The Jasper County School Board regular meeting Tuesday offered much information to the board members and others present. Tasia Ellis, the Career, Technical, A coordinator at Jasper County High School shared that it is CTAE month and named many of the activities the students are taking part in and actions the school is taking to…
It was a new chapter in a familiar book for the Piedmont Academy girls basketball team. The Lady Cougars, similar to how they did in the regular season, cruised through the region tournament last week and stepped right into state competition on Tuesday. In their opening-round game of the GISA Class AA state tournament, the…
The Piedmont Academy boys basketball team is set for the state tournament and is hoping to continue its successful season. ‘Winning region was awesome for the players,” coach Jimmy Link said. “Now we will look to see what we can do in the state tournament.” The Cougars (17-7 overall) were scheduled to host Windsor Academy…
Voters in Jasper County, like those across the state, will have plenty of opportunity to express their opinions this year. First chance will be the city of Monticello special election for Mayor Pro-tem scheduled for March 15. Mrs. Gail Harrell vacated the Mayor Pro-tem seat to run for Mayor. She was elected, without opposition. So…
Introduction: Do you feel the tremors—the financial shifting under your feet? Will we ever see an economic boycott in our lifetime? You have got to admit there appear to be storm clouds looming on the horizon. At the present time, we are experiencing a time of inflation (consumer prices are up 7.5% compared to January…
Starting in 776 B.C. the ancient original Olympics began at the base of Mount Olympus in Greece. The games took place every four years and brought athletes from all over Greece. A truce between the city-states that made up Greece at the time helped the athletes, spectators, and religious leaders travel safely to the Games.…
Well professional football is over for now, with the playing of the 56th Super Bowl last Sunday. One of the best things about the annual sports extravaganza is the high dollar commercials that air during the sportscast. There was one commercial that I think summed up how most football fanatics feel about the close of…
Open congressional seats are viewed by some to be as valuable as gold. There are several reasons. First, seats in congress typically are spoken for. It often takes an incumbent deciding to seek another office or to retire before it is given up. In the 10th District, which includes Jasper County, the seat is open…
The Piedmont Academy varsity girls soccer team has been busy preparing for its 2022 campaign. New coach Mary Mclendon said the team has competed in two scrimmages against Lake Oconee Academy and George Walton Academy. “I am really excited about this upcoming season,” the coach said. “We have a lot of new faces and have…
The successful start to the new season continued for the Jasper County-Monticello High School girls soccer team last week. The Lady Canes defeated Putnam County 3-1 and the victory was a milestone for the program, coach Angela Savage said. “It has been four years since we have played Putnam County and they have always been…