For all the success the Piedmont Academy varsity girls basketball team has enjoyed this season, the coaches and players were looking for a signature win that would elevate the program to the next level.The Lady Cougars got that win last Thursday by defeating Class AAA John Milledge Academy at home 52-49. Sydney Stroud scored 15…
Piedmont Academy’s varsity boys basketball team had undefeated John Milledge Academy on the ropes last Thursday but in the end could not deliver the knockout punch. The Cougars used a methodical approach in the home contest and had a game at a potential game-winning 3-pointer but the Class AAA Trojans held on for a 35-32…
The Jasper County-Monticello High School competition cheerleading team is eyeing this weekend’s region meet with lofty aspirations. “Our goal is to present a tight, clean routine in which the girls can be proud,” said coach Bonnie Garvin. “This has been a very difficult season as we have battled against multiple COVID quarantines as well as…
The Jasper County Commissioners, at their regular monthly meeting Monday, held three public hearings, including one for a new cell tower; appointed numerous people to boards, and conducted more interviews for the Public Facilities Authority Board (PFA). Four people will be named to the PFA, and about 10 have expressed interest. The commissioners interviewed some…
All eyes will be on Tampa, Fla. this coming Sunday, Feb. 7, as the LV Super Bowl, 55th one, comes to town. This is the first Super Bowl in its history that has a hometown football team playing. Who came up with the name Super Bowl? Funny you should ask. The founder of the Kansas…
Jasper County’s recorded Covid-19 cases have inched up slightly from last week’s number as cases nationwide reflect a decrease in transmission though deaths are increasing. The North Central Health District (NCHD) has local cases at 568 for confirmed cases and 600 for presumptive cases. Local hospitializations stand at 53 and deaths at 27. Cases are…
Sara Elizabeth Aaron Kinard, age 84, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021 at The Retreat Nursing Home. Sara Kinard was born on March 20, 1936 to the late Silas Aaron and Florrie Minter Aaron. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Hershel Legare Kinard; grandson, Josh Kinard; and brother…
Timothy Ray Pitts, age 70, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021, at his residence. “Tim” Pitts was born in Atlanta, to the late Billie Ann Smith Pitts and Raymond Joe Pitts on June 25, 1950. He served in the United States Navy on aircraft carriers, USS Forrestal, USS John F. Kennedy and USS Independence, in…
Richard Elkins of Monticello, went to his heavenly home Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, at the age of 77. He was a faithful servant of God and a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Mr. Elkins was a member of High Point Baptist Church in Covington,…
A celebration of life for Fazetta “Faye” Lampkin, was held January 23, 2021 at Greater Philadelphia Baptist Church grounds in Monticello. Rev. Terry Glawson, pastor, officiated. Ms. Lampkin was born May 11, 1965 to the late Lillie Mae Olds in Macon. After a life well lived, she gained her wings on January 15, 2021. Faye…