Questions, Questions, Questions
My son Jacob has always been great at posing questions that puzzle the brain or require more than a moment’s thought. This began early and is often ever present. That guy is inquisitive about all things great and small. And he’s down right persistent, too. After many lessons about Christianity including God, Jesus and the…
Read MoreBad Advice
I love it when I learn something new from the Bible. There are plenty of times when I read a passage and realize that I have been missing something from that Scripture. Just recently, that happened to me…again. In Acts 5:34-39, a pharisee gave some advice on how to handle these new Christians that are…
Read MoreMinimalism Tips To Start Your Decluttering Process
If you’re looking for a way to declutter your life while focusing on the things you value most, adopting a minimalist lifestyle might just be the perfect answer for you. Minimalism allows you to intentionally focus on the aspects of your life you value most and remove everything that distracts you from those aspects. If…
Read MoreMovie Company Will Film in Monticello Next Week
Movie filming will take place in Monticello next week. SGJK10, LLC will be filming scenes for the new film Southern Gospel in the area. On Monday, Oct. 5, they will film scenes in the Jasper County Courthouse and downtown Monticello, and the approximate hours of filming will be from 7 a.m. Monday to 7 p.m.…
Read MoreDeer Festival Is Canceled
The Monticello-Jasper County Chamber of Commerce (COC) Board of Directors voted on Haunticello, Deer Festival and Deer Dash 5K at a called meeting Tuesday, after a meeting of county stakeholders last week. The outcome of the votes is as follows: Haunticello will be a drive-through event this year. Locations and maps will be announced and…
Read MoreWays To Prepare Your Pets for Your Vacation
Special Election Set for District 1 Commissioner
A special election to fill the seat of District 1 Commissioner Carl Pennamon, who died September 6, will be held on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. A run-off, if necessary, shall be held on April 13, 2021. Qualifying for the special election shall be held at the office of the Probate Judge, Superintendent of Elections, Jasper…
Read MoreBox Is Available at Courthouse For Absentee Ballot Drop-Off
A drop box for absentee ballots for the November 3 general election is now in place on the alley side of the Jasper County Courthouse. The box, under 24-hour video surveillance, offers voters an opportunity to drop off their absentee ballots at any time. The deadline to register to vote in the November 3 general…
Read MoreJudge Denies Bond, OK’s Extradition
Ocmulgee District Judge Terry Massey presided over seven cases each in civil and criminal sessions last week in Jasper Superior Court. Most of the cases on the docket were continued but the judge did take action to deny bond for Quantez Jackson who has warrants for fleeing or attempting to elude an officer, obstruction of…
Read MorePersons Are Arrested
Jasper County deputies are investigating the theft of a car from an address on Hwy. 11 south, as well as the theft of a gun and a prescription for a controled substance from a similar vehicle at the same address. In incident reports provided to The News, it turns out roommates had occasion to call…
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