New School Board Member Sworn
Michelle Coward was sworn in last week to begin serving on the Jasper County Board of Education. Mrs. Coward was one of three candidates who interviewed for the position with the remaining four board members. Mrs. Coward lives in District 5, where the vacancy occurred. She has an 11-year-old son at Washington Park, as well…
Read MoreMany Hands Make Light Work At the Senior Center
(Editor’s Note: This is the fourth 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 Jories introduces us to the folks at the Jasper County Senior Center.) “Good morning,” Gloria Williams smiles from the front…
Read MoreGrand Jury Indicts Drivers
The Grand Jury summoned for February was called back in this month to consider several other indictments. Wayne Lee Owenby, Jr. and Matthew Boring were both indicted on seven counts: •Homicide by vehicle in the first degree •Homicide by vehicle in the first degree •Hit and run •Reckless driving •Racing on highways or streets •Failure…
Read MorePersons Are Arrested during Week
Jasper County deputies responded to all types of calls last week, including verifying addresses for sex offenders. As usual, they served civil papers, responded to calls of theft, accidents, fraud, and made several traffic stops. Persons arrested in the last week, and their charges, include: •Christopher Thomas Harbin, 37, Monticello—battery/family violence •Thomas Allen Isbell, 50,…
Read MoreHappy Easter
This Sunday, April 9, is Easter. For us Christians, it is the holiest of the holy. It is the day that Christ defeated death for each of us. And, that should be the emphasis. But somehow, we mortals find ways to celebrate holy days with secular ways. Hence, the Easter bunny. When we were children,…
Read MoreEaster Memories
Easter is one of those holidays that we remember fondly. As children, waking up early, finding the basket filled with candy eggs, chocolate bunnies, and maybe peeps and a stuffed bunny. As adults, we appreciate Easter Sunday with the flowers, beautiful songs from the choir, and seeing friends and family as they celebrate the day…
Read MoreDiamond Cougars Drop Close Game
Piedmont Academy’s varsity baseball team is taking a few days off for spring break but is set to return to the diamond next week. The Cougars (3-7 overall, 2-2 in region play) fell to Rock Springs Christian Academy 8-6 last week at home. Several Piedmont players had productive days at the plate. Zach Simmons was…
Read More‘Canes Open Region Play
The Monticello Hurricane baseball program opened up the region portion of its schedule taking on the Wolverines of Prince Avenue Christian, the #1 ranked team in the state in Class A, Division 1. The Hurricanes opened up Monday on the road, falling 10-0 in six innings after holding Prince relatively close, only down 5-0 after…
Read MoreSoccer ‘Canes Fall Short
The Jasper County Hurricanes took on Baldwin County in Milledgeville last Tuesday where they fell short 3-1, but not before a beautiful through ball and assist was sent by freshman Andrew Smith to junior Travis Teran for the goal. The Canes held Baldwin to a 2-1 game until the last two minutes of the game,…
Read MorePersons Are Arrested Here
Jasper County deputies made numerous traffic stops in the last week, and responded to several alarm calls. The 911 report shows deputies spent much time directing traffic, and responded to accidents, livestock in road, and many other types of calls. Those calls resulted in a dozen arrests on various charges. Those arrested include: •Desiree Williams,…
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