Myrtice Velma Evans Watson, 94, of Macon, died Wednesday, April 26, at the Medical Center of Central Georgia in Macon.Myrtice Watson was a native of Jasper County. She lived in Warner Robins before moving to Macon ten years ago. Her parents were the late Walter S. Evans and Georgia Florence Chaffin Evans.She was a member…
(Editor’s Note: The following column was submitted by Rob Andrews, Related Vocational Instruction [RVI] teacher at Jasper County High School to share with our readers.)By ROB ANDREWSI am the lucky one. I am the one with the best job of anyone on the staff at Jasper County High School.We often hear students identify the teachers…
Funeral services for Earnest “Nick-Bone” Franklin Nix, 73, of Monticello were held April 29 at St. James A.M.E. Church with burial in South View Cemetery. The Rev. Randy Strozier officiated.He died April 25.Mr. Nix was born December 2, 1932 to the late Freddie and Dollie Mae Standifer Nix. He worked for K.C. Pope and was…
The Alcovy Shores Water & Sewer Authority (ASWSA) is seeking a new board member to replace current chairman Jim Brown, who will not seek reappointment when his term expires in July.Chairman Brown notified fellow board members Mary Ann Hyde and Bobby McDaniel of his decision to not seek reappointment during last Thursday’s quarterly meeting of…
After Monday’s regular meeting of the Jasper County Commission adjourned, the commissioners had a called meeting concerning an appeal of termination by Andrea Appling, a former employee in the county’s tax maintenance office.Mrs. Appling’s attorney presented a brief overview of Mrs. Appling’s case. She pointed out that in six years, Mrs. Appling had no disciplinary…
The ‘Canes broke out of their seven game losing streak when they traveled to Augusta last Thursday, and backed by an outstanding defense, pitcher J.C. Dunagan threw a no-hitter.The ‘Canes defeated the Josey Eagles 9-0. Dunagan struck out 13 batters, gave up just three walks, and faced only 25 batters out of a minimum of…
The Piedmont Academy baseball team pushed Memorial Day Academy to the limit, but when all the smoke had cleared, the Diamond Cougars saw their 2006 season come to a close Tuesday in Savannah.Piedmont lost the third and deciding game 11-2 to complete what turned out to be a surprisingly strong season in which coach Danny…
Shondra Williams and James Lawrence, Jasper County High School senior and junior, are headed to the state track competition as representatives of the 7AA Region.Miss Williams, the sole Lady Hurricane track competitor this year, did extremely well during region competition held last week in Augusta. During the competition, she earned first place in the long…
Lance Richardson turned in the top performance for the Piedmont Academy track teams at the recent Class AA state meet.Richardson was sixth in the 100-meter hurdles to pace the Piedmont boys. Tyler Landress also earned a seventh-place finish in the 3,200-meter run.For the Lady Cougars, Priscilla Jones was seventh in the 3,200-meter run in Albany.Prior…