Tennis teams win playoff matches
The Jeff Davis Yellow Jackets stepped onto the court last week with postseason intensity, opening the first round of the state playoffs in commanding fashion. Entering the tournament, the Lady Jackets held the top seed, while the boys secured the No. 5 spot — both teams determined to make a strong statement early. The Lady…
Read MoreArt History — By Tommy Purser
At Saturday’s Three Rivers Arts Festival, I was taking a look at some of the paintings on display inside the heritage center at the Towns Bluff Park when I was reminded of my first foray into the world of art. I was a pre-teen, maybe 9 or 10 years old when my parents signed me…
Read MoreAccents — By Tommy Purser
Reading the column below about accents brought to mind a 2-hour layover I endured in a Philadelpia airport some years back. I settled down on a barstool at a small sandwich eatery. The man behind the counter served up more than just sandwiches and cold drinks. He also served up his opinions on a wide…
Read MoreBaseball team wins 2 of 3 over Brantley
Jeff Davis High’s baseball team won 2 of 3 games against Brantley County last week to secure the No. 4 seed from Region 1A, Div. 1 for the Georgia High School Association state tournament. The Jackets finished the regular season with a 13-17 record and play Putnam County in the first round of the playoffs…
Read MoreIt’s playoff time
It’s playoff time for high school spring sports and action has already begun in the Georgia High School Association 2026 championship tournaments. Jeff Davis High’s boys and girls tennis teams began play yesterday (Tuesday) with the boys meeting Barrow County and the girls playing Worth County. Jeff Davis High’s tennis program is one of the…
Read MoreMs. Wanda Shuman Banks, 75
Ms. Wanda Shuman Banks, 75, of Folkston, passed away April 15 at Folkston Park Care and Rehab. Ms. Banks was born July 15, 1950, in Jacksonville, Fla., to the late James Markis Shuman and Lemma Cathrine Farmer Shuman. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister Sandy Shuman and nephew…
Read MoreDrought, wind causing problems
National media reports over the past few weeks have been detailing drought conditions throughout the southeastern United States. And Jeff Davis County is included in a wide swath of south Georgia and north Florida classified as D4 (Exceptional Drought). D4 is the highest drought rating with other areas of the southeast classified as D3 (Extreme…
Read MoreStone is SEC Co-Pitcher of the Week
Jeff Davis High graduate Duke Stone has been a standout pitcher this year for the Mississippi State baseball program and this week he was named the Southeastern Conference’s Co-Pitcher of the Week. Stone’s appearance Saturday afternoon before a national television audience was superb as he pitched six shutout innings and fanned 12 against South Carolina…
Read MoreSchool Board meets
Board of Education meetings each month give school personnel an opportunity to laud the efforts of their young students. And also provide parents, grandparents and other loved ones an opportunity to glow with pride at those students’ accomplishments. At last week’s board meeting, second grade student Landon Waldon opened the meeting by giving the invocation…
Read MoreLady Jackets win region championship
The Yellow Jacket tennis teams traveled to McKey Park in Valdosta last week for the Region championship ship finals, with the girls competing Wednesday and the boys Thursday. The Lady Jackets entered the tournament as the No. 1 seed, undefeated in region play. They opened with a strong 3-0 sweep over Berrien, setting the tone…
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