Family Fun: How to Plan a Kid-Friendly RV Trip
Y’all, there’s nothing better than disconnecting for a bit and hitting the open road in an RV. My husband and I used to take mini road trips all the time when we first got married. When I got pregnant with my first child, I was nervous we wouldn’t be able to go on those RV…
Read More5 Fun and Creative Uses for Baskets
Shopping for new baskets is a hobby all in itself. They’re cute, they’re fun, they’re practical; what else could you need? The only downfall to a basket-buying addiction is the question of where to put them, use them for, or what to do with them outside of the expected. Check out this fun and…
Read MoreA Look Back at 2019
The pages of The Monticello News in 2019 were filled with news about people. The News began a “Know Your Neighbor” series last February, which continued most weeks throughout the year. That gave people insight into several of their neighbors. In addition, our “News on Vacation” series continued, showcasing many Jasperites who took The Monticello…
Read MoreJudy Yielding Celebrates 40 Years with State Farm
Judy Yielding says she doesn’t like housework nor yard work so why retire? What would she do? So, Judy is celebrating 40 years of business at State Farm in Monticello on January 1 and is having a celebration reception from 2-5 p.m. at Thomas Persons Hall on January 4th. All are invited! Judy opened her…
Read MoreCougars Win Friday, Fall on Saturday
Piedmont Academy’s varsity boys basketball team was involved in two competitive games last weekend in Milledgeville. The Cougars defeated Creekside 68-64 on Friday as part of a tournament hosted by John Milledge Academy. The following day Piedmont fell to host John Milledge 53-46 for only the second loss this season by the Cougars. In Friday’s…
Read MoreJCHS Hurricane Varsity Squads Play
The Monticello Hurricane varsity squads acquired a pair of losses to the Jones County Greyhounds prior to the Christmas holiday and wrapped up action in the Mary Persons Holiday Classic this week. On Monday the Canes’ boy team faced off against Perry on the final day of the tournament. The squad defeated Crawford County 51-32…
Read MoreWelcome 2020!
Happy New Year & Many Wishes For A Great 2020 To All! If you are reading this then you made it another 365 days which means you survived the holiday season (Thanksgiving & Christmas with or without family) whether it proved to be stressful or not. I love welcoming a new year for many reasons.…
Read MoreWhat Are Your Plans for the New Year?
Do you have any plans for the new year? Some people are goal oriented and have a quick response to that question with a list of things they want to accomplish and how it will happen. Others are just floating through life and take things as they come. They would respond with something like “Plans?…
Read MoreHappy New Year!
Well, naturally, Happy New Year, Monticello! Hopefully, you still have not broken all your New Years resolutions. We are all optimistic for a new year and wish that optimism continues. What’s your resolutions? One of the standards is to eat healthier. As one person was advised by her doctor as how to get healthier, don’t…
Read MoreMrs. Victoria ‘Dean’ Smith Glawson
A celebration of life for Mrs. Victoria “Dean” Smith Glawson was held Saturday, Dec. 28, at Springfield Missionary Baptist Church in Monticello. Rev. Dr. Jimmy Horton officiated; burial was in South View Cemetery. Mrs. Glawson was born in Monticello on March 23, 1955 to the late John Wesley Smith and Sarah Mae Smith. She departed…
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