 15 minutes to find man guilty
District Attorney Keith Higgins announces that on March 1 a Jeff Davis County jury found James Larvelle Smith, 30, of Hazlehurst, guilty of one count of burglary in the second degree. The facts of the case show that on May 15, 2023, Jeffrey Ellis, an employee of Timmy Taylor, found the defendant, James Smith, in…
Read MoreTwo indictments filed
The following indictments were filed by the 2023 September Term Jeff Davis Grand Jury on Feb. 26: Jeremy Rashaad Solomon: aggravated assault, false imprisonment, battery. Roy Winston Kight: possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.
Read MoreMaine Man Pleads Guilty
District Attorney Keith Higgins announces that Neneto Blake, 35, of Auburn, Maine, entered a negotiated guilty plea in Jeff Davis Superior Court on Feb. 26 to one count of aggravated assault and one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The facts of the case show that on Oct. 2, 2022, Jeff…
Read MoreTaylor will seek re-election
Jeff Davis County Probate Judge Jason Taylor this week announced his intention to seek re-election. In making his announcement he said the following. To the citizens of Jeff Davis County, I made a promise three years ago to be committed to serving my community. The citizens of Jeff Davis County elected me to serve in…
Read MoreElection Day is March 12
City of Hazlehurst and Jeff Davis County voters will go to the polls next Tuesday. All voters will have an opportunity to vote in the Presidential Preference Primary and the city’s Ward 2 voters will be able to vote in the Special Election to choose a replacement for Ward 2 City Council member John Ramay…
Read MoreMs. Genethel Toler Dukes, 87
Ms. Genethel Toler Dukes, 87, of Hazlehurst, passed away Feb. 29 at her home surrounded by her family. She was a homemaker, a loving mother, grandmother, and she loved her Lord Jesus. She was a member of Bible Baptist Church for over 40 years. She enjoyed being outside working on her flowers and gardening. Ms.…
Read MoreMrs. Donna Jean Griffin, 72
Mrs. Donna Jean Griffin, 72, of Hazlehurst passed away March 1 surrounded by her family. Mrs. Donna was born in Alma to the late Mr. Frank Smith Jr. and Betty Jean Mixon. She was a homemaker and loved reading Romantic novels. She was known to be a great cook and she loved the holidays, especially…
Read MoreMrs. Margaret Virginia Miles McEachin, 82
Mrs. Margaret Virgina Miles McEachin, a dedicated wife and homemaker known for her unwavering love and kindness, passed away peacefully March 3 at Community Hospice in Vidalia surrounded by her loving family. Born June 29, 1941, in Hazlehurst, Margaret lived a life filled with warmth and compassion. She was a pillar of strength for her…
Read MoreMr. Richard Allen ‘Puggie’ Smith, 60
Mr. Richard Allen “Puggie” Smith, 60, of Hazlehurst passed away Feb. 26 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah. Puggie was born Jan. 11, 1964, in Washington, D.C., and was a former construction worker. He was preceded in death by his father Eugene Stone Sr., mother Sherry Breeden Franks, and nephew Brandon Hand. He…
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