Watching sports with the family isn’t an uncommon activity in American households. Doing this can cause a child to fall in love with a sport and grow up wanting to play it. However, others become more fascinated with a different aspect—they love the broadcast team commentating or conducting interviews throughout the event. Sports broadcasting is…
No one could’ve predicted how crazy this year would be. The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed every facet of people’s lives. With all of these changes and uncertainty comes high levels of anxiety. Individuals who are struggling to cope should read about the most effective ways to relieve stress. Exercise Exercise is a great stress-reliever. When…
A vehicle’s automatic transmission is one of the most expensive components to replace and one of the most complicated to repair. To avoid shelling out a substantial amount of cash or pulling your hair out trying to conduct challenging repairs, it’s best to prevent issues from occurring in the first place. Here are some tips…
Whether you’re the manager of a recycling facility or you’re working toward opening your own, efficiency is the means to a profitable business. Of course, providing adequate training will increase your employees’ proficiency, but they’ll also need equipment. Follow our guide to learn the essential machinery for recycling facilities. Magnetic separators Whether your facility primarily…
Jasper Superior Court conducted a hearing for a sole defendant involved in two separate cases on June 30, under the jurisdiction of Judge Terry Massey. Kenneth Standifer, who agreed to a plea deal for both cases, was sentenced to four years with the first 30 days in Jasper County jail for one count of aggravated…
Jasper County arrested and booked an accused murderer Monday night, then transported him to Newton County to face charges of murder, felony murder, and possession of a firearm or knife during the commission of or attempt to commit a crime. Alex Khalil Smith of Monticello is charged with the murder of his girlfriend, Cassandra Arnold.…
Due to the summer heat, and for the safety of both patients and staff, North Central Health District’s (NCHD) Covid-19 testing sites, called specimen points of collection (SPOC), will have updated hours beginning this week. The Jasper County Health Department (JCHD) will now test patients Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. until noon. Beginning Saturday,…
Jasper County High School seniors will march through the Monticello square on Thursday, July 23, at 1 p.m. for their senior parade. Seniors will gather in the parking lot of Monticello Baptist Church at 12:45 p.m.. At 1 p.m. the group will walk down to West Washington Street, turn left and walk to the square,…
The new football season continues to move closer into view for the Piedmont Academy Cougars. Piedmont returned to preseason conditioning last week following the “dead week” and coaches are in Jekyll Island this week for clinics. Preseason work will pick back up on Monday, July 20. “Things continue to go well,” said coach Will Johnson.…
Piedmont Academy softball coach Joe Johnson said his players are taking things “day by day” as the 2020 season approaches. The Lady Cougars are scheduled to open the new campaign Aug.11 against Loganville Christian Academy. A preseason tournament in late July at Windsor Academy has been cancelled. “We haven’t missed a beat in our practices…