Here it is, just over a week before Christmas (at this writing), and I, Kathy Mudd, have my decorations up, most of my Christmas cards sent, and several presents actually wrapped and under the tree.This is unusual territory for me. I’m the queen of last minute shopping, and sometimes I have to wrap on Christmas…
Are the so-called impeachment hearings still going on? If so, why? Anyone with any piece of a brain knows full well President Trump is not going to be removed from office. It’s not because half of the country would revolt (I truly believe that would happen) but because this whole dog and pony show is…
Catalytic converters are being taken apparently for their value, with Shiloh Baptist previously having reported theirs stolen, and this week one was taken from the Monticello First United Methodist Church and one from the Jasper County Extension Office, according to reports from the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO). In addition, there were two reports this…
The on-the-field success enjoyed by the Piedmont Academy football team in 2019 has led to several postseason honors. The Cougars, who recently finished as state runner-up for GISA Class A, had four players named All-Region and one to the All-State team. Chris Pittman was named All-Region and All-State for his junior season. Pittman was a…
Piedmont Academy’s varsity girls basketball team earned a region win Friday in its home contest against Brandon Hall. The Lady Cougars (1-2 overall) took a 36-21 victory as Hannah Tyler scored 13 points in the region contest. Jayden Young (8 points), Sydney Stroud (six points), Haley Ann Frank (four points), Haiden Crews (three points) and…
Despite a very short amount of practice time as a complete squad the Piedmont Academy varsity boys basketball team earned region wins in its opening games last week. The Cougars defeated Brandon Hall 66-58 at home on Friday before traveling to Oak Mountain in Carrollton the following day for a 53-32 victory. Coach Will Johnson…
Stephanie Pittman (center) who had six chances on the Grand Prize honor roll is the winner! Her name was chosen by Harper Tanner Saturday on the Square, when The Monticello News went Facebook Live courtesy of the Monticello-Jasper County Chamber of Commerce. Little Harper drew and read the name, and word got to Mrs. Pittman.…
To host a successful holiday party that flows well throughout the evening and keeps your guests happy and entertained, you must adequately prepare your home. Take a look at these ways to prepare your house for a holiday party before you start your preparations. Clean Before hosting a holiday party, you should make it a…
Having a safe work environment starts at the top. It’s management’s job to put safety procedures and practices into place and make sure they are followed. Reinforcement of the safety policies will make sure they are observed daily and become automatic to the workforce. There are guidelines published by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration…
A celebration of life for Jerry Lewis Pope, “The Pope” who died November 29, 2019, was held December 4, 2019, at Springfield Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Dr. Jimmy Horton, pastor; Rev. Gayle Swift Middlebrook, eulogist. Burial was in Mt. Olive Church Cemetery. Mr. Pope entered this world on December 5, 1957, with his larger-than-life presence.…