Gridiron Cougars Are Named to All-Region and All-State Teams
The on-the-field success enjoyed by the Piedmont Academy football team in 2019 has led to several postseason honors. The Cougars, who recently finished as state runner-up for GISA Class A, had four players named All-Region and one to the All-State team. Chris Pittman was named All-Region and All-State for his junior season. Pittman was a…
Read MoreLady Cougars Earn First Win of Season
Piedmont Academy’s varsity girls basketball team earned a region win Friday in its home contest against Brandon Hall. The Lady Cougars (1-2 overall) took a 36-21 victory as Hannah Tyler scored 13 points in the region contest. Jayden Young (8 points), Sydney Stroud (six points), Haley Ann Frank (four points), Haiden Crews (three points) and…
Read MorePiedmont Boys Open Season with Wins
Despite a very short amount of practice time as a complete squad the Piedmont Academy varsity boys basketball team earned region wins in its opening games last week. The Cougars defeated Brandon Hall 66-58 at home on Friday before traveling to Oak Mountain in Carrollton the following day for a 53-32 victory. Coach Will Johnson…
Read MoreGRAND PRIZE WINNER
Stephanie Pittman (center) who had six chances on the Grand Prize honor roll is the winner! Her name was chosen by Harper Tanner Saturday on the Square, when The Monticello News went Facebook Live courtesy of the Monticello-Jasper County Chamber of Commerce. Little Harper drew and read the name, and word got to Mrs. Pittman.…
Read MoreWays to Prepare Your House for a Holiday Party
To host a successful holiday party that flows well throughout the evening and keeps your guests happy and entertained, you must adequately prepare your home. Take a look at these ways to prepare your house for a holiday party before you start your preparations. Clean Before hosting a holiday party, you should make it a…
Read MoreHow to Make Sure your Employees are Safe
Having a safe work environment starts at the top. It’s management’s job to put safety procedures and practices into place and make sure they are followed. Reinforcement of the safety policies will make sure they are observed daily and become automatic to the workforce. There are guidelines published by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration…
Read MoreJerry Lewis Pope
A celebration of life for Jerry Lewis Pope, “The Pope” who died November 29, 2019, was held December 4, 2019, at Springfield Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Dr. Jimmy Horton, pastor; Rev. Gayle Swift Middlebrook, eulogist. Burial was in Mt. Olive Church Cemetery. Mr. Pope entered this world on December 5, 1957, with his larger-than-life presence.…
Read MoreThefts Are Investigated
Jasper County deputies responded to several reports of theft in the last week, and the Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) reminds people particularly at this time of year it is important to lock your homes. Sometime between November 18 and December 9, numerous items were taken from an address on Cason Lane. Stolen were a vehicle, cash,…
Read More4-H’ers To Judge Christmas Lights
Jasper County 4-H’ers will judge Christmas lights in the county on Friday, Dec. 20, beginning at dusk. Anyone who wants to have their home or property judged is asked to call The News office, 706-468-6511, or e-mail info@themonticellonews.com, and leave your address so the 4-H’ers are sure to see your decorations. Winning homes will be…
Read MoreThe Three Trees
Jasper County, in this Christmas season, I pray that this blesses you. Over 2,000 years ago, there were three trees on a hill deep in the woods. They were discussing their dreams when the first tree said, “ I hope to one day be a treasure chest filled with gold and precious gems.” The second…
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