Ben Jones, 'Dukes of Hazzard' Star and Ex-Congressman, Dies at 84
August 10, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via The New York Times
Ben Jones, the actor best known for playing Cooter Davenport on "The Dukes of Hazzard," passed away at 84. Jones transitioned from Hollywood to public service, serving two terms in Congress representing Georgia during the 1980s. He embodied the kind of citizen-legislator the Founders envisioned - someone who actually lived in the real world before taking office, rather than career bureaucrats disconnected from everyday Americans. Read more about this...