Thank You Veterans
This message is to all our veterans. In our family we have generations of veterans as I am sure other families do. My husband, William Donald Jernigan, served in Vietnam. His father, William O. Jernigan, served during World War II. My father, James William McCarter, had an unusual service record. At age 21, August, 1940,…
Read MoreMonticello Hurricanes to Host Playoff Game
On Friday, November 15th, Jasper County High School will host the first round of the GHSA state football championships. The Hurricanes (7-3) will face Ace Academy (6-4) from Macon. Game time is 7:30 PM. Gates will open at 6:15 PM. This is the 1st home playoff football game in Jasper County since 1992! Tickets are…
Read MoreEarl ‘Barry’ Kirby Jr.,
Earl “Barry” Kirby Jr., 62, of Monticello passed away peacefully at the McGraw Center Community Hospice in Jacksonville, Fla. on October 7, 2024. Barry was born in Atlanta, on October 25, 1961, to Earl Sr. and Patricia (Turner) Kirby. He grew up in Conley, and graduated from Forest Park High School. Barry worked for over…
Read MoreMarcia Ann Long
Marcia Ann Long, age 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Paul Raymond and Marcella Moffett Smith. Marcia was preceded in death by her loving husband of 44-years, Vernon L. Long. Born with a spirit for adventure, Marcia enjoyed traveling and…
Read MoreCommission Discusses Retirement
The Jasper County Commission held a work session for two and a half hours Monday evening to discuss an improved retirement plan for county employees and to discuss a recreation project. It turned out most of the time was spent on the retirement options, with no decision being made. The county had appointed a committee…
Read MoreTie-Breaker Makes A Winner
Steve Jordan is the lucky winner of this week’s Monticello News Football Contest, and for his effort he picked up a $25 prize from Headmaster Clint Welch at Piedmont Academy, sponsor of the week. Mr. Jordan was one of three players to correctly pick the winner of 13 games listed in last week’s Monticello News…
Read MoreMany Arrests Are Reported this Week
The newly renovated Jasper County jail may be nearing capacity after the number of people arrested in the past week. The charges vary greatly, from a person charged with 38 counts of insurance fraud to numerous drug violations. Those who were booked into the Jasper County Jail in the last week include: •Kimberly Ann Dearro,…
Read MoreCases Are Settled In Magistrate Court
Jasper County Magistrate Court issued five judgements last Friday during a civil trial session. A default judgement was issued for Midland Credit Management in a breach of contract case with Glynis Foster. A default judgement was issued for LVNV Funding in a breach of contract case with Katrece Marks. A consent judgement in the amount…
Read MorePublic Facilities Consider Recreation
The Jasper County Public Facilities Authority (PFA), currently comprised of Chairman Don Jernigan, James Thiele, Howard Fore, Bill Nash, and David McKenna, convened last Tuesday to discuss where the authority could be going with funding its next major project—a multimillion dollar Jasper County Recreation Facility. County Manager Mike Benton led the discussion of the possible…
Read MoreElections Board Adopts Bylaws
The Jasper County Probate Court provided The News office a copy of bylaws adopted by the Jasper County Board of Elections. The board had a meeting scheduled, then cancelled it, and never announced another date or time, but apparently met as bylaws have been drawn up. Members of the board are David McGuire, Guy Tucker…
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