Kevin Wayne Hopper, age 60, of Haddock passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022, at his residence.Kevin Hopper was born in Baton Rouge, La. to Margaret Mouser Hopper and the late Thomas Hopper. He married Vicki Allaben Pope on June 17, 1995. They lived in Alpharetta before moving to Haddock in 2007. Before becoming disabled, Kevin…
On Tuesday, May 3, just before 8 a.m., the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call for service involving a student with a weapon at the Jasper County Middle School. Deputies arrived on scene at approximately 8:02 a.m., and were able to identify, locate and detain the suspect by approximately 8:12 a.m. After searching…
Jasper Superior Court produced several probation sentences from its criminal court calendar. Those sentences are as follows: Michael A. Dempsey, sentenced to six years with the first two years in confinement for two counts of driving while license suspended, two counts of hit and run, reckless driving, and possession of methamphetamine. Fined $1,000. Allen M.…
It’s almost time! Graduation is right around the corner, and The Monticello News plans to salute the 2022 graduates in a special section to be published on Thursday, May 19. Many people and businesses choose this time to salute their favorite grad—be it child, grandchild, neighbor, friend, or whatever relation. The Monticello News is offering…
A celebration of life for Mrs. Ruby L.B. Boykin was held Sunday, May 1, 2022 at St. James A.M.E. Church, 514 Funderburg Drive in Monticello. Rev. Reginald E. Jacobs, Sr., pastor; Rev. Dr. Donna Marie Calix, eulogist Mrs. Ruby L. B. Boykin was born on May 16, 1930 to the late Luke Broddus and Ruby…
Everybody has a right to have their own opinion, whether they express it or not. And here in America, we like to think that we have the freedom to express those opinions—it’s called Freedom of Speech or the First Amendment. Americans also like to think that they have the freedom of choice…and most times we…
Mothers, we all have one. They come in all sizes, ages, nationalities. Some of us have natural mothers, others adopted mothers, again all kinds. Hopefully, you had a mother who nurtured you from birth, had patience to teach you how to do the essential skills in life, gave you time to develop your personality, gave…
After almost 40 years in ministry, I have certainly preached a lot of sermons and handled countless situations concerning marriage. Here’s one thing I’ve found to be true: a marriage always starts as ideal but then comes an ordeal, and when issues aren’t resolved, one of the two ends up wanting a new deal. I’ve…
The Jasper County High School Hurricane track squads had several competitors qualify for the State Sectionals Qualifying Meet that will be Saturday, May 7 as a results of their performance at the Region Meet held the past week. Competitors that placed in the top four tiers of their event at region will advance. The Hurricane…
The Jasper County School Board at its regular meeting April 19, approved a $109,803 appropriation to cover the local cost of a $2,000 per teacher supplement not included in HB 190 signed by Gov. Brian Kemp. The legislature approved the action, but Jasper County has 51 employees not included in HB 190…whether they are covered…