Sais—Tu Madame Christina M. Hess?
CHRISTINA HESS (Editor’s Note: The following story is about Christina Hess, the French, ESOL, and Special Education educator at Jasper County High School. It is the fourth installment in a new feature we hope to have weekly, Know Your Neighbor. Please, if you know someone interesting, or you have a story to tell, let us…
Read MoreSEUSS ON THE LOOSE
Seuss on the Loose, an annual gathering to promote childhood literacy and support the Ferst Foundation for Readers was held Saturday at Jasper County High School. Winners of the costume contest are pictured at right in the yellow. Children also enjoyed dancing (see below) and riding the train. The morning offered fun activities for the…
Read MoreBilly Ray Goodwin
Billy Ray Goodwin, age 80, of Monticello, passed away Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, at his residence. Billy Goodwin was born in Atlanta, to the late James Levi Goodwin and Vera Lorraine Collins Goodwin. In addition to his parents, his brother, James Thomas Goodwin preceded him in death. Billy Goodwin served in the U. S. Air…
Read More6 Indoor Plant Care Tips You Need to Know
indoor plant care Citation: ©[FollowTheFlow]/Adobe Stock While you may want to cover your entire home in plants, it’s important that you take into consideration the amount of attention they require. Our indoor plant care tips will aid you in taking the best possible care of your home’s greenery. Avoid Dehydration and Overwatering Too little or…
Read MoreJury Duty
About seven weeks ago I was summoned for jury duty in Newton County and I was eager to serve. I have only served on an actual jury once, and that was in Florida. As a Jasper resident I had been summoned several times but never picked and often opted out of serving due to the…
Read MoreChrist Alone Can Save
Romans 8:5-6 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the spirit, the things on the Spirit. I give thanks to God who is the head of the universe, and to the Monticello News staff. Galations 6:1-18 So you don’t…
Read MoreSchool Board Meets Again Today
The Jasper County School Board has a called meeting this afternoon, and at the end of the meeting there may be an announcement about the superintendent search. The board met in closed session last Tuesday, Feb. 19, at the end of its regular meeting to discuss superintendent hopefuls, and after meeting again today may be…
Read MorePresident Trump Will Face Primary Opposition
While not unprecedented, it is always a little unusual for an incumbent president to face a serious primary challenge in his quest for re-election. It appears now President Trump will face at least one legitimate (more on this term later) challenger when he seeks a second term in 2020. Former Massachusetts governor Bill Weld has…
Read MoreTwo JCCS Educators Receive STEM Grants
The Society for Science & the Public has announced $120,000 in grants to 35 science research teachers across the country to help them secure much-needed equipment and amenities for their classrooms. Two Jasper County Charter School teachers ScottiAnn Benton and Elizabeth Proctor were awarded grants. To date, the Society has granted $340,000 to Science, Technology,…
Read MoreOur Members Are Marching Into Spring!
Join us for First Friday breakfast is 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. tomorrow, March 1. Come have breakfast with us and network with our business community! This month’s breakfast has two guest speakers. Our first guest speaker is State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler. He will be talking to us about employment and jobs in Jasper…
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