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2026 Honor Graduates
The names of the honor graduates for the Jeff Davis High School Class of 2026 have been released. The following students completed the Jeff Davis High Honors with Distinction program of study and finished with a 90 or higher average in honors courses while taking 5 or more additional rigorous courses: Vincent Ly, Sydney Hand,…
Read MoreLADY JACKETS ARE STATE CHAMPS!
The Lady Jacket tennis team served up history May 13, defeating Model 3-0 to capture the Class A Division I State Tennis Championship. With poise, determination, and dominant play across the courts, Jeff Davis clinched the title in impressive fashion against the Lady Blue Devils. Senior Cori Mims set the tone early at the No.…
Read MoreSchool Board Meets
Monday’s meeting of the Jeff Davis County Board of Education began with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Pre-K students Hennessee Jones, Barrett Lytle, Aleah McCarty, Alanni Bivins, Landon Creech, Ruby Moody, Mac Perry, Ayden Burkett and Emory Carter, Pre-K Director Dr. Denise Haley recognized one student from each class for listening, being respectful, following…
Read MoreFarmers need more rain in coming weeks
While recent rains have certainly been welcomed by local farmers, the county remains in a D4 drought, i.e., exceptional drought. Jeff Davis County Agent Jennifer Miller says the drought didn’t just happen overnight but actually began last season. “We didn’t get any tropical weather last season,” Miller said, adding that the subsequent dry periods since…
Read MoreRains ease brush fire danger
The recent rains in Jeff Davis County have given the Hazlehurst/Jeff Davis County Fire Department a reprieve from the high volume of brush fires occurring during the first four months of 2026. But more rain is needed before local firefighters can relax. “It’s stopped the brush fires tremendously,” Fire Chief Charles Wasdin said of the…
Read MoreClass of 2026 Graduation Set
Members of the Jeff Davis High School Class of 2026 will receive their diplomas this Friday night at graduation ceremonies at the football stadium. Top graduates are Valedictorian Vincent Ly and Salutatorian Sidney Hand. Thursday will be a busy day for the seniors as the annual Senior Activity Day will be held at the school…
Read MoreSchool Board holds called meeting
The Jeff Davis County Board of Education held a called meeting last week. The board approved the purchase of playground equipment for the new primary school from Play South Playground Creators. The retirement of high school teacher Roger Metts was approved. The board approved recommendations to hire Pre-K paraprofessional Carly Jones, primary school teacher Isabella…
Read MoreVeterans award scholarships
The Jeff Davis Veterans Association recognized five seniors as scholarship recipients recently at their monthly meeting. They enjoyed a nice reception and were able to tell about their future college and career plans and about their qualifying veteran. Each received $1000 to use towards college expenses. Pictured from left are Veteran David Stapleton, recipients Bryan…
Read MoreChavis resigns from council; wants city to take over hotel/motel tax
By MARY ANN ANDERSON During the April 23 meeting of the Hazlehurst City Council, Ward 4 Councilman Landon Chavis announced his resignation, citing a new job and a move to Bainbridge. The resignation, which had been previously submitted to the mayor, took effect that evening. Chavis had served on the council since January 2024. His…
Read MoreSwain Funeral Home opens here
On April 6, history was made in Jeff Davis County as Swain Funeral Home, Hazlehurst Chapel officially opened. A large crowd gathered to celebrate the occasion and were greeted with a hearty welcome and allowed to tour the beautiful new facility. “I fell in love with the folks of Jeff Davis County many years ago.…
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