Pastor Melvin Henry preach James 4:8; the message was draw near to God. Hebrews 13:5 says Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. To the Monticello News staff it is always good to say thank you all for the time putting the News.Hebrews 7:18-28 says Yes, the Old requirement about priesthood was set…
I have been doing some interesting reading lately…and I‘m not the only one. If you google Paycheck Protection Loan data, you can find everyone who received a loan from the government because of money lost to the Covid-19 pandemic. I just wish everyone in Jasper County who got a loan would put an ad in…
Summer work continues for both the Jasper County-Monticello High School and Piedmont Academy football teams. Both programs enter their respective 2021 seasons with new head coach. Aaron Pitts is entering his first season with the Canes while Clint Satterfield will direct the Cougars. Pitts and Satterfield both have been pleased with how their athletes have…
The 2021 season is just around the corner for the Jasper County-Monticello High School fast-pitch softball team. Coach Justin Hamby’s team will open the new campaign on Monday, Aug. 9 at 5:30 p.m. at Putnam County High School in Eatonton. The Lady Canes will then face Eastside High School of Covington on August 10 at…
The Piedmont Academy varsity fast-pitch softball team won the ultimate goal last season and the Lady Cougars are hoping for more success in 2021. Piedmont won the GISA Class AA championship last fall and will begin their title defense on Monday, Aug. 2 with a home doubleheader against Bulloch Academy at 4 p.m. The Lady…
Kermit Leslie “Les” Evans of Monticello, age 64, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021 after an extended illness. Les was born on November 22, 1956, in Espanola, NM. His parents were the late William K. and Minnie S. Evans. At the age of 17, Les enlisted in the United States Navy. He spent time in…
Mrs. Josephine Moore passed away at Coliseum Hospital on Tuesday. Services are pending. Smith and Sons Funeral Home, 706-468-6625, is in charge of arrangements.
Oliver Eugene Dunn, 71, died July 9, 2021. A graveside service is scheduled Wednesday, July 14, at 11 a.m. at Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Smith and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Charles Edward Ford of Monticello, passed away on July 9, 2021, at the age of 80. Charles was born on December 3, 1940, in Thomaston, Ga. He was the first son of the late Frank and Thelma (Gill) Ford of Thomaston, Georgia, and affectionately known as “Charlie” by many of his friends and family. After…