City Council Accepts Contract for City Workshop, Resignation
Monticello City Council members dispensed of business Tuesday evening rather quickly taking action on several agenda items. The council unanimously approved a contract with Steele Co to construct the city’s new work building that was voted down during last month’s regular meeting but approved during a called meeting last month. Contract stipulations include work beginning…
Read MoreRonald ‘Ronnie’ David Waits
Ronald ”Ronnie” David Waits, passed away Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023 at home surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his mother Mary Imogene Holcombe, his father Frank Waits and brothers Jerrold and Tim Waits. Ronnie was born June 28, 1948. He was a kind and giving man. He will be forever in our…
Read MoreDiamond Cougars Prepare for Season
Piedmont Academy’s baseball team will look to return to state championship glory this spring under the direction of a new coach. Casey Moody is directing the Diamond Cougars in 2023 replacing former coach Matt Britt who guided the team to the state semifinals last spring. Players on the varsity roster for 2023 include Cameron Anglin,…
Read MoreJCHS Competes at Region Tournament
The Look Up!
Introduction: Are you tired of the down look? Discouragement, depression, defeat. Look Up! Why? Because Jesus is coming someday soon, and He has a plan for your life right now. Why should we Look Up? Because our Lord has promised to return, and there is hope. But in the meantime—there is victory in Jesus Christ.…
Read MoreBlack History Month
Another February has rolled around. In addition to another Valentine’s Day and another President’s Day, it also means another Black History Month. The debate will forever continue about whether a black history designation is really needed. I would say that your perspective on the matter determines your opinion on the matter. I have always said…
Read MoreHog Heaven on Hwy. 11 Set Saturday
The Jasper County FFA Alumni Chapter will be hosting their annual “Hog Heaven on Hwy 11” pig show in support of the FFA Program, and Jasper County’s youth on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. This show has been going on for the past eight years and will be held at the…
Read MoreSuper Bowl Is Coming
Hyped to the extreme, the 57th Super Bowl will be played this coming Sunday between Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City, Missouri Chiefs. Both quarterbacks were born and raised in Texas. Eagles quarterback, Jalen Hurts, was coached by his father in high school. His father was six time All-American in track and field. Patrick Mahomes’…
Read MoreHeaded to Alaska?
Jimmy and I are planning to visit Alaska. Jimmy watches a lot of Alaska shows on television which has gotten him interested in several areas of the state. Some may be accessible on an excursion from a cruise boat, and some definitely are not. We know people who have rented a camper and driven through…
Read MoreDr. Crawford Lewis
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Dr. Crawford Lewis. A celebration of life service was held Monday, Feb. 6, 2023 at Saint Philip A.M.E. Church in Atlanta. Dr. Crawford Lewis’ life is a testament to the power of faith and hard work. Dr. Lewis hailed from Monticello, Ga. with dreams of being successful…
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