In years gone by, if we could make it until midnight, it was fun. Watching the crowd in Times Square wearing funny hats, singing New York New York, and a host on the one and only televised celebration, Dick Clark. They still use his name in the title of the show, but for how long.…
Aside from Grand Jury, Jasper Superior Court has been busy over the past few weeks settling criminal cases. The following results are from sessions handled in December 2023. On December 19, Alehandjro Prescott was sentenced to five years with the first 30 days in Jasper County jail for driving the wrong way on a one-way…
The overall record for the Piedmont Academy varsity girls basketball team stands at 4-4 as the second half of the 2023-24 season arrives. While not eye-catching, the record has been a result of an extremely tough schedule as well as an injury that has kept a key team member sidelined. “When I scheduled the games…
While you are making out your grocery list for the big Thanksgiving meal next week, remember to check the expiration on your fire extinguisher to make sure it is valid. Or make sure you have a fire extinguisher. There are quite a few types of fire extinguishers that are made especially for specific fires such…
Introduction: Jesus lovingly warned His disciples to pray when things look bad. This is in the context just before He returns in glory and power. Are you praying about the End Time Events? If not, why not? And if so, how should we pray? A closer look at the words of our Lord and Savior…
It’s November—the only month with a day set aside just to give thanks! Whew, we sure need to be thankful more often than that. I, for one, am thankful we do not have a fatal automobile accident on the front page of today’s paper. This county has lost too many lives in recent weeks to…
It was a successful start for the Piedmont Academy Middle School wrestling team last week. The Mat Cougars hosted a series of exhibition matches against several opponents including Henderson Middle School, Rock Spring and Jones County Middle School. Overall, the Middle School Mat Cougar wrestlers went 26-16. “All of our wrestlers made a strong showing…