Author: Staff Reports

Last month marked the third anniversary of an unsolved death in Ben Hill County that FBI detectives continue to investigate as they search for the victim’s killer. The woman, Kasara Brown, was found dead in her Fitzgerald home in 2019 and was eight months pregnant when she was killed. The FBI recently released a poster reminding individuals that the investigation is still underway and of a $10,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for Brown’s death. Brown, who was 24 at the time, was over eight…

The Lady Trojans wrapped up the regular season last week with a 9-1 win on the road at Bradwell Institute. Freshman Emme Cole got her first varsity win going 3 innings and only allowed 1 hit with 5 strikeouts. Another freshman, Bryle Gamage, picked up a save with an effective outing as well. Senior Imani Paulk hit a line-drive 3-run homer to set the tone for Coffee while Hannah Capps, Hanna Hutchison, and Morgan Hodges all added 2 hits to each to lead the offense. Capps and Hutchison both had a pair of doubles while Kaci Thacker, Erin…

The Coffee Trojans junior varsity squad found themselves in an unenviable position Thursday afternoon at Jardine Stadium. The Trojans forced six Ware County Gators (JV) turnovers but could muster only one touchdown. When the final seconds ticked off the clock, the Gators celebrated a 12-7 win over their rivals while the Trojans looked stunned at the outcome. Ware received the opening kick and, after a good return, scored on the first play from scrimmage. The point-after was no good, giving the Gators an early 6-0 lead. The Coffee defense stiffened after that and kept Ware out of the…

Sgt. Miguel Contreras, a dedicated employee of the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office for almost ten years, succumbed to his fight against cancer this morning at his home. The CCSO released the following statement: “It is with the deepest sadness that the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of our friend and colleague, Sgt. Miguel Contreras. Anybody fortunate enough to know Miguel will tell you that he was a hero. Miguel was a hero not just because of any singular act of bravery or self-sacrifice, although there were many, but rather because of his consistent, sustained,…

Two healthcare professionals, Wandle Keith Butler and Bridgett Stephanie Taylor, were recently sentenced after pleading guilty to their participation in a “drug trafficking conspiracy” that occurred at practices owned and managed by Dr. Wallace Steve Anderson. Dr. Anderson, who pleaded guilty in July, faces up to 5 years in prison and will be sentenced next month. All three defendants pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to unlawfully distribute and dispense Schedule IV controlled substances. Taylor and Butler were both sentenced by a federal judge, with Butler receiving prison time. Butler was sentenced to an 18-month…

The Tift County Blue Devils (JV) came to Jardine Stadium looking for a little revenge against the Coffee Trojans (JV). They didn’t get it. The Trojans won 15-0 in what was a low-scoring, hard-hitting contest that was very different from the two teams’ varsity match up from earlier in the year. Coffee won that game 55-7. Coffee wanted to keep that high scoring trend against the Blue Devils alive. Tift, however, wanted to stop the Trojans’ offense and go back home with a win. Early on, it didn’t look like either team was interested…

Six captures by local photographer Dawson Adams were recently accepted into the Merit Collection of Professional Photographers of America’s (PPA) 2022 International Photographic Competition. This is the second year in a row Adams has entered the contest, with his work awarded both years and will be displayed in the upcoming Imaging USA conventions. According to a release from the PPA, six of Adams’ photographs were accepted into the Merit Collection, including “The Conductor,” “Runaway Bride… and Groom,” “Lift,” “A Stole Kiss,” “Just Keep Swimming,” and “Look at My Bride.” The pieces were selected by a panel…

When the Miami Dolphins opened up their checkbook to sign Tyreek Hill to a four-year, $120 million contract ($72.2 million guaranteed) in the offseason, they expected big things. So far, they’re getting exactly what they wanted. In two games with the Dolphins, Hill is leading the NFL with 19 catches for 284 yards and two touchdowns. Miami is 2-0 with wins over the New England Patriots and the Baltimore Ravens. Both of his touchdowns came against Baltimore, the second of which tied the game after the Dolphins had trailed by as many as 21 at one…

The Coffee Trojans’ ninth grade team dropped a tough one to the Lowndes High Vikings 21-18 last week. Coffee struck first when running back KJ DeBruce broke loose for a 75-yard touchdown run. A missed point-after gave Coffee a 6-0 lead. Lowndes answered promptly and scored on a touchdown pass to the back of the end zone. Safety Jaquan Harrison blocked the extra point, knotting the score at six apiece at the end of the first half. Lowndes took the ball to open the third quarter but safety Verkaree Guyton forced a fumble that gave the…

One person lost their life Tuesday morning following a wreck that occurred around 10:00 a.m. on GA Highway 32 West. Sources told DouglasNow that a Mercury Mountaineer is said to have entered into the opposing lane in the path of a truck hauling ice. The Mountaineer then struck the truck, causing it to turn over. When the ice truck flipped it caught fire, with the driver knocking out a broken window and escaping just before the vehicle became engulfed with flames. He was transported to a nearby hospital to receive a medical check, but was “up and walking” before leaving the…