Pastor Approaches One Year Anniversary
REV. REGINALD JACOBS Reginald Jacobs, pastor of St. James A.M.E. Church in Monticello, will soon celebrate a year’s anniversary with the church, having arrived the first Sunday in June last year. He explained that the Methodist church assigns pastors one year at a time, but he feels that it is likely he will remain in…
Read MoreJasper County Deputies Investigate I.D. Fraud, Make Numerous Arrests
Jasper County deputies continue to investigate cases of identity fraud and financial transaction card fraud every week, it seems, with three more cases coming to light this week. In addition, several thefts were investigated in the last week, including that of several firearms that went missing sometime since February 22, Other items reported stolen in…
Read MoreBraxton Johnson Becomes Eagle Scout
BRAXTON JOHNSON WITH LITTLE LIBRARY Braxton Johnson, a senior at Jasper County High School, officially became an Eagle Scout on April 25. He is the son of Bart and Tracey Johnson of Mansfield. He is in Troop 222 of Covington. His project was completed at Prospect United Methodist Church. The project consisted of building a…
Read MorePLAY BALL!
Field 1 at Jasper County Recreation Department was dedicated to the memory of Marcus Davis during a ceremony held Tuesday evening. Mr. Davis was a long-time coach at the recreation department and died suddenly earlier this year. It was a blow to the community, and this was one way to mark his legacy. Pictured at…
Read MoreMany Enjoy Home Tour, Museum Opening
A good crowd turned out for the spring Tour of Homes and Gardens, along with the opening of the Seven Islands Road Museum Saturday. The photo above depicts Margaret Watson as a school teacher at the Seven Islands Road museum at Thomas Persons Hall, and the photo below right shows the art sale held on…
Read MoreSchool Board Approves New Hires
The Jasper County Board of Education approved several personnel items at its regular meeting last Tuesday as it is that time of year for contract renewals. The board approved extending a contract to Kelly Burke, teacher at Jasper County Middle School (JCMS). The board also approved the following new hires— Cynthia Duffey, Jasper County Primary…
Read MoreBiden’s Candidacy Changes Dynamic Of Democratic Presidential Race
It became official last week as former vice-presidential candidate Joe Biden joined the extremely crowded field in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary. Some Democrats still wish (and probably wonder) why Biden did not run in 2016. Many believe if he had then he could have and would have defeated Donald Trump. We’ll never know about…
Read MoreRev. Benny L. Dearro
A celebration of life for Rev. Benny L. Dearro was to be held yesterday, May 1, at Greenwood Baptist Church in Shady Dale. Bishop Nicholas Curry, pastor; Rev. Terry Glawson, eulogist. Burial was to be at Midway Independent Church. Pallbearers were to be Maurice Jefferson, Franco Dearro, Charles Russell, Karl Jefferson, Arthur McGuire, Kenneth Rooks,…
Read MoreMrs. Hattie Mae Gantt Thurman
Mrs. Hattie Mae Gantt Thurman was born August 28, 1946 to the parentage of Bobby Lee Gantt and Mrs. Hannah Mae Wimbush Gantt. She died April 22, 2019. A celebration of life was held Saturday, April 27, at Springfield Missionary Baptist Church in Monticello. Rev. Dr. Jimmy Horton, pastor, officiated. Burial was in New Community…
Read MoreBruce David Mavis
Bruce David Mavis, age 63, of Roanoke, Ala., passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019, at Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center. Survivors include his parents, Art and Mary Ann Mavis of Roanoke, Ala.; one sister, Lisa Mavis of Dawsonville; one brother, Neil Mavis (wife, Kimbra) of Tulsa, OK; two nieces, Elaine Rosner of Fayetteville, and Amanda…
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