Persons Are Arrested
Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) investigated only two burglaries in the last week—one on Northeast Street, and one that was reported on Washington Street, and followed up on at Crossing Street. They also are investigating a financial identity fraud. Persons who were arrested in the last week, and their charges, include: •Marvis…
Read More911 Center Needs New Phones
The Jasper County Commissioners heard from 911 Director Betty Jump about the need for a new 911 phone system when they met for their regular meeting Monday. Ms. Jump explained that the phone system has not been upgraded since 2008, and they are having to use used and refurbished parts if repairs are needed as…
Read MoreSuperior Court Sentences Handed Down
Judge Alison Burleson had a brief day on the bench reviewing the motion day and criminal calendars on July 30. During criminal action sentencing, the following sentences were ordered: Kristen Williams, two years of probation for possession of methamphetamine. Fined $800. Charles Blalock, one year of probation for terroristic threats (misdemeanor) and battery, family violence.…
Read MoreWillie Charles Hardwick
Homegoing services for Willie Charles Hardwick, were held Monday, August 5, at Springfield Baptist Church. Dr. Jimmy Horton officiated; burial was in New Community Cemetery in Agateville. Mr. Hardwick was born September 12, 1958 to the late Mrs. Lucille Hardwick and the late Horace G. Hardwick. He attended the Jasper County public school system. During…
Read MoreTomatoes
How very sad to read of Editor Kathy Mudd’s tomato plants that have gone kapoot and not producing any more. At least she had one home-grown-tomato-mayonnaise-white bread sandwich before the last rites. My premium beefsteak tomato plants grew to a height of some four feet, blossomed like crazy. Little green tomatoes followed and got larger…
Read MoreOwn Your Brand
Psalm 139:14 “I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well” (KJV) My grandmother is notorious for having her children and grandchildren call her for a recipe. If it is a dish that she is known for (i.e. peach cobbler, chicken and…
Read MoreAnother Round of Debates
So here we go again with another round of national debates about gun control, violence, and mental health as the country questions and tries to recover from not one, but two, mass shootings this past weekend. As my kids and I were on the interstate headed north to Six Flags for one last summer frolic,…
Read MoreNew School Year Brings Student Challenges Both Old And New
Many students have returned to the classroom for the start of a new school year. As the push to year around school continues starting class in early August (or even late July in some cases) still seems a little absurd to me but school systems everywhere will defend it. One thing that is a certainty…
Read MoreCongressman Hice Visits
10th District Congressman Jody Hice spoke at the monthly meeting of the Jasper County Republican Party Tuesday in the Jasper County Courthouse. A large group of citizens attended and were updated by Congressman Hice on various subjects including his recent trip to the Texas-Mexico border to observe treatment of immigrants, the passage of the spending…
Read MoreLady Hurricanes Softball Season in Full Swing
This week started off the 2019 Lady Hurricanes softball season with two back to back away games. The season opener, played in McDonough, didn’t go as hoped for the Lady Canes as they fell to Ola High School 8-2. The Lady Canes started off the first inning with a game opener single to the pitcher…
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