Maine Man Pleads Guilty
District Attorney Keith Higgins announces that Neneto Blake, 35, of Auburn, Maine, entered a negotiated guilty plea in Jeff Davis Superior Court on Feb. 26 to one count of aggravated assault and one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The facts of the case show that on Oct. 2, 2022, Jeff…
Read MoreTaylor will seek re-election
Jeff Davis County Probate Judge Jason Taylor this week announced his intention to seek re-election. In making his announcement he said the following. To the citizens of Jeff Davis County, I made a promise three years ago to be committed to serving my community. The citizens of Jeff Davis County elected me to serve in…
Read MoreElection Day is March 12
City of Hazlehurst and Jeff Davis County voters will go to the polls next Tuesday. All voters will have an opportunity to vote in the Presidential Preference Primary and the city’s Ward 2 voters will be able to vote in the Special Election to choose a replacement for Ward 2 City Council member John Ramay…
Read MoreMs. Genethel Toler Dukes, 87
Ms. Genethel Toler Dukes, 87, of Hazlehurst, passed away Feb. 29 at her home surrounded by her family. She was a homemaker, a loving mother, grandmother, and she loved her Lord Jesus. She was a member of Bible Baptist Church for over 40 years. She enjoyed being outside working on her flowers and gardening. Ms.…
Read MoreMrs. Donna Jean Griffin, 72
Mrs. Donna Jean Griffin, 72, of Hazlehurst passed away March 1 surrounded by her family. Mrs. Donna was born in Alma to the late Mr. Frank Smith Jr. and Betty Jean Mixon. She was a homemaker and loved reading Romantic novels. She was known to be a great cook and she loved the holidays, especially…
Read MoreMrs. Margaret Virginia Miles McEachin, 82
Mrs. Margaret Virgina Miles McEachin, a dedicated wife and homemaker known for her unwavering love and kindness, passed away peacefully March 3 at Community Hospice in Vidalia surrounded by her loving family. Born June 29, 1941, in Hazlehurst, Margaret lived a life filled with warmth and compassion. She was a pillar of strength for her…
Read MoreMr. 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 MoreJackets drop 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 MoreBlue Team wins pair
Jeff Davis Middle School’s Blue Team defeated West Laurens and earned a forfeit victory over Pierce County to improve to 6-1 for the season. The Blue Team scored three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to pull out an 8-7 win over West Laurens, avenging their only loss of the season. Tye Rea…
Read MoreGold Team splits games
Jeff Davis Middle School’s Gold Team split a pair of games last week, defeating Martha Puckett 15-4 and falling to Coffee County 12-11. Against Martha Puckett, Karson Morris had a single, a homer and three RBI to top JD at the plate. Colt Carter had a single, a double and an RBI, Grason Tomberlin had…
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