Beautiful Weather
What a gift we got this year for Easter, a spectacular display of color, even the dogwoods were in full bloom at the same time, and to top off the day, a beautiful, sunny day for all those Easter egg hunts and family gatherings. This week all eyes of the world will be on that…
Read MoreCarbon Monoxide
In light of the tragic deaths of the Iowa family who lost their lives while on vacation Mexico, it is never too redundant to cover the need for smoke and/or carbon monoxide detectors in our homes and businesses. While smoke detectors are mounted on the ceilings since the gasses from combustion are lighter than air;…
Read MoreThe Splendor Of The Masters
The golf world, as well as the sports world overall, will look to Augusta this week as another chapter from The Masters will be written. Long known as the icon of the golf calendar each year, The Masters is the crown jewel on the professional tour. While arguments can be made for the U.S. Open…
Read MoreFamily Engagement Meeting Set
The Jasper County Charter System will hold a family engagement meeting on Thursday, April 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Beasley Event Center located at 359 Forsyth Street. The purpose of the meeting is to review all Title 1 school/ district level plans including the Family Engagement Plans, the School-Parent Compacts, and the Improvement Plans.…
Read MoreDispatcher Is Honored for 20 Years Service
Denise Driskell of Monticello was honored on March 19, 2018 for 20 years of service with Jasper County 911. We thank her and appreciate her for her outstanding dedication to the citizens of Jasper County and all of public safety, said Betty Jump, 911 director. Ms. Jump also announced April 8 – April 14th is…
Read MoreCommisioners Take Little Action
The Jasper County Commissioners had a fairly short agenda for their regular meeting Monday, and a number of items were postponed to a work session later this month. The road plan is the main reason for the upcoming called meeting, but other things may also be discussed. All road concerns raised Monday were put off…
Read MoreWestminster Earns Soccer Sweep
Piedmont Academy’s varsity soccer teams were swept by Westminster last week. The Lady Cougars fell 2-0 while the varsity boys were defeated 12-0. In the girls contest, coach Michael Wilson said his team played a “great game defensively.” “Westminster is a traditionally elite GISA program,” the coach said. “While they may be young, they are…
Read MoreBaseball Canes To Play at SunTrust Park
The Monticello Hurricanes varsity baseball squad will play amongst the opulence of the SunTrust Park Stadium tomorrow, April 6 beginning at 4 p.m. against region opponent Lamar County. Head coach Chris Jenkins said when the team was approached about the opportunity to play in the new stadium he jumped at the chance noting that high…
Read MoreDiamond Cougars Win Before Break
Piedmont Academy’s varsity baseball team earned a 9-3 win against Class AAA John Milledge Academy last Thursday and will now have several days rest due to spring break. Coach Wes Tanner was pleased with his team performed in the home win. “It was by far our best offensive performance of the season,” Tanner said. “It…
Read MoreCarl Pennamon–Destined To Be A Leader
CARL PENNAMON Almost every week for the past 33 years, we have seen Carl Pennamon’s name and/or his picture in this paper, but do you really know who he is? Carl was the first black Jasper County Commissioner elected since Jasper County was founded 177 years ago. His early years were no indication that Carl…
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