Whether they’re scaly, furry, or slimy, animals are beloved by many people throughout the world. If you’re one of these people and you want to channel your love for animals into a daily pastime, consider picking up one of these amazing hobbies for animal-lovers. Pet photography If Instagram is any indication, people love taking and…
While mechanics are great for difficult repairs that require the room, parts, and tools, it can cost you a lot of money if you go there for every little fix. Increase your car knowledge, and learn about the easiest car repairs you can do yourself, so you don’t have to pay extra for the labor.…
Kenneth Ellis Pope, age 72, passed away Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, at The Medical Center, Navicent Health in Macon. Kenneth E. Pope was a lifelong resident of Jasper County. His parents were the late Kerby Compton Pope, Jr. and Thelma Grace Wood Pope. He was a dedicated and active member of the Monticello First United…
Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office investigated two burglaries in the last week—one was an amount of cash, and the other was a Ford Fusion which was later recovered. Deputies also investigated a case of ID fraud, and a forgery. In addition, someone stole 4300 gallons of water on Hwy. 83 south from the…
Thomas Earl Matthews, Jr. (Tom) died on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Jasper Memorial Hospital. Tom Matthews was born on December 26, 1949, in Pulaski, Tenn., to Joann Watson Matthews and the late Thomas Earl Matthews, Sr. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Earl and Mary Matthews of…
(Editor’s Note: The Pastor’s Study, which alternates with different pastors/lay people writing an inspirational column, appears here each week. There currently is an opening for someone to write the second or third week of the month, each month. If you, or your pastor, is interested, please contact Kathy Mudd, editor, at 706-468-6511 or editor@themonticellonews.com.)
Up until Monday’s required parent teacher conference with my third grader’s homeroom teacher, L1, I was at a loss for what my “sassing” might be about this week. I pondered the usual topics as Jenny would say—the weather (which in September is not Fall-like at all) and politics (which I just don’t feel like using…
With less than a month completed in the new college football campaign it is already becoming evident that familiar names are the top contenders for the Football Bowl Subdivison playoffs. Clemson, the defending national champion, appears set for another run at the FBS trophy. The Tigers have become a dynasty under head coach Dabo Swinney…
The Jasper County Leadership Class 2019 graduated from a six-month course on September 6 at the Chamber of Commerce First Friday Breakfast. There were 14 participants this year. The recipients ranged from citizens in the county to business owners and employees. The class met once a month to discuss leadership and specific topics. The class…
Piedmont Academy started 2019-2020 as a milestone school year celebrating its 50th anniversary. Piedmont Academy was founded in 1970 and opened its doors with 133 students, 11 teachers, a secretary, a headmaster, Walter Cook, and had a graduating class of four seniors. Today, Piedmont Academy has had over 1,000 seniors walk across its stage to…