Ms. Betty Rowland Wigley, 87
Ms. Betty Rowland Wigley, 87, of Hazlehurst, passed away at her residence Jan. 29 under the care of the sweet nurses of Coastal Hospice and private nurse, Sally Roussell. Ms. Wigley was born Dec. 1, 1936, in Jeff Davis County. She is preceded in death by her parents, Waldon Daniel Rowland and Bethel Grimsley Rowland,…
Read MoreMrs. Imogene Jackson, 71
Mrs. Imogene Jackson, 71, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends. Mrs. Imogene was born in Collins to the late Mr. John Lee Jackson and Ms. Laura M. Moore Jackson. She was a homemaker and loved spending time with her friends and family. She also loved reading her bible and was a…
Read MoreMr. Jerry Wayne Love
Mr. Jerry Wayne Love of Hazlehurst entered this world Oct. 27, 1964, and departed his earthly body for his heavenly home Jan. 19. “For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.” 2 Corinthians 5:1.…
Read MoreMs. Irene Davis Wood, 79
Ms. Irene Davis Wood, 79, of Hazlehurst, passed away Jan. 28 at St Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah. Ms. Wood was born May 8, 1944, in West Green. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Lee Davis Sr. and Alice Mae Yarbrough, sons, James Anthony Wood, Keith Wood, brothers, Aldean Davis, Eugene Davis, and…
Read MoreGirls get back-to-back wins
Jeff Davis High’s girls basketball team tripled their win total over last season with back-to-back wins over Wheeler County and Berrien, giving them a 3-15 record. After losses to Fitzgerald and Worth County, the Lady Jackets entered last night’s (Tuesday’s) game against Cook County with a 3-17 overall record and 1-6 in Region 1-AA. On…
Read MoreBoys are 5-15
Jeff Davis High’s boys basketball team has a 5-15 record thus far in the season but they have shown signs of jelling in their January campaign. Six of their 15 losses came by less than 10 points. Since the Christmas break, the Jacket boys are 3-7 and four of those seven losses came by less…
Read MoreHighest Growth
Dr. Denise Haley, Pre-K Director, recognized the top boy and girl from each classroom who had the highest growth on their December benchmark. Students were Daniel R., Morgan K., Martin H., Parker P., Felipe M., Ahtziri U., Kaden O., Riya P., Eriksen O., Allie M., Uriel B., Diana S., Brandon O., Bella V., Mario M.,…
Read MoreBoard Recognized
In honor of School Board Appreciation Month, Dr. Chris Roppe recognized school board members at the Jan. 11 board meeting. Pictured from left are Shannon New, Greg Brantley, David Miller, John Girtman, Larry Allen, Roger Ogilvie (Chair), Andy Ramay (Vice Chair), Dr. Roppe.
Read MoreOgilvie Recognized
Board of Education Chairman Roger Ogilvie was recognized by the Georgia School Board Association for his 15 years of service. Dr. Chris Roppe presented Mr. Ogilvie a plaque at the board meeting last Thursday.
Read MorePersonalities And Policy — By John Reed
Personalities and Policy Last week’s weather has many doubting the idea of global warming but I’m sure by August it’ll be another story. Our opinions change as outside conditions warrant. Also true in politics… Few on either side of the aisle would have foreseen Trump’s comeback just three years later. Seems like most people are…
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