Meeting, More Set at TPH
Jasper County Historical Foundation (JCHF) announces the spring events at Thomas Persons Hall (TPH) beginning with the organization’s annual meeting today, April 18, at 7 p.m. The event includes election of this year’s board of directors, a brief update of the non-profits’ business, and an interesting educational program, presented by Betty Jean Jordan. The evening…
Read MoreGod’s PLAN with IRAN
Introduction: Iran, for the first time, launched drone missiles into Israel. Could this be World War III? Why did Iran attack? Because Israel has not only bombed their “Consulate in Damascus” but in the process killed their top general and other military leaders who were in charge of terror attacks carried out by the proxies…
Read MoreSlam, Bam, Thank You Ma’am
After a tough week of exciting (albeit heartbreaking) one-run losses in the second week of region play against the Social Circle Redskins, the Hurricanes welcomed Oglethorpe County to town to open up the final week of the GHSA regular season, and the final region series. The losses to Social (2-1, 4-3, and 2-1) the week…
Read MoreWe Need A Change
Things have gotten way too serious, we need a change. No one does “The Wave” anymore. It was easy to do, required no training or special equipment. According to debatable history, it was not invented at old Turner Stadium, but by a professional cheerleader(what?), “Krazy” George Henderson. The first televised wave performance was at the…
Read MoreGrowing Pains
Life has taught me that there are many types of growing pains. Like the kind Jacob is experiencing now as he grows into a teen. I declare he’s always sleeping when he shouldn’t be. I say it’s because he’s always up when he shouldn’t be, my neighbor and friend Barb says it’s because he is…
Read MorePhilip Bates Bailey
Philip Bates Bailey, age 78, passed away at home on March 26, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Philip Easton Bailey, Jr. and Jimmie Bates Bailey. He is survived by his wife of more than 50 years, Dell Hitchcock Bailey, daughters Natalie Bailey (Dave Eubanks), Melisa English Bailey (Erin English Bailey), and…
Read MoreNancy Mae Lyons
A celebration of life for Nancy Mae Lyons, who died March 20, 2024, was held Friday, March 29, 2024 at Greenwood Baptist Church, 240 Aikenton Rd., Monticello, GA 31064. Rev. Ozzie Hanson, pastor; Rev. Tracy Adams, eulogist. Nancy Mae Lyons was born to John Wesley Lyons and Inez Dosie Lyons on July 27, 1949. She…
Read MoreDeputies Confiscate Drugs
On Monday, March 25, deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office’s (JCSO) Crime Suppression Unit conducted a traffic stop in the area of Culver Street here in Monticello. The vehicle was driven by Jameal Rashad Jefferies, 32, of Eatonton. A passenger later identified as Lagavious Samuel King, 32, of Monticello, attempted to flee on foot…
Read MoreVoting Begins Monday for Run-off
A run-off election for Monticello City Council, District 2, Post 2, is set for Tuesday, April 9, and early voting will take place in the basement of the Courthouse daily next week, April 1-5, 9 am. to 5 p.m. Zach Middleton and Tim Womack are facing off after Melissa Watson-Strozier was eliminated. The special election…
Read MoreResounding Reasons for the Resurrection Reality
I have a deep conviction that many people don’t really understand what Easter is all about. I recently heard about a Sunday School teacher who was asking her kindergartners some questions about Easter. “What is today?” she asked. Johnny raised his hand and said, “Palm Sunday.” “That is correct,” said the teacher. “What is next…
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