Jackets scrimmage Dublin
Last Friday night, Jeff Davis and Dublin met in Hazlehurst for the Yellow Jackets’ 2nd preseason scrimmage. Dublin squeaked out a 7-6 lead in the 2-quarter varsity encounter with the Irish dominating the 3rd quarter second team battle. The youngest players took the field in the final quarter. The Jackets got a gift early in…
Read MoreSoftball wins 2; 2 rained out
Jeff Davis High’s softball team won a pair of games last week, defeating Emanuel County taking a 9-7 win over Greenbrier of Augusta Saturday in Vidalia. A Monday game against Effingham County in Springfield was rained out. The makeup game is scheduled for Oct. 8. The Lady Jackets also played West Laurens Saturday in Vidalia…
Read MoreMobile food pantry
The long line of vehicles is a testament to the needs of individuals in our community. The Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia Mobile Food Pantry was in Hazlehurst Aug. 13 at Hazlehurst Church of God parking lot to distribute food. Good Ground Food Pantry is the hands and heart behind this ministry.
Read MoreMrs. Judy Herrington Ciccimaro, 68
Mrs. Judy Herrington Ciccimaro, 68, of Enterprise, Ala., passed away Aug. 15 at her residence under the care of Enhabit Hospice. Born Jan. 24, 1958, in Hazlehurst, Judy was the daughter of the late Alvin Herrington and Margie Carnes. She proudly served seven years in the United States Army. She was also preceded in death…
Read MoreMr. Ray Cliett Smith, 64
Mr. Ray Cliett Smith, 64, of Hazlehurst, passed away Aug. 16 at his home, under the care of Coastal Hospice. He was born Nov. 21, 1961, in Douglas to the late Grady Vasco Smith and Marie Willene Hesters Smith. He was a native and lifelong resident of Jeff Davis County and a member of Hazlehurst…
Read MoreHistory Lesson — By Tommy Purser
“Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it.” There’s a bit of repeating going on in these parts lately …. if those repeating it ever knew it in the first place. Let me recall here a little bit of history that I have not forgotten. At least not completely forgotten. In 1979, long before…
Read MoreIf You’re Interested — By Tommy Purser
Just below this column you’ll find a copy of the expenditures for the Jeff Davis County Board of Commissioners’ FY 2027 budget that was approved earlier this summer — if you’re interested. On Page 6 you will find the FY 2027 budget approved earlier this month by the school board. — if you’re interested. A…
Read MoreTwo charged in murder
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested and charged Tyzhawn Corouthers, 17, and Donaven Smith, 18, both of Hazlehurst, with murder, aggravated assault, and two counts of violation of the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act. The charges stem from the homicide of Terrance McCoy, 16, of Hazlehurst, on Wednesday, Aug. 5. The Hazlehurst…
Read MorePrimary School Ribbon Cutting Held
A large crowd was on hand last Thursday morning as the new Jeff Davis County Primary School was officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and speeches delivered by key personnel involved with the project. The school, located on Pat Dixon Road near the Jeff Davis Middle School, will house the Pre-K program and grades K…
Read MoreJackets dominate scrimmage
At last Friday night’s preseason football scrimmage between Jeff Davis and Appling County, there was little doubt in anyone’s mind that the Yellow Jackets were much farther along than the Pirates in their preparations for the opening of the 2026 season. Coach Lance Helton’s charges dominated the 2-quarter matchup between the varsity players and the…
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