When Protesting Doesn’t Help Your Cause
The National Football League has become involved in one of the biggest controversies in recent years involving players protesting before the start of games by refusing to give proper respect during the performance of the National Anthem. Even President Trump has weighed in with a blunt statement of how players who refuse to stand for…
Read MorePiedmont Celebrates Homecoming
By LINDSEY MOORE Piedmont Academy celebrated Homecoming 2017 last Friday as the Cougars challenged the Eagles of Brentwood Academy. The theme for the week, “Let Us Prey,” courtesy of senior Taylor Patterson, sparked pride and spirit among the student body as excitement built in anticipation of Friday night’s game. Piedmont kicked off Homecoming Week 2017…
Read MoreParent Day Set at JCMS
Jasper County Middle School will host a Parent Day on Friday, Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. Parents and guardians are invited to meet with Prinicpal Cheryl Marrett in the cafeteria where they will enjoy a light snack and learn about how the results of the Measures of Academic Performance Assessment (MAP) and…
Read MoreFFA Plans Chickenque
The Jasper County FFA Alumni will be holding a Chicken Que fund raiser on Friday, Oct. 20. Plates will include a half a chicken, slaw, sauce, bread and chips for $8. Tickets are available to purchase at Town-n-Country on Hwy 212 West. Pickup will be at the Jasper County High School Ag Lab from 5-7…
Read MoreCollege Night Set at JCHS
Jasper County High School will host a College Night on Tuesday, Oct. 17 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the JCHS Cafeteria. Approximately 17 schools have planned to attend, including four year universities, technical colleges, and vocational programs. Financial aid information will also be available. Students in all grades are invited to attend!
Read MoreStudents Learn ‘Crane Math’
By SUZANNE ARENA The high school had to replace a 2,000+ pound. air conditioning (AC) unit this week. So, how do you move such a unit? With a crane, of course. But will any crane do? The short answer is “no.” The long answer involves A LOT of math and students at JCHS got to…
Read MoreVIA Seeks Mentors
Visions in Action (VIA) seeks mentor volunteers for children who need support to help them deal with day-to-day challenges within the family, school and community. Visions In Action (VIA) has partnered with the Jasper County Mentor Program (JCMP) to provide mentors to local ethnic students. VIA is seeking volunteers to serve as mentors. Studies reveal…
Read MoreKiwanis Hears About SPLOST
Members and guests at the Monticello Kiwanis Club regular meeting Monday heard from several individuals in regards to the upcoming Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) vote coming up in November. The Jasper County Commission is asking voters to approve an extension of the current SPLOST—sales tax will remain at seven percent—to fund several…
Read MoreCougars Fall on Homecoming
Piedmont Academy’s varsity football team has reached its bye week and will use the time to begin preparing for its 2017 region schedule. The Cougars completed their non-region slate of games last Friday falling 41-7 to Brentwood during homecoming. After an off night this Friday, Piedmont will begin region play at Windsor Academy on Friday,…
Read MoreLeopards Defeat the Hurricanes
It was another close one Friday night as the Canes fell short and lost to the Banks County Leopards 35-21. It was a hard fought battle all the way to the end, but sadly the Leopards pulled away with a surprising victory. The Leopards kicked the ball off to the Canes which led to a…
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