America Strickland Wins Talent Contest
America Strickland, competing in the ninth through 12th grade class, took first place honors at the Monticello Civic Club Talent and Art Showcase last Friday evening. Miss Strickland played the guitar and sang Who Am I? Second place in the senior division went to Broox Shannon who played Bohemian Rhapsody on the piano, and third…
Read MoreCarole Lee Griffin Miller
Carole Lee Griffin Miller, age 80, passed away Monday, March 12, 2018, at The Retreat Nursing Home. Carole Miller was born in Eufaula, Ala. to the late Roscoe Lee Griffin and Clara Gray Griffin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Weyman Eugene Miller in 1996. Mrs. Miller moved…
Read MoreJean Brown Hennessy
Jean Brown Hennessy, age 86, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2018, at her residence. Jean Hennessy was born on February 23, 1932 in East Point, Ga. to the late Harry Lee Brown and Nettie Mae Jailette Brown. She married Jim Hennessy on September 16, 1950 and lived in Riverdale, Ga., before moving to Monticello in…
Read MoreMarch Madness Contest Inside Today’s Paper
On Page 9 of today’s newspaper is a contest that The News has never done before. Please play. It’s a March Madness contest, and players must pick the winners of the elite 8, final four and champion of the NCAA tournament that started Tuesday. The contest is self-explanatory. The person with the most points once…
Read MoreThe Fragility of Life
Sunday, Feb 18, woke up with a sore throat. Drank some water and it got better. Monday, Feb 19, woke up with a sore throat. Drank some water and it got better, but was still there. Headed out for my annual physical. On the drive, my ear started hurting. Got worse by the minute. By…
Read MoreSouthern Justice, Part 36
I’m Fixin’ To present part 36 of Southern Justice: Chris Adams pulled into his driveway a few minutes before nine o’clock, and Patty was already there. He punched the garage door remote, pulled alongside her old Honda and motioned for her to pull into the double garage alongside of him. When she got out of…
Read MoreSt. Patrick’s Day
Don’t forget to wear Green this Saturday, March 17, Saint Patrick’s’ Day. Why? Why not? No, seriously, about 250 miles from us in Savannah is one of the largest Saint Patrick parades in the world and yes, they do take it very seriously. Businesses close and if during the week, schools close. It is an…
Read MoreStatewide Election Set For 2018
Candidates let their money do the talking last week as officials signed up to run in Georgia’s statewide elections for 2018. The primary is set for May 22. It should be noted there will also be local elections this year but this column is focusing just on statewide contests. As we mentioned last week the…
Read MoreWho Protects You?
Continuing in a series where I’d like you to get to know the volunteers and career personnel who protect Jasper County, next up is Ed Fritz. Ed, who is also known as “Battalion 3” has served Jasper County for the past 20 years with his immediate territory being the city of Monticello. Originally from Torrington,…
Read MoreKindergarten Registration Set
Jasper County kindergarten registration will begin the week of Monday, April 2 and continue through Saturday, April 14 at Jasper County Primary School. The week of April 2-6 parents can register youth from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m., on Saturday, April 7 from 9 a.m. until noon, on April 10 from 4-7 p.m., and on…
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