Between HGTV and YouTube tutorials, taking your renovation project into your own hands has never been easier. Many people are taking their love for DIY projects one step further by flipping houses for a profit. Before you grab your mallet and power drill, however, check out these tips for flipping a house to ensure…
Judy Delene Clark, of Monticello, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2019, at the age of 73. A supportive and faithful member of Higher Praise Tabernacle, Judy, in her daily life, demonstrated a strong commitment to family and a tireless work ethic. At home, she was at her best whenever she was cooking or baking, and…
A celebration of life for Lillie Kate Howard Peacock, who died August 8, 2019, was held Saturday at New Prospect Liberty C.M.E. Church. Interment was in the church cemetery. Rev. Ricky Hammond, pastor of St. John C.M.E. Church officiated. Lillie Kate Howard was welcomed into the world by her parents, Terrell Howard and Estelle Levette-Howard…
Mrs. Ollie Rozzie Davis-Robinson was born to the late Jessie Lee Wilson-Davis and John Thomas Davis on October 17, 1922, in Monticello. She departed this life on Saturday, August 10, 2019. She joined Shady Grove Baptist Church of Shady Dale at an early age, and was an active member until her death. One of her…
A few thefts were reported in the last week in varying parts of the county. A resident in Hillsboro said that numerous items had been taken from his home on Hwy. 11 south between April 1 and August 16. In addition, a resident on Mason Street reported a television being stolen, and a resident on…
Monday was a busy and long day at the Courthouse as the Jasper Superior Court’s criminal trial calendar was reviewed by Judge Amanda Petty. No trials will follow this week. Joseph Clinton Kirkpatrick received the heftiest sentence of the day with 10 years of confinement of a 25 year sentence for two counts of child…
The Jasper County Grand Jury convened last week for the August 2019 Term to consider a total of 22 bills of indictments of which 20 were true-billed. Presenting indictments were District Attorney (DA) Stephen Bradley, Assistant DA Brent Cochran, and Victims’ Advocate Gay Mooney who were assisted by the Jasper County Sheriff Office and bailiffs.…
Gail Harrell and Bobby Jacobs both qualified to run as Mayor Pro-tem in the City of Monticello election scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 5. In addition, Jenny Hughes Murphy has qualified for re-election to the District 2, Post 2 seat on City Council, and Cynthia Miller qualified for re-election to the District 1, Post 2 seat.…
At their first home game Monday, the Lady Canes did not disappoint. In front of their entourage, they took on the Lady Devils of Jackson High School, winning 7-2. Keeping the Lady Devils to three up, three down, in the first inning, the Lady Canes scored their first run. After a stand up double to…