Entries from November 2008

Panthers fall to Spartans on the road

Thursday, November 27. 2008
Despite the final score, Thursday’s match-up against the Spartans at West Hall was a good start to the season for the Jackson County Panthers, who lost 91-66. “This was a good first game for us,” said coach Britt Beaver. “West Hall had an incredible student section that yelled the entire game, and an outstanding pep band playing. It was ... [Full Story »] 

Scoreboard: Jefferson Dragons Nov. 27

Thursday, November 27. 2008
Girls Basketball Nov. 24 - The Lady Dragons suffered their second loss of the Tabo's Tip-Off Tournament Monday, as they fell to Oconee County 32-25. For more on these stories, see the Dec. 3 edition of The Jackson Herald .

Scoreboard: Jackson County Panthers Nov. 27

Thursday, November 27. 2008
Boys Basketball Nov. 24 - The Jackson County Panthers picked up their first win of the season, defeating Tallulah Falls 53-26 in the first round of play in the Jackson County Tip-Off Tournament. They will move on to face Banks County in the championship game. Nov. 25 - The Panthers took second place in the Jackson County Thanksgiving Tourney, ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Panthers open season with win

Wednesday, November 26. 2008
The Jackson County Lady Panthers started their basketball season out on a high note Thursday night, as they defeated the Lady Spartans of West Hall 47-30 in their season opener. The Lady Panthers’ next regular season game is scheduled for Dec. 2, when they’ll travel to Johnson to face the Lady Knights. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. West ... [Full Story »] 

LETTER: Comments on Presidential election

Wednesday, November 26. 2008
Dear Editor:
Many recent letter writers to The Jackson Herald have bandied back and forth over the value of the recent Presidential election. Many see this as victory after years of oppression; others see it as a severe blow to what it means to be an American. [Full Story »] 

Lady Eagles fall to Grayson at home

Wednesday, November 26. 2008
The Lady Eagles of East Jackson had a rough opening to their season Saturday night, as they faced the Lady Rams of Grayson in the opening round of play in the Talon Tip-Off tournament at East Jackson. Grayson bested the Lady Eagles 74-49. It was a spirited game against a very athletic Grayson team right from the start. The Lady Eagles found ... [Full Story »] 

East Jackson loses to Rams 65-57

Wednesday, November 26. 2008
The East Jackson Eagles basketball team hoped to start off their season on a winning note Saturday, as they played host to the opening day of the Talon Tip-Off tournament. But a strong Grayson team gave them a run for their money, and at the end, the Rams came away with a 65-57 victory. The Eagles will open up their regular season on the road ... [Full Story »] 

Jefferson loses to Lovett in second playoff round

Wednesday, November 26. 2008
The Dragon Nation saw their hopes for a trip to the Georgia Dome dashed Friday night, as the Dragons fell for the first time all year, losing 34-24 to the Lovett Lions in freezing temperatures. The Dragons ended their season with an 11-1 overall record, and went undefeated in nine games in region play. Jefferson picked up their first region ... [Full Story »] 

Leonard Purdy

Wednesday, November 26. 2008
Leonard Lee Purdy Sr., 85, of Commerce, Banks County, died Monday, November 24, 2008, at the VA Hospital in Decatur. Born on September 15, 1923, in Habersham County, he was the son of the late Roy Atlas and Lillie Shirley Purdy. He was an independent truck driver and was Baptist. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army in the ... [Full Story »] 

Samuel Williams

Wednesday, November 26. 2008
Samuel Lee Williams, 30, of Jefferson, died Tuesday, November 25, 2008. Born in Fulton County, he was the son of Eddie Williams Sr. of Jefferson and Vickie Henderson of Toccoa. He worked as a plumber most of his life. He was a passionate and brave person; losing his life in the process of saving four others, loved ones stated. Survivors include ... [Full Story »] 
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