Elizabeth Jane Vaughn, age 70, of Nicholls, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her family. Ms. Elizabeth was born on October 5, 1954, in Duval County, FL to the late Lecil Davis and the late Juanita Davis. Survivors include: her beloved husband, William Vaughn of Nicholls, GA; three daughters, Carmen Lopez of Douglas, GA, Jennie Arnett of FL, and Jessica (Jose) Tirado of Douglas, GA; two sons, Camilo Arnett of Alma, GA and Paul Arnett of MI; five sisters, Jeannie (Mark) Metharat of Cocoa Beach, FL, Linda Reynolds of Waycross, GA, Shaila Sepulveda…
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Herman M. Purvis, age 92, of Broxton, GA, passed away peacefully at Coffee Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, October 1st, 2025. He was born on July 8th, 1933 the son of Archie Purvis and Ora Tucker Purvis. His survivors include: two daughters, Shanda (Johnny Wayne) Jowers of Broxton, GA and Kim (Joey) Minter of Ambrose, GA; one son, Shaun Purvis of Valdosta, GA; along with several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and one nephew. He was preceded in death by: father, Archie Purvis; mother, Ora Tucker Purvis; and one brother, Carroll Wright Purvis. The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 4th, 2025,…
Early this week, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources received confirmation notification that a 2.5 year-old buck in Lanier County tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). The landowner, in cooperation with GA DNR, collected the deer for disease monitoring (CWD and Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD)). The location of this new positive deer sample is approximately five miles south of the initial detection of CWD. In accordance with the DNR’s CWD Management Plan, a five-mile radius has been set around this new positive sample and counties that are within the five-mile radius will be part of the CWD Management Area (CMA) for enhanced…
By Stan Popovich It can be scary when attending an addiction facility for the first time to overcome your addictions and other mental health issues. Many people may wonder what they should and should not do when they attend these places. As a result, here are six suggestions on how to get the most from going to rehab. 1. Follow the rules: The most important thing a person should do is to follow the rules when entering rehab. Focus your energies on getting better and don’t do anything that could get you into trouble. Your main goal should be to find the…
The South Georgia State College (SGSC) Rodeo Club is building momentum on the collegiate rodeo circuit, making its first-ever appearance at the Missouri Valley College (MVC) Rodeo in Marshall, Missouri, before heading south to compete in the University of West Alabama (UWA) Rodeo Showdown in Livingston, Alabama. At Missouri Valley, SGSC student-athletes entered the arena for the first time in program history, marking a milestone for the Hawks Rodeo Club. Representing SGSC were Makenna Walsh and Claisyn Crampton in Barrel Racing and Lane Crews in Bull Riding. Lane made it to the final round on Saturday night of the competition with 76 points…
The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office is actively seeking the whereabouts of Clarence W. Mixon, who has been determined to be absconded from his registered address of 141 JDK Lane in Broxton.Mixon is a registered sex offender, convicted of child molestation in Lowndes County on November 19, 2004. He is required by law to maintain compliance with sex offender registration requirements. Failure to do so has resulted in him being classified as absconded. The Sheriff’s Office Sex Offender Unit urges anyone with information regarding Clarence Mixon’s current location to immediately contact law enforcement. Citizens may call 911 or reach the Coffee…
The Coffee Campus of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College invites the community to its Wired Up event on Saturday, November 1, from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. This free, family-friendly event is open to the public and promises a morning full of fun, food, and entertainment. Guests will enjoy live music from DJ Von along with exciting performances by the NPS Steppers and Platinum Steppers. Local favorites such as Mama’s Eatery, Bubble Society (Bubble Tea), Chloe’s Coffee, Rose & Brews Bites, Goldfinger Specialty Cupcakes, and specialty lemonades will be on site, offering delicious treats. Families can browse arts and crafts vendors, while children…
On September 28, 2025, at approximately 3:37 a.m., deputies with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office observed a 2008 Nissan Sentra driving in an erratic fashion on New Forest Highway. Deputies conducted a welfare check on the driver, identified as 20-year-old Nelson Perez Carrillo. During the stop, Carrillo displayed signs of impairment, and deputies administered field sobriety tests. Deputies determined Carrillo was operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol. While conducting a search of the vehicle, deputies located a crystal-like substance suspected to be methamphetamine. The drug unit was notified and the case was turned over to detectives for further…
Margaret Merritt, age 85 of Douglas, Ga, passed away peacefully at vista park following an extended illness. She was born on September 11th, 1940 to the late Ivey Fussell and Eula Harper Fussell. She is survived by three daughters, Connie M. (Jeffery Lewis) Smith of Brunswick GA, Karen M. (Eddie Mac) Dix of Ocilla GA and Donna L. (Stanley) Hurley of Collins GA; step-daughter, Karen Batten of Douglas GA; grandchildren, Carly A.(Spencer) McGovern of Reidsville GA, Derrick Smith of Douglas GA, Bridget N. (Jason) Wilkes of Brunswick GA, Kayla M. Thornton of Atlanta GA, Jennifer Lea Smith of Atlanta GA,…
The Douglas-Coffee County Park and Recreation Department would like to remind citizens that a reservation is required for events in buildings or team practices/games on athletic fields before using the facility. “We are undergoing major rehabilitation and renovations at our parks and athletic fields,” says Stevie Young, Parks and Recreation Director. “It’s upsetting to say that we are already experiencing some damage at facilities that have been reopened. We would like to continue to have these nice facilities for our community to enjoy, but we need the help of those who are utilizing the facilities to leave them clean, with no trash…