Southern Justice, Part 29
I’m Fixin’ To present part 29 of Southern Justice: Chris Adams took his work home with him that Friday night, prepared his own dinner, worked some more, then just before midnight, he decided it was time. He changed into jeans, a dark sweatshirt and tennis shoes. His plan was to check out Hormel’s law office…
Read MoreLonging For Summer But Would Settle For Spring
Summer, where art thou? As I opened the front door of my house early Wednesday morning of last week the brightness of the still dark setting cause me to do a double take. After I looked again I realized what the problem was: it had snowed. Snow can be a funny thing. I remember as…
Read MoreJCHS FBLA Chapter Hosts Region Conference
More than 650 middle and high school Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) converged on Jasper County High School Monday evening for the Region 12 FBLA Conference. JCHS hosted the conference for the seventh straight year with students from more than 30 schools in nine counties participating. Ryan Nelson claimed first place in the Impromptu…
Read MoreLady Canes Add Two Region Wins
The Jasper County High School Lady Hurricanes racked up two 8AA region wins within the past week over the Oglethorpe Lady Patriots and the Banks County Lady Leopards. The Lady Canes defeated Oglethorpe 51-28 Tuesday. on the road. Madison Abbott led the scoring with 24 points and earned three rebounds, and two steals. Alicia Tripp…
Read MoreMat Cougars Prep for Region Tourney
Piedmont Academy’s varsity wrestling team may be small in numbers but it has enjoyed a large number of individual wins during the 2017-2018 season. The Mat Cougars have been making final preparations this week for the region tournament set for Thursday (today) at the Westfield School in Perry. Coach Kaden Miller will look to qualify…
Read MoreVarsity Hoops Cougars Have Tough Weekend
Piedmont Academy’s varsity basketball teams faced quality opposition this past weekend and were swept by Briarwood and Windsor in region action. The Lady Cougars fell to Briarwood 38-37 on the road Saturday despite a 19-point fourth quarter. Piedmont was led by Madison McCart, who scored eight points, and Lucy Tuggle, who finished with six. The…
Read MoreJanet Davis Is Citizen of the Year; Bank of Monticello Is Business of the Year
Janet Davis was named Citizen of the Year, and the Bank of Monticello, her employer for many years is Business of the Year. They were named at the Chamber of Commerce annual dinner meeting Tuesday at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center. “Miss Janet” as she is known to most everyone is th epitome of a true…
Read MoreMLK Day Is Celebrated
Monday would have marked civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s 89th birthday as it was the nation’s 38th anniversary of MLK Jr. Day as a federal holiday. Locally many took to the street for a march from the courthouse steps to Springfield Baptist Church in solidarity to honor the peaceful philosophies of the…
Read MoreDeputies Investigate Vandalism
The last week was relatively quiet for the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO), although there were several reports of identity fraud. Deputies received a report of vandalism on city of Shady Dale property including parks and other locations. They also responded to Family Dollar when someone tried to use a counterfeit $100 bill. Persons arrested…
Read MoreWhat Did You Do With Christ—Christmas?
Amos 3:3 Can two walk together, except they be in agreed? Matthew 11:6 And blessed is he who is not offended because of me. I give thanks to God and to Mrs. Mudd and staff. I have heard Jesus is the reason for the season. But I give thanks to God that Jesus comes more…
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