‘Coach Davis’ Is Honored
FAMILY MEMBERS OF THE LATE LESTER DAVIS Accept Plaque In His Memory From Dr. Mike Newton, Buddy Cain It was an epic night on many levels last Friday when alumni from 50 to five years ago gathered in the newly named and renovated Lester Davis Gymnasium to honor the man and his legacy. On a…
Read MoreDrug Arrests Are Made
MARIJUANA AND LSD ARE CONFISCATED The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) Crime Suppression Unit made multiple arrests this week as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation. More arrests are anticipated. Matthew Walker, 24, of Hampton, Dustin Sailors, 24, of Monticello and Damon Entrekin, 21, of Griffin were all arrested and charged with Possession of LSD…
Read MoreAndrea Brown Seeks Probate Judge Post
ANDREA BROWN Andrea W. Brown of Monticello, who is currently the Associate Probate Judge, plans to qualify and run for election for Probate Judge to complete the remainder of the unexpired term of the Honorable Judge Linda M. Keller, which began January 1, 2017. Judge Keller is retiring on January 31, 2019. Mrs. Brown and…
Read More911 Dispatches 26,101 Calls
Jasper County 911 handled more than 26,000 calls in 2018, with a wide variety. The most calls listed in the end of year Total Type Report is premises check, which deputies did 3,437 times in 2018. The next most common calls was traffic stops with deputies making nearly 2,500 of those. Other calls included some…
Read MoreEuphama Fulks Jackson
Euphama Fulks Jackson, 88, of Round Oak, departed her earthly life on December 31, 2018. Services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, at noon, at the chapel of Jordan Funeral Home in Monticello. The family will greet visitors at Jordan Funeral Home prior to the service from 11 a.m. until noon, on Saturday,…
Read MoreJessie James McElheney
A celebration of life for Jessie James McElheney was held Saturday, Dec. 29, at Concord Primitive Baptist Church in Monticello. Elder Henry Terry, pastor, officiated. Mr. McElheney was born on July 6, 1954 to the late Annie Louse McElheney and Jahazer Catchings, Jr. He departed this life at Jasper Memorial Hospital in Monticello on December…
Read MoreRelax, Unwind & Reflect
I begin by greeting all with wishes for a very Happy New Year in 2019. Along side the advent of Fall (which we never really had last year), welcoming the new year is one of my favored times of the year. The new year is always, always a time of deep reflection for me—in every…
Read MoreGod Invites: Do We Come?
In 1996, while Lisa and I were serving in Columbus, some people at our church invited us to go with them to watch the USA softball team play in the Olympics. The softball competition for the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics was held in Columbus. So, we had the chance to go watch two USA softball…
Read MoreVeni, Vidi, Vici
Resolution—a firm decision to do or not do something. If you have made New Year resolutions in the past, honestly, did you expect to keep them? Lose weight, be more positive, take long walks, meditate, learn a new language, save money, etc. In utopia, where we don’t live, all the above resolutions would be effortless.…
Read MoreWe Need You!
I hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas celebration together as well as Hanukah, and Kwanza if your family celebrates them! As we all make a fresh start into 2019 with its promise of new adventures, experiences, and challenges; may I suggest a new adventure for yourself or your family? Volunteering! Yes, YOUR…
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