How to Puppy-Proof Your Home Getting a new puppy is an exciting time for the whole family. There’s constant excitement and cuteness and never a dull moment. When you get a puppy, you get a new member of the family that you’ll love and care for as your own. One of the most important things…
Diesel engines are incredibly efficient. These engines use cleaner fuels than other vehicles, and they’re excellent for hauling heavy loads. However, it’s your responsibility to ensure that your engine stays in top shape. Read this guide to cleaning your diesel engine so that your car drives smoothly for years to come. Pop the Hood The…
James Steven “Steve” Shaw, 46, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 2, 2020, at Jasper Memorial Hospital. Steve Shaw was born on October 23, 1973 to the late William Crosby Shaw and Dorothy Ann Batchelor Shaw. He was a lifelong resident of Jasper County and a member of Smithboro Baptist Church. He served in the…
Raising any animal is a weighty responsibility that only grows the larger the animal is. You want to be absolutely certain that you can properly provide for it before making a decision. If you are thinking of getting a horse for farm work or pleasure, you should make these considerations for raising horses. Are You…
Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) stopped 114 persons during traffic stops last week, and investigated numerous types of calls, none of which were especially eventful. Persons arrested in the last week, and their charges, include: •Shannon Marie Moore, 41, Monticello—hold for warrant in Douglas Co. •Joshua Vernon Christian, 24, Griffin—hold for warrant…
The Jasper County Commission, at its regular meeting Monday, approved a text amendment to conservation subdivisions requiring subdivisions built in Jasper County now to have at least 30 percent green space. That’s down from the 40 percent that was suggested until this text amendment was passed. The text amendment was necessary because of ambiguous language…
The last day to register for Jasper County Recreation Department fall sports of Football & Cheerleading is slated for Saturday, August 8. Recreation Director Roger Minter asks that parents/guardians do so by the deadline. Persons may register at the complex located at 246 Ted Sauls Road in Monticello or online at www.jaspercorec.com. Call 706-468-4916 for…
Funeral services for Mrs. Bernice Richards Johnson, who died July 26, 2020, were held Friday, July 31, at the chapel of Smith and Sons Funeral Home in Monticello. Mrs. Johnson was born June 26, 1945 to Annie Kate LaVaughn and John Wesley Richards. She attended the Jasper County Training School, graduating in 1964. A church-going…
Summer is in full force, and there’s no better way to spend it than traveling to a local lake or river and enjoying watersports like tubing. However, tubing is known to be dangerous if you don’t take the necessary precautions. Find out some boat safety tips for tubing on the water before the fun begins. Always Wear A Life Vest There…
One part of ministry that comes with the territory of being a pastor is the critiques of the message that is shared every week. Typically, people are kind and gracious to my face. Over the pot roast at home, it may be a different story. But, to me they usually are very complimentary or at…