The Legend You Can Hear Coming
Fifty years ago, the legend of the Ford Mustang began with “Mr. Cool” Steve McQueen, taking the wheel in the 1968 movie, Bullitt, for the mother of all cinematic car chases. Ford Motor gave the production company two Highland Green,1968 Ford Mustang 390 GTs. One of the cars ended up junked and the other disappeared…
Read MoreLady Cougars Advance To GISA State Semifinals
The march to another state championship began last Saturday for the Piedmont Academy softball team as the Lady Cougars swept visiting Brentwood to advance to the state semifinals. Piedmont took 10-0 and 6-4 wins to sweep the best-of-three quarterfinal series against the Lady Eagles. The Lady Cougars (19-2-1 overall) will now host the GISA Class…
Read MoreLady Canes Beat Lamar, Advance In GHSA State Tournament
The Lady Hurricanes defeated Lamar County during the first round of the Georgia High School Association’s state playoffs last week. Over the span of three days due to conditions surrounding Hurricane Michael, the Lady Canes prevailed 18-4 on Wednesday before polishing off Lamar 11-9 on Friday. “The first game against Lamar was probably the most…
Read MoreCougars Fall To Flint River, To Host Crisp
Piedmont Academy’s hopes of beginning the Region 1-AA portion of its schedule with a win fell short last week against Flint River Academy on the road. The Cougars dropped a 32-8 contest in Woodbury and will try to regroup this Friday at home. Despite the loss coach Mike Parris said he was pleased with his…
Read MoreHurricanes Shutout the Patriots
It was an exciting night for the Monticello Hurricanes as they conquered the Oglethorpe County Patriots 35-0 last Friday. The Canes move to 3-4 overall with a 2-2 region record. The Canes offense started out on a positive note for the night as #33 Chance Hope rushed in for an early touchdown to give the…
Read MoreEarly Voting Is Under Way
Early voting began Monday, and continues weekdays until November 2, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., on the ground floor of the Courthouse. There will be the opportunity to vote on Saturday, on October 27, when the polls will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 6, and polls will…
Read MoreNancy Cullum Gets 11 To Win Weekly Contest
KEITH ESTES (L), NANCY CULLUM It was a tough week for Monticello News football contest players, with a large number of players getting only seven right. It only took 11 right to win the contest, and Nancy Cullum was the only player with as many as 11 right. Because she is the winner, she gets…
Read MoreFirearms Season for Deer Opens Saturday
The Georgia deer firearms season opens this Saturday, Oct. 20 and continues through Jan. 13, 2019 statewide, and in Jasper County the whitetail deer is celebrated. Jasper County is the Deer Capital of Georgia, and we celebrate with an annual Deer Festival, set for Saturday, Nov. 3, on the Square. Prior to that, hunters submit…
Read MorePersons Are Arrested
Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) responded to several calls over the last week, many of which were subsequently turned over to the department’s investigators. There were several reports of fraud during the past week. Deputies took a report on a stolen vehicle, which was later recovered in Alabama. They also had a…
Read MoreSearch Warrants Result in Arrests
Last week, Oct. 3, 2018, the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office Crime Suppression Unit executed two search warrants at a residence near Newborn. This investigation revealed a history of violence, drug use, thefts and threats of violence against other people. As a result of the operation an amount of methamphetamine and multiple guns were seized. Two…
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