The Jasper County Commissioners at their regular meeting Monday evening voted to lower taxes for Jasperites. Commissioners discussed setting the millage at 11.114 mills which would be the rollback rate for the tax rate to remain the same. However, commissioners clearly wanted to give residents a break, and lowered the millage another three-fourths of a…
A celebration for life for Sallie Kate Sands, who died May 23, 2023 at Jasper Memorial Hospital, was held Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at St. James A.M.E. Church in Monti- cello. Rev. Reginald E. Jacobs, Sr., pastor; Rev. Joseph L. Burney, eulogist. Ms. Sands was born July 17, 1938 in Monticello. She was preceded in…
Larry Eugene Mize, age 80, of White Plains, formerly of Monticello, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023, at his residence. Larry Mize was born in Greensboro, to the late Robert L. Mize and Helen Griffith Mize. He married the late Betty Ann Limbough Mize in 1962. Originally from Conyers, they lived in West Monroe, La.…
Congratulations to all of our Jasper County students, especially the graduates of the Class of 2023. Your life is just beginning. From this moment your success will most likely depend on you. Most of us remember the first and last day of our school even if it has been 50 years or more. And the…
Brittany Cedars, Jason Cedars, Dorothy Cedars (left to right) and Bob Cedars (not pictured) recently visited Las Vegas. They rode the High Roller, which is overlooking the Flamingo Hotel pool. Besides taking their chances at the casinos, they also visited the Bellagio Gardens, rode up in the Eiffel Tower and watched the Bellagio water show,…
BARRELL RACING IS ONE RODEO EVENT The Shady Dale Rodeo, presented by Masonic Lodges Walton #200 and Jasper #50 of Jasper County, will hold its 39th annual event Friday, June 2 and Saturday, June 3 at 8 p.m. This anniversary event will highlight some of the top riders across the state whilst bringing the community…