The only polling place which will be open for in-person voting in advance or day of election for the Democratic primary run-off for the special election to fill a Public Service Commission seat is the Jasper County Courthouse. Early voting to determine who will be the democratic nominee for the position is between top vote…

Monticello City Council members made attempts to “clear the air” during a lengthy called meeting/Retreat last Wednesday. The meeting was organized to review some unattended agenda items including park reservations and local park improvements, acquire feedback from council persons with any city issues on their lists, and to meet with City Attorney Chris Miranda in…

Members of the Jasper County Board of Education (BOE) made short work of several business items at their regular meeting Tuesday, June 24. One of the first actions they took was to approve a spending resolution that allows the school system to spend money based on the 2024-2025 budget, as the new budget numbers are…

The Jasper County Board of Assessors met for a called meeting Monday evening to learn what the status is of the tax digest, as it has been delayed numerous times because of the ramifications of House Bill 581. Chief Appraiser Lynn Bentley called the meeting so her board would be up to date on the…

Nashville recording artist Trisha Yearwood is returning to her hometown of Monticello later this month for an album signing. Ms. Yearwood has announced she plans to be in Monticello on Thursday, July 24, from 1 to 8 p.m. to sign copies of her new album, The Mirror. No other merchandise will be signed, and there…

Judge Terry Massey presided over a light court docket Tuesday morning continuing on civil case, settling another along with several criminal cases. Criminal cases settled include: Devin Chase Sheffield—granted a termination of probation following an arrest in 2018 for criminal attempt to commit rape during a local child sex sting. Assistant District Attorney (DA) Brent…