Ernest Sands Jr.
Ernest Sands Jr. died on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018. Smith and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Read MoreErnest Edward Eubanks
A celebration of life of Ernest Edward Eubanks will be held Saturday, Nov. 24, at noon at Greenwood Baptist Church. Smith and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Read MoreSouthern Justice, Part 72
I’m Fixin’ To present part 72 of Southern Justice: Chris Adams tore his eyes from the list of names, looked Agent Motes in the eyes and slowly nodded his head. With obvious satisfaction and excitement, Agent Motes stammered, “Wh-wh-which one?” “This one,” Chris softly said as he took his pen and drew a circle around…
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving
Oh Give thanks to God for He has doing marvelous things! Thanks to The Monticello News staff. To all the believers and non believers: I Corinthians 15-29-38 If the dead will not be raised, then what point is there in people being baptized for those who are dead? Why do it unless the dead will…
Read MoreThank Goodness for Thanksgiving
Maybe it is the nightmare of opening the refrigerator a week after Thanksgiving and there in the darker recesses, under a crumpled aluminum foil tent sits the remains of the turkey. Yes, just a few days ago, Mr. Turkey was the star of the meal as he sat so golden brown and juicy in the…
Read MoreA Time Of Thanksgiving
The holidays are officially in full swing as we celebrate Thanksgiving with our family and friends. We all have so much to be thankful for! Even if your flooring is crazy old like mine, your car rattles more than a bell, or you have been just stuck in rut for a while….we can all be…
Read MoreGeorgia Governor’s Race Comes To An End
Several days, weeks even, after it supposedly ended, the 2018 Georgia governor’s race came to a conclusion last Friday. Democrat Stacey Abrams, who fell just short to Republican Brian Kemp, officially conceded. It was the right thing to do although it was clearly difficult for the historic candidate. No amount of recounting or reviewing of…
Read MoreMonticello Civic Club Installs Officers
The changing of the guard, so to speak, took place at the Monticello Civic Club meeting last Thursday, with new officers taking office. Taking the helm as president is Kathy Mudd, and Susan Stone is president-elect. Walker Jordan remains treasurer, and Kasey Hall remains secretary. Les Steele (foreground) is immediate past president and serves as…
Read MoreLight Case Docket Is Settled
Judge Terry Massey presided over a light docket of cases last Tuesday during the Jasper Superior Court motion day session conducted. Casey Lynn Muziak was sentenced to two years of probation for possession of methamphetamine and fined $600. Three counts, including crossing the guard line with contraband, possession of controlled substance by inmate, and improper…
Read MoreFinancial Transaction Card Fraud Is Popular
It’s beginning to look a lot like…the season to steal credit/debit/gift cards. Jasper County Deputies responded to four cases of financial transaction card fraud in the last week alone. This is where fraudulent charges have been made on a person’s card. So, everyone is advised to keep cards in a safe place. Deputies also responded…
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