Persons Are Arrested
Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office investigated two burglaries in the last week—one was an amount of cash, and the other was a Ford Fusion which was later recovered. Deputies also investigated a case of ID fraud, and a forgery. In addition, someone stole 4300 gallons of water on Hwy. 83 south from the…
Read MoreThomas Earl ‘Tom’ Matthews, Jr.
Thomas Earl Matthews, Jr. (Tom) died on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Jasper Memorial Hospital. Tom Matthews was born on December 26, 1949, in Pulaski, Tenn., to Joann Watson Matthews and the late Thomas Earl Matthews, Sr. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Earl and Mary Matthews of…
Read MoreHelp Wanted
(Editor’s Note: The Pastor’s Study, which alternates with different pastors/lay people writing an inspirational column, appears here each week. There currently is an opening for someone to write the second or third week of the month, each month. If you, or your pastor, is interested, please contact Kathy Mudd, editor, at 706-468-6511 or editor@themonticellonews.com.)
Read MoreParent Teacher Conferences
Up until Monday’s required parent teacher conference with my third grader’s homeroom teacher, L1, I was at a loss for what my “sassing” might be about this week. I pondered the usual topics as Jenny would say—the weather (which in September is not Fall-like at all) and politics (which I just don’t feel like using…
Read MoreStandouts Early in the 2019 College Football Season
With less than a month completed in the new college football campaign it is already becoming evident that familiar names are the top contenders for the Football Bowl Subdivison playoffs. Clemson, the defending national champion, appears set for another run at the FBS trophy. The Tigers have become a dynasty under head coach Dabo Swinney…
Read MoreLeadership Jasper 2019 Graduates
The Jasper County Leadership Class 2019 graduated from a six-month course on September 6 at the Chamber of Commerce First Friday Breakfast. There were 14 participants this year. The recipients ranged from citizens in the county to business owners and employees. The class met once a month to discuss leadership and specific topics. The class…
Read MorePiedmont Academy Welcomes New Students
Piedmont Academy started 2019-2020 as a milestone school year celebrating its 50th anniversary. Piedmont Academy was founded in 1970 and opened its doors with 133 students, 11 teachers, a secretary, a headmaster, Walter Cook, and had a graduating class of four seniors. Today, Piedmont Academy has had over 1,000 seniors walk across its stage to…
Read MoreJasper County High School Earns GHSA Cooperative Sportsmanship Award
From figuring out their next steps in life to juggling extracurricular activities and schoolwork, high school students have much to accomplish all while they develop their character and habits that will shape the rest of their lives. For those who engage in athletic activities, this is amplified as they not only worry about their actions…
Read MoreLady Knights Volleyball Keeps Winning
On September 9, Shiloh Christian Academy held Senior Night to honor Tori Cornelius and Kaitlin Boynton for their dedication and hard work. The Lady Knights hosted the Nathanael Greene Lady Patriots. The first match went in favor of the Knights as they won, 25-14, game two SCA players Olivia Troutman and Amil Clark had big…
Read MoreLady ’Canes Roll Over Putnam Tuesday
The Lady Canes had a much deserved 7-1 win over Putnam County on September 17. Playing on their new home field, the Lady Canes found everything in this win: pitching, hitting, runs and defense. As the team celebrated their seniors on the team this game, the win was especially sweet for lone senior McKayla Wages.…
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