Angela (Angie) Marie Standifer Benton, was born on October 11, 1962, to the late Charles Edgar Standifer and the late Mrs. Mary Delois Standifer.On July 2, 2025, after a long battle of lymphoma, God called Angela to her eternal home.Angie graduated from Jasper County Comprehensive High School in 1980. Upon finishing high school, Angie attended…
On July 1 at approximately noon, deputies on the Patrol Division and the Crime Suppression Unit executed a search warrant at 188 Tower Street in Monticello. The following were arrested: Daniel David Andersin-Falero, 23, Monticello —Possession of Schedule I Drugs, Possession of Drug Related Objects, Obstruction of Officers George Gabriel Fernandez, 24, Monticello— Possession of…
Monticello City Council members breezed through their agenda Tuesday evening following the issuance of a proclamation honoring former mayor, the late Susan Dykes Holmes. Her husband and son, John Paul Holmes, Sr. and John Paul Holmes, Jr. were there to accept the honor on behalf of the family. “I thank council and the mayor for…
The Jasper County Board of Commissioners honored several people at its meeting Monday evening, while also approving some rezoning requests and handling other business. Board Chair and District 2 Commissioner Bruce Henry read a proclamation for J’Quavious Thurmond (see related story) then Sheila Pounds read a proclamation honoring Don and Donna Shipp for their many…
Two people were injured, requiring hospitalization, during the fireworks extravaganza held Friday night in Shady Dale. Ed Westbrook explained what happened. He said there were seven crew members working on setting the fireworks off for the enjoyment of the crowd gathered. He said they shoot the fireworks in racks of 12, and about a third…
Early voting for the Democratic primary for the Public Service Commission takes place through tomorrow, July 11 at the Jasper County Courthouse. Election day is Tuesday, July 15, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with the Jasper County Courthouse being the only polling place open. Persons eligible to vote include those who voted Democratic in…
This past school year was one of adjustment for Danny Camp. After being a coach for almost 30 years, the Piedmont Academy athletic director stepped away from on-the-field coaching to be an administrator. It was also the first year back at Piedmont Academy for Camp, the place where he started his career. After successful stints…
On June 22, 24 Jasper County High School Beta Club students left to compete at the Senior National Beta Club Convention in Orlando, Fla. Students arrived Sunday evening, ate pizza, and then were ready to practice from show choir to robotics to speech. On Monday, reimagine, recreate, recycle competed with a paper mache manatee. That…
Dr. Irvin Clark, President of Southern Crescent Technical College (SCTC), announces that Stone Workman has been elected to serve as Chairman of the SCTC Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2025. Mr. Workman succeeds Rebecca Hadley-Catter who recently completed her term as Chairwoman. Mr. Workman has served on the Board since 2018, representing Jasper County.…
We live in a great nation. The people within her walls are strong and true—we are resilient proud, generous, brave, and diverse. Though we have our differences— these separations immediately dissolve into empathy and unity the minute tragedy strikes. The horrific events that have unfolded in Texas, and just recently in North Carolina have revealed…