As we approach the time of year where our nation gives thanks for the blessings that are bestowed upon us, I like to take time and reflect on the abundance of blessing that comes to me in my garden.I am thankful for the new friends I made gardening this year.I am thankful for the colors…
This is the time of year when people begin to look retrospectively at their lives, and seek out a reason for gratitude and contentment. We are all looking for a fulfillment that will carry us through the next year to come. We are, in fact, students of our own life experiences; hopefully learning from our…
I’m fixing to give this county away.Well, if I was in charge I believe that’s what I would do. I would disband it and split it up among the surrounding counties.You folks down in Hillsboro would be in Jones County. All my friends and the fine folks in Shady Dale would be in Morgan County.…
There’s something special about high school football.Books have been written about it. Movies have been produced about it. Television shows are based on it.To me, there’s always been something unique about high school football and Small Town, USA. The two seem to fit like steak and potatoes, hamburgers and hot dogs, bacon and eggs, America…
Dear readers, I am taking a small break from the Tree House project to address the Thanksgiving holiday. I do hope that you have gone to YouTube and watched our video at “jasontcam tree house.” Please check it out! As far as this holiday season is concerned…IT’S TIME TO COOK!!! I just love to cook,…
The 2010 Monticello Hurricane varsity competition cheerleaders advanced to the state level of competition that was held recently at the Civic Center in Columbus. Participants here include (front row, left to right) Angela Ogles, Brittney Pittman, Melinda Gilliam, (second row) Coach Brittney Bryant, Kaleigh Tarleton, Ami Labriola, Mackenzie Mote Patterson, Kayla Bartlett, Jamie Arnold, Amy…
QUENTIN STANDIFER SHOOTS The Monticello Middle School basketball ‘Canes faced Morgan County recently and lost 41-34 in overtime.The scoring was led by Diquan Johnson with 11 points and Jakari Middlebrooks also with 11. Quinton Standifer added 8 points in the loss. Both the boys and girls teams were back in action last Friday, Nov. 19…
The Jasper County School Board voted unanimously to accept the resignation of Middle School Principal, Monica McWhorter when they met recently.They also voted to hire Norma Valenzuela to be a custodian at Washington Park Elementary, a replacement position vacated last month, and to honor the retirement of Rosa C. Campbell, a teacher from Washington Park.Eric…
Piedmont One Act Play Wins State Piedmont Academy’s One-Act Play cast and crew captured the GISA State AA One-Act Play championship on November 17 at the competition held at Darton College in Albany.The group received two first place rankings and one second place ranking from the three judges, who gave the group a total score…