Rob Alexander Seeks Dist. 3 Seat
I, Rob Alexander, am proud to announce my candidacy for County Commissioner for District 3. I am running because I believe District 3 deserves better. If elected, I will work alongside the other commissioners to make fair and responsible decisions regarding the future of Jasper County. I’m a 4th generation farmer, farming a centennial legacy…
Read MoreMrs. Betty Tuggle
Mrs. Betty Tuggle, age 85, of Monticello passed away Friday, March 8, 2024. She was born in Jackson on August 23, 1938 to Chester and Idalu McMichael who have preceded her in death. Mrs. Tuggle grew up in Monticello and graduated from Monticello High School. In her younger years, she was a member of Monticello…
Read MoreRun-off Required for Council; ELOST Passes; Biden, Trump Win
President Joe Biden clinched the Democratic nomination for President after many states primaries yesterday, even though he only received 221 votes in Jasper County. Jasperites did a little more to help Republican Donald Trump clinch his party’s nomination, receiving 952 votes locally. Voters also approved a one percent education sales tax to continue. It will…
Read MoreCity of Monticello O.K.’s Property Sale
By SUSAN JACOBS The City of Monticello could look to add $4 million plus to its coffers pending the sale of Mine Lake to its sole bidder, American Natural Resources LLC. It was bid opening night Tuesday during the regular monthly meeting of the City Council. Council members Gail Harrell, Jenny Murphy and Mayor Pro…
Read MoreSchool Board Honors Students at Meeting
By KATHY MUDD The Jasper County School Board met in the high school auditorium for their regular March business meeting on March 5 as they had numerous groups to recognize for their high achievement. The meeting started out with Supt. Kenny Garland urging those present to vote yes to extending the current one percent sales…
Read MoreStacey Goolsby Standifer
James Bradley Downs, Jr.
James Bradley Downs, Jr., 99, of Titusville Fla. went to be with the Lord on February 10, 2024. Bradley who was known to his friends as Brad, was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his two sons, Steven and Thomas; three adult grandchildren; and his faithful cat Ginger. He…
Read MoreLonnie Wood Pope, Sr
John Wesley ‘Jack’ Elliott, Jr.
John Wesley “Jack” Elliott, Jr., of Monticello, passed away Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany. Jack Elliott was born in West Grove, Pa. on April 7, 1938 to the late John Wesley Elliott, Sr. and Caroline Elizabeth Clemens Elliott. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by…
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