The Vaccination Situation
It’s been a full year since the coronavirus landed in the state of Washington unveiling itself to Americans and first began rearranging our lives. We knew very little, if anything, about the virus strain. Was it lab created as an experiment gone off the rails? Did it originate from some bat-eating girls? If you catch…
Read MoreSpiritual Warfare Is Real
Sometimes we learn more about things in life from Hollywood than from legitimate sources. The proverbial “based on a true story” tag means that some parts of what you are watching are true, but other parts are made up to help the story. Hollywood is probably where most people learn about spiritual warfare. And, that…
Read MoreMovin’ On Up
Finally, after 54 years of Super Bowls, a woman, the first woman to do so, Sarah Thomas, will be officiating at the 2021 Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 7. Ms. Thomas, a native of Pascagoula, Miss., was a super star on the softball team in high school, attaining a scholarship to the University of Mobile…
Read MoreHammerin’ Hank: The Ultimate Hall of Famer
The Atlanta Braves lost another icon in recent days and this may have been a loss of THE icon. Hank Aaron passed away years after his playing days were complete but his legacy has endured. In fact, Aaron, it could easily be argued, is one of the most recognizable, and important, sports figures in our…
Read MoreMat Canes Set for Individual Meet
The Jasper County-Monticello High School wrestling team will venture to the region tournament today, Feb. 4 and look to advance as many athletes possible to state. The second region meet of the 2020-2021 is the individual wrestler bracket setup. Wrestlers advance as individuals if they finish in the top three of their respective weight class.…
Read MoreMat Cougars To Host Region Meet
Piedmont Academy’s varsity wrestling team will host its region meet today, Feb. 4 as the Mat Cougars look to advance to state. The region tournament will include Piedmont, John Milledge Academy, Gatewood and Westfield. The top four wrestlers in each weight division will advance to the state tournament. Competing for the varsity Mat Cougars this…
Read MoreCanes Win Two Of Last Three
The Jasper County-Monticello High School varsity boys basketball team were dealt a tough road loss last Friday to Washington County but the Canes rebounded the following day to defeat Southeast-Macon on the road. Landon Bonner led the Canes with 20 points in the 77-36 loss to Washington County in region action. Geralynn Benton added five…
Read MoreLady Cougars Shock AAA Lady Trojans
For all the success the Piedmont Academy varsity girls basketball team has enjoyed this season, the coaches and players were looking for a signature win that would elevate the program to the next level. The Lady Cougars got that win last Thursday by defeating Class AAA John Milledge Academy at home 52-49. Sydney Stroud scored…
Read MoreCougars Face Tough Foes; Perfect in Region
Piedmont Academy’s varsity boys basketball team had undefeated John Milledge Academy on the ropes last Thursday but in the end could not deliver the knockout punch. The Cougars used a methodical approach in the home contest and had a game at a potential game-winning 3-pointer but the Class AAA Trojans held on for a 35-32…
Read MoreCheerleaders Prepare for Region Event
The Jasper County-Monticello High School competition cheerleading team is eyeing this weekend’s region meet with lofty aspirations. “Our goal is to present a tight, clean routine in which the girls can be proud,” said coach Bonnie Garvin. “This has been a very difficult season as we have battled against multiple COVID quarantines as well as…
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