Last Tuesday was the eve of a day that had come all too soon! I know that time passes fast; and that after you have children, it speeds up. However, this rapid pace has caught me off guard. Thursday…my first born turned 14!. I am aware of the fact that for some, a child growing…
Beginning with last Saturday, the ‘Canes traveled to Warner Robbins for the Veteran’s Duals Match and won three of their five matches, and their loss to North Side was only by three points. Head Wrestling Coach Andy Rewis said, “We had to forfeit three weight classes due to sickness and injury. So even though it…
The Piedmont Academy boys basketball team has raced out to a 3-0 start under new coach Josh Daher.The Cougars defeated John Hancock 37-35 Tuesday night in a home contest. Bobby Mitchell scored a game-high 15 points while Jakey Dunagan added 11 for Piedmont.“I am really happy that this team can find a way to win…
The varsity basketball ‘Canes saw their first action in loses to Decatur and Paidela on November 22 and 23 when they participated in a season tip off tournament in Decatur. Their record dropped to 0-3 last Friday in a 67-56 loss to Eagles Landing Christian Academy. Their next action is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 14…
Austin Parish Wrestles Members of the Piedmont Academy wrestling team are learning quickly and having to take full advantage of each practice session.Coach Darrell Young said Sunday night he was still finalizing his roster but looked to have everything in order this week. The Mat Cougars will travel to Mt. Vernon in Atlanta today, Dec.…
HAMMOCK, FARMER, ROBERTS (L-R) A memorable campaign capped by a state championship has helped lead to postseason honors for members of the Piedmont Academy football team.Ten players were named All-Region while six were selected for All-State. Head coach Rhett Farmer announced the selections Sunday.Dakota Collins, Dylan Collins, Blake Hammock, Alex Hall, Peter Lawson and Jakey…
Willie Melvin Sands, who was born on December 9, 1951 in Monticello, died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010.Funeral services are planned for Monday, Dec. 6, at 1 p.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 777 Elm Street, Macon. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Macon. He was born to the late Williemae Sands and the late Albert…
Last week during Monticello City Court Marvis Wyman, 30, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct. After being transported to the Jasper County Jail, a substance appearing to be marijuana was found on him and the additional charge of inmate possession of drugs or weapons across a guard line. According to a report by the…
SUZANNE LINDSEY, KEN KINARD Ken Kinard of a Jersey address was the winner in last week’s Monticello News football contest, correctly picking the winners in 14 of the games listed, and having the closest tie-breaker guess.Mr. Kinard guessed 62 points would be scored in the Auburn-South Carolina game while some 73 were scored. He beat…