February is Black History Month and many movies, television shows and documentaries have been shown this month that are about the history of black men and women, their accomplishments and struggles.Starting in 1619 slavers brought millions of Africans to the United States and sold. Slaves were in every part of the United States, but many…
Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) have been busy in the last week, with 22 people booked into the Jasper County Detention Center. Those booked face all sorts of charges, and many were just taken in to be transferred to another jurisdiction. Those people arrested, and their charges, include: •Marcus Gary Haney, 42,…
De’Ashley Crutchfield Thurman has qualified for the post of Mayor of Monticello. She has submitted the following announcement for the voters of Monticello to learn a little more about her: I am excited to announce that I am running for the Mayor of Monticello. My emphasis is uniting our community to improve the quality of…
Jasper County High School and Piedmont Academy have chosen their STAR students for the 2022-23 school year, and the students have chosen their STAR teachers. The STARs were to be honored yesterday at a luncheon at the Visitors’ Center, hosted by the Monticello-Jasper County Chamber of Commerce. At the luncheon one will be named the…
Monticello City Council members dispensed of business Tuesday evening rather quickly taking action on several agenda items. The council unanimously approved a contract with Steele Co to construct the city’s new work building that was voted down during last month’s regular meeting but approved during a called meeting last month. Contract stipulations include work beginning…
Ronald ”Ronnie” David Waits, passed away Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023 at home surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his mother Mary Imogene Holcombe, his father Frank Waits and brothers Jerrold and Tim Waits. Ronnie was born June 28, 1948. He was a kind and giving man. He will be forever in our…
Piedmont Academy’s baseball team will look to return to state championship glory this spring under the direction of a new coach. Casey Moody is directing the Diamond Cougars in 2023 replacing former coach Matt Britt who guided the team to the state semifinals last spring. Players on the varsity roster for 2023 include Cameron Anglin,…
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Another February has rolled around. In addition to another Valentine’s Day and another President’s Day, it also means another Black History Month. The debate will forever continue about whether a black history designation is really needed. I would say that your perspective on the matter determines your opinion on the matter. I have always said…