TSA Travels to Athens for Conference
Eight students represented Jasper County High School (JCHS) at the Technology Student Association (TSA) State Leadership Conference last weekend at the Classic Center in Athens. The students competed in seven events. Senior Jacob Bell placed second in the written competition of Technology Bowl, and Jacob also made it to the top eight round of Technology…
Read MoreCathy Notestone Is Outstanding Supporter
At the Middle Level Future Business Leaders of America State Leadership Conference on February 28, Cathy Notestone was awarded “Outstanding FBLA Supporter of the Year.” She was nominated by the local chapter adviser of Jasper County Middle School (JCMS), Mary Tumlin. Mrs. Notestone has been employed as the principal’s administrative assistant and bookkeeper at JCMS…
Read MoreDiamond Cougars Are Playing Well
The early season success has continued for the Piedmont Academy varsity baseball team. The Diamond Cougars defeated Bethlehem Christian Academy 3-2 on March 7 behind the combined pitching efforts of Brock Carter, Mack Brady and Tate Marks. Carter pitched the first inning and had two strikeouts in the home victory before Brady worked the next…
Read MoreHurricanes Defeat the War Eagles
The Monticello Hurricanes varsity baseball squad claimed victory over the Putnam County War Eagles Tuesday with a final tally of 8-2. It was a good day on the ball field for the Canes who earned nine hits (scoring on eight) and had only one error. Matt Cain was on the mound for all seven innings.…
Read MoreE.H. Simmons Runs Marathon
Edward Herbert Simmons, “Herb” to most of his friends and family of Monticello recently completed his first marathon in Sacramento, Ca. Senior Pastor Joseph Sissac of Center of Praise Church, where Herb is a member, challenged church members to participate in an upcoming marathon to help raise funds for two programs supported by the church.…
Read MoreThree Have Probation Revoked
A review of the motion day calendar in Jasper Superior Court Tuesday afternoon moved very briskly under the jurisdiction of Judge Brenda Trammell. Several of the cases presented were continued but some probationers had their sentences revoked or modified including: Justin Singletary had 180 days of his sentence revoked to the Jasper County jail for…
Read MoreDeputies Investigate Fraud
Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) investigated several reports of theft and fraud in the last week. Most recently, a resident said she had stopped receiving mail. Upon investigation, she learned someone had submitted a change of address for her to an address in Illinois. She later received a message on social media…
Read MoreDrum Major of Success
JAMES SAMPSON WITH AUTHOR, ALLISON GAY (Editor’s Note: Valdosta State University English Professor Pat Miller assigned her students to write a long-form feature story on fellow VSU students. The best four articles were selected to be published in The Valdosta Daily Times. This is the second story to be published. It is by Allison Gay.…
Read MoreART & TALENT SHOW
The Monticello Kiwanis Club will host an art and talent showcase this Friday, March 17. The event featuring the creative work of children in grades K-12 will start at 6 p.m. in the Jasper County High School auditorium, 14477 Hwy. 11 North. Artwork will be on display, and trophies will be awarded to the top…
Read MoreOn Top of the World
If you’ve seen me in the last few days, you may have noticed I appear to be floating on air. I’m on top of the world. My baby girl, Emily, is getting married this Saturday. And, she may have already gotten the best present ever—acceptance into nursing school. And, if that’s not enough, her sister,…
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