Mrs. Juanita Mae (Hand) Fralick, 81
Miles Funeral Home in Hazlehurst announces the passing of Mrs. Juanita Mae (Hand) Fralick, 81, who passed away peacefully at her home Feb. 14. Juanita was born in Baxley to the late Willie Monroe Hand and Doreatha McRae. She is preceded in death by her parents. She is also preceded by a daughter Marcia Ray…
Read MoreJackets get off to 0-3 start
Jeff Davis High School’s baseball team got the 2024 season off to a 0-3 start last week as they opened with three tough opponents. Last Wednesday in Valdosta, defending Class 7A State Champion Lowndes County showed why they are one of the premier teams in Georgia as they took an 11-7 win over the…
Read MoreTennis teams have a busy week
This past week the tennis Yellow Jackets had a busy week on the road. The Yellow Jacket Netters traveled to Fitzgerald Tuesday. Both the boys and girls varsity teams swept Fitzgerald with 5-0 victories. Coach Mary Katherine Brown and Alan Mims bragged on the play of junior Brye Woods at his number one singles…
Read MoreMr. Jerry Elvin Selph, 66
Mr. Jerry Elvin Selph, 66, of Hazlehurst, passed away Feb. 4 surrounded by his loved ones in Vidalia. Mr. Selph was born June 12, 1957, in Telfair County. He is preceded in death by his parents Odis Carl Selph and Hazel Brown Selph. Mr. Selph was an outdoors man. He enjoyed fishing at the…
Read MoreOld Dog & New Tricks — By Tommy Purser
Buying a new computer should be easy. Shouldn’t it? Not in the least. I had been hanging on to my old iMac, despite its shortcomings, slowness, and incompatibility with many of the newer programs I want to use. Finally, my old computer just became too incompatible with too many things. I loathe upgrading because doing…
Read MoreAllen seeking re-election
Incumbent Larry Allen will file for re-election to the Jeff Davis County school board. “We’ve made a lot of progress,” Allen said. “It’s exciting to see changes happen over time. The board works really well together, and I want to continue to be part of a system that works. I have no agenda; I vote…
Read MoreIndictments handed down
The following indictments were filed by the 2023 March Term Jeff Davis Grand Jury: Chelsea Marie Harden, burglary in the first degree. Walter Lopez-Hernandez, burglary in the second degree, obstruction of an officer, obstruction of emergency medical personnel, theft by taking. Anthony Mitchell Tucker, seven counts of terroristic threats, criminal trespass and harassing communications. William…
Read MoreTillery on committee investigating DA
The members of the State Senate’s special committee to investigate alleged misconduct by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis were announced by Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones’ office. The committee comprises six Republican State Senators and three Democrat State Senators. The state Senate approved the special committee by a 30-19 vote: Sen. Bill Cowsert (R-Athens)…
Read MoreMr. Joshua Dale Bohannon, 44
Mr. Joshua Dale Bohannon, 44, passed away from an extended illness surrounded by his family Feb. 4. Josh was employed by Bimbo Bakeries USA as a Market Sales Leader for 15 years. He was an active member of Lexington Baptist Church. Josh was an avid Georgia Bulldogs fan and loved spending time at the lake…
Read MoreMr. Markeith Sharone Blackshear, 41
Mr. Markeith Sharone Blackshear was born Oct. 2, 1982, in Hazlehurst to the late Bobby James Blackshear Sr. and Rudena Blackshear. He graduated from Jeff Davis High School in 2001. At the time of his departure, Markeith was pursuing a degree in Business to become a music producer and songwriter at McLennan Community College. Markeith…
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