The News on Vacation
Tony and Lynne Tanner of Monticello have returned from a trip to Amalfi/Positano, Italy, Syracuse, Italy, Argostoli, Cephaloni Greece, Crete, Rhodes, Greece, Ephesus, Turkey visiting the ancient ruins, Athens, Greece visiting the Agora and the Acropolis, then on to Ancient Corinth standing where the Apostle Paul once stood, and then to the island of Santorini.…
Read MoreTwo Speak at School Budget Hearing
The Jasper County Board of Education held its first of three public hearings on the 2024 budget last Thursday, July 6. In attendance were Vice-Chair Erin Lynch, and board members Towonder Dennis, Michelle Coward, and Justin Wilson. Board Chair Bill Schilling was dialed in on the telephone. Supt. Kenny Garland made a presentation discussing the…
Read MoreMeet the Night Shift Deputies
(Editor’s Note: This is another in a series of meeting the community’s public service employees who take care of the residents and businesses in Jasper County and the city of Monticello. This week, Kim Joris introduces us to the more of the staff at the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office.) Night shift with the Jasper County…
Read MorePersons Sentenced In Court
Jasper Superior Court convened June 27, to review the criminal session docket under the jurisdiction of Judge Stephen Bradley. The following sentences were ordered: Brandon R. Lind, was sentenced to four years of probation for possession of methamphetamine and driving without a license. Fined $2,000. Archangg D. Joseph, sentenced to two years with the first…
Read MoreCounty O.K.s Budget, Millage Rate
Two division of land requests were approved by the Jasper County Commissioners at their regular meeting Monday evening, and a rezoning request was turned down. In addition, a final plat for Waters Edge Subdivision, Phase 2, was approved. The first public hearing held was to rezone 7.86 acres on Pitts Chapel Road East from agricultural…
Read MoreHenry Odom, Jr.
A celebration for life for Henry W. Odom, Jr. was held Friday, June 30, 2023 at St. James AME Church in Monticello. Reverend Reginald E. Jacobs, Sr., pastor; Rev. Dr. Donna Marie Calix, eulogist Henry W. Odom, Jr. was born January 10, 1954, to the late Henry W. Odom, Sr. and Mrs. Katherine Smith Odom.…
Read MoreBe Blessed in Christ Jesus Today
St. Luke 6:36 says, ”Be merciful just as your father is merciful.” St. Matthew 7:9-11 says, “If your children ask for bread, which of you will give them a stone? Or if your children ask for a fish, would you give them a snake? Even though you are bad, you know how to give good…
Read MoreCharlie Tinsley Jr.
A celebration for life for Charlie Tinsley, Jr. was held Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Springfield Missionary Baptist Church in Monticello. Rev./Dr. Jimmy Horton., eulogist Charlie Tinsley was born on February 13, 1941, to the late Jessie Mae Appling Tinsley and the late Charlie Tinsley, Sr. Charlie was educated in the Jasper County public school…
Read MoreWanda Louise Dennis
A celebration for life for Mrs. Wanda Louise Driskell Dennis was held Sunday, July 2, 2023 at Springfield Missionary Baptist Church in Monticello. Rev./Dr. Jimmy Horton, pastor/eulogist Wanda Louise Driskell Dennis was born February 17, 1962 to the late Albert Young of Connecticut and Mother Evelyn Driskell of Monticello. Always to love the Lord, Mrs.…
Read MoreClarice Phillips
A celebration of life for Mrs. Clarice Phillips was to be held yesterday, July 5, 2023 at St. John CME Church in Monticello. Rev. Ricky Hammond, pastor; Rev. Eddie Chapman, eulogist. Mrs. Phillips died June 28, 2023. Clarice Phillips was born on July 28, 1954 in Jasper County to the late Willie J. Standifer and…
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