Arrests Reported
Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office made less arrests than usual, although they were busy with all types of calls as usual. Those arrested, and their charges, include: Angela Lynn Gatica, 46, Rome—probation violation Stephen Ray Coyne, 24, Monticello—Possession and Use of Drug Related Objects; Trafficking in Cocaine, Illegal Drugs, Marijuana or Methamphetamine Jared…
Read MoreHearings Attract Little Interest
The Jasper County Commission held seven public hearings early in its nearly three hour meeting Monday evening, with very little public input on any of the hearings. Some of the commissioners had input however, so changes were made. The first hearing was a rezoning request that drew the most interest. Jason Pope was interested in…
Read MoreCougars Prepare for Preseason Scrimmage
Piedmont Academy’s football team will get a warm-up this week prior to the 2024 season but the scrimmage will provide a tough test. The Cougars will face Flint River Academy on the road in Woodbury at 7 p.m. Flint River won the Class A GIAA state title in 2023 with an undefeated season. Piedmont Academy…
Read MoreHurricane Fall Sports Have Begun
Hurricane Fall sports for the 2024-2025 season have begun with Lady Hurricanes Softball earning wins against the AAAAAA Newton High School Lady Rams last Friday and Monday. The Lady Hurricanes varsity and junior varsity squads hit the diamond for action before school began this week. The varsity ladies, coached by Justin Hamby, are scheduled to…
Read MoreLady Cougars Aiming High Again
Piedmont Academy’s fast-pitch softball team has been on top of the mountain for the past four years. Knowing it is always tougher to stay on top than to get there, the Lady Cougars know they have perhaps their biggest challenge to keep their lofty status in 2024. However, coaches and players alike are confident when…
Read MoreLady Hurricanes Start Season Strong
The Monticello Lady Hurricane softball program began the 2024 season with a two game set against the Lady Rams of Newton High. Both meetings were junior varsity (JV)/varsity doubleheaders, and all four games were won by the Lady Canes. In the season opener, the JV picked up the win in the first game, 12-1. The…
Read MoreHunter Cleveland Wins Top PSA Prize
Jasper County High School student Hunter Cleveland won a national video contest on the importance of safe driving which landed him and his dad in New York for its filming. His was one of more than 300 entries in the National Road Safety Foundation’s Drive to Life Public Service Announcement contest as a project in…
Read MoreOlive Branch To Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals
From its periwinkle-colored running track to winner medals with a touch of the Eiffel Tower included in the design of each, 33rd Olympic Games in Paris is quite a show. The luxury jeweler, Chaumet, in business for 230 years made the medals for the Games. Mid-20th century repairs were made to the elevators at the…
Read MoreDon’t Freak Out
This morning, we left the comfort of our restful beds, poured ourselves a cup of hot coffee, and realized that as we slept – all hell was breaking loose…figuratively speaking of course! During the night, a slow-moving tropical storm swollen with historic rains had made landfall in Florida and was on a severe track to…
Read MoreGetting My Sports On
With the Olympics kicking off in Paris last week where some 32 sports are being featured and Fall Football fast approaching, I’ve been getting my sports intake on. As far as the Olympics, I watched a small bit of the opening ceremonies as the boats floated down the Seine but none of the arena parade…
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