James Harold Gregory, Jr., acclaimed comedian known since the 1980s among fans as “The Funniest Man in America,” passed away May 9, 2024, at the age of 78. He was born May 6, 1946, in Lithonia, to the late James Harold Gregory, Sr. and Willie Bell Cantrell Gregory and was the first member of his…
Most members of the Monticello City Council met with most of the Jasper County Commission Monday evening in an effort to work on traffic around the Monticello town Square. The meeting was planned after District 4 Commissioner Asher Gray said the county wants to be in on discussions with the city for improvements to the…
A group called Bridging Monticello brought the Jasper Jubilee—a local celebration held annually in the late 80s and early 90s—back to life Saturday when several groups set up in places around town to raise money, votes, or just educate people about their services. Just4Fun Radio broadcast from early morning until mid afternoon, and the local…
Last Sunday, May 12, Jasper County deputies conducted a vehicle stop on Jackson Lake Road. After a brief investigation several ounces of suspected marijuana were located, concealed inside the vehicle. The following individuals were arrested and charged with possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute •Dayton Beam, 18, of Monticello •Breanna Smith, 17, also of…
The Jasper County School Board, at its regular meeting Monday evening, agreed to contract out custodial services for the system. Board members had previously agreed to look at proposals and see if the system could save money by contracting out the service. Health care is so expensive to the system, the board thought the custodians…
Cecil Janet Bailey Davis, age 94, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024, three days before her ninety-fifth birthday, in Jackson. Janet Davis was born in Monticello on May 11, 1929 to the late Robert Jackson Bailey and Laura Myrtice Edwards Bailey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband…
Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office arrested a number of people in the last week for various charges. Those arrested, and their charges, include: •Tiffany Michelle Stewart, 36, Mansfield—failure to appear for a fingerprintable charge •Zechariah Joseph Whitby, 25, Monticello—probation revocation/modification •Ariana Joi Johnson, 17, Monticello—driving while license suspended or revoked •Jason Terry Thompson,…
The Jasper County School Board heard from Jenny Lowe, director of the preschool, about its policy council during its regular meeting Tuesday evening at the board office on College Street. Ms. Lowe reviewed who was on the policy council and the topics it discusses. The Policy Council is the equivalent of the other schools School…
Jasper County Superior Court conducted a motion day Tuesday under the jurisdiction of Judge Terry Massey. Results from the criminal session included Demarcus D. Lynwood having his probation revoked to the state penal system until his probation expires in June 2026 for new charges. Those charges include robbery, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during…
Tim Womack was sworn in to serve on the Monticello City Council last Thursday morning at the Blaque Butterfly in Monticello where the City Council had a retreat that day. Jasper County Probate Judge Andrea Brown did the honors of swearing in the new councilman. He was elected in a run-off vote last Tuesday. Jasperites…