Johnson 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…
Read MoreJackets sweep Dodge
Jeff Davis High’s baseball team took a 3-game sweep of region foe Dodge County last week, winning 4-1 Tuesday in Hazlehurst, and taking 4-3 and 14-1 wins in a double header Thursday in Eastman. The wins capped a 9-game win streak and left the Yellow Jackets with a 9-7 overall record and a 9-0 record…
Read MoreMrs. Lottie Mae McMillan, 63
Services for Mrs. Lottie Mae McMillan, 63, who died March 12, were held March 23 at Macedonia Baptist Church in Graham with Pastor Tony Reynolds presiding and Pastor Lorraine Drake giving the eulogy. Mrs. McMillan was born April 8, 1960, to the late Joseph and Clara Mae Jones in Graham. Lottie graduated from Wheeler County…
Read MoreMrs. Barbara Sue Walls, 77
Mrs. Barbara Sue Walls of Uvalda, 77, passed away March 21 peacefully surrounded by her family. Barbara was born March 18, 1947, in Scott City, Missouri, to the late Mr. Frank Leo Bles and Mrs. Ella LaDon “Sally” Summers Bles. She is preceded in death by her parents, granddaughter Doris Amanda Adams, sisters Donnie Lee,…
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