On this first week of 2021 it is almost impossible for one to be optimistic about our future, but age has a lot to do with it since there is so much to compare today to. French writer, John-Baptiste Alphonse Kerr, editor of French newspaper, Le Figaro, founded in 1826, once wrote, “The more things…
The Jasper County-Monticello High School varsity boys basketball team battled until the end but fell short on the road against Northeast-Macon 63-59. Saturday’s game was a 3-AA contest as the Hurricanes are now 1-6 overall an 1-1 in region play. Senior Landon Bonner paced the team with 28 points. “We played well for three quarters,”…
Rydell Jackson had been involved with high school football for decades as a player, assistant coach and head coach. Jackson felt it was time for something new, however, and has stepped down after three seasons as head coach at Jasper County-Monticello High School. He is currently transitioning to a new role as transportation director for…
Medical and health care facilities must ensure full HIPAA compliance to protect their patients’ privacy. Here are a few key violations to keep an eye out for. HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. This public US law was enacted to protect patients’ private medical information and records, also known as protected…
Field Trip Safety Checklist for Every Teacher As the days of longer sunlight begin to win out over the cold and dark, one school year full of trials ends, and the planning for a new one can begin. No doubt, field trips will look very different for a while. Kids may not file onto cramped…
Charles Brand Bramlett of Monticello passed away at the age of 78 on December 27, 2020. The ever-steady pillar of our family, adoring husband, loving father, and doting Papa has ended his journey on earth. He was a God-fearing man whose work ethic was unrivaled, loyalty to his friends unending, and devotion to his family…
John Buford Hinesley, age 74, died Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020 at Jasper Memorial Hospital. Johnny, as most people knew him, was born in Macon, on June 22, 1946 to the late John Dunn Hinesley and Jewel Buford Hinesley. He was an only child and grew up in Warrenton, and had most recently called Valdosta, home.…
Eddie Ray Tyler, age 78, passed away Monday, Dec. 28, 2020 at The Retreat Nursing Home. Eddie Ray Tyler was born in Monticello on March 6, 1942 to the late William Ray Tyler and Minnie Eunice Williams Tyler. He was a lifelong resident of Jasper County and a member of the Monticello Presbyterian Church. He…