Mr. 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…
Read MoreBaseball team drops to 0-7
Jeff Davis High’s baseball team saw its record to drop to 0-7 last Tuesday in Baxley as the Yellow Jackets fell 6-5 to Appling County. The Jackets’ Saturday game against Class 7A Grayson was cancelled by rain and lightning after the teams had played one scoreless inning. Playing one of the toughest non-region schedules ever…
Read MoreTennis downs Sumter
Jeff Davis High Tennis hosted region opponent Sumter Feb. 28. The Yellow Jackets girls and boys both swept Sumter with a 5-0 score. JDH played really well in this match in the wind, only downing a couple of games in the straight sets against Sumter. Currently the JDH boys team is tied with wins and…
Read MoreTrack seasons open
The middle school and high school track teams opened their seasons over the last several weeks. Below is a brief description of the meets and the highlights from each. Bleckley County Runnin’ Royal Distance Carnival Both MS and HS distance runners competed in the inaugural Bleckley County Runnin’ Royal Distance Carnival. The event consisted of…
Read MoreWill’s Going To Hollywood
Jeff Davis County’s Will Moseley is headed to Hollywood for the next round of ABC’s American Idol television program. Judges gave the nod to Will after his performance for an original song during his audition that was televised Sunday night. Will’s single “Gone For Good” has been climbing steadily on the national country music charts…
Read MoreTime to apply for Frazier Scholarships
It is time to apply for Frazier scholarships, says the Rev. Steven Riddle, pastor of Hazlehurst First Methodist Church. Applicants must be residents of Jeff Davis or Appling county. The money can be used for technical school, college or graduate/professional schools. Last year $165,000 was issued to 132 students. Applications can be downloaded at hazlehurstmethodist.org
Read MoreThe Pendulum Swings — By John Reed
The Pendulum Swings Last week I attended a function at the Big House intended to raise awareness and funds to make repairs. Live music was provided by vocalist Kelly (Seebeck) Efstathiou and her husband. More than two decades ago, another push was made for the mansion, and music was provided by Mike Edwards, Greg Waters,…
Read MorePerimeter 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.
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