A sports team having a successful season is always an accomplishment and always enjoyable for fans of that respective franchise.To be able to win season after season at a high level is more unusual and why all sports dynasties are to be admired, regardless of the sport.It’s up to debate on what sport (and at…
With Fire Prevention Week here, our local Public Safety agencies have been teaching and reminding our local children about how to stay safe in emergencies. Last Friday Shiloh Christian Academy hosted Jasper County Fire Rescue, Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, Jasper County Public Health, and AirMethods along with the educational Smoke House on loan from Putnam…
Nearly every American uses technology to make life easier. For people with disabilities or those “aging in place,” however, assistive technology is more than a luxury…it is an essential tool for independence in doing things. With these devices, elderly can stay in their own homes longer. Assistive technology can be: •A simple “low tech”, low…
Duane Meredith Wardwell, age 85, of Monticello, passed away Monday, Oct, 8, 2018, at The Retreat Nursing Home. Duane Wardwell was born in Perham, Maine to the late Garfield Wardwell and Dorothy Blackstone Wardwell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Francine Horton Wardwell. He married Cherry Warren in…
Ernest Ray Puckett, age 63, of Morrow, passed away Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, at his residence. Ernest Puckett was born in Duluth, Ga., to the late Homer Puckett and Mary Lue Harbin Puckett. He worked as a self-employed carpenter. Ernest Puckett was a good husband, father, and grandfather. He was proud of his work in…
After months of review and several discussions, some often heated, the Monticello City Council voted to pass the Service Delivery Strategy (SDS) 4-1. Stone Workman, Mayor pro tem, was the sole hold out. Councilman David Wease made the motion and Councilman Larry Thurman seconded. The newly passed SDS will remain in place for the next…
A celebration of life for Mrs. Inez Jackson Cargile will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 at 1 p.m. at St. James A.M.E. Church, 514 Funderburg Drive in Monticello. Mrs. Cargile passed peacefully at her home surrounded by family members on September 28 . Interment at Community Cemetery in Agateville. Smith and Sons Funeral…
I’m Fixin’ To present part 65 of Southern Justice: Chris Adams was stunned to hear from Rick Junior that he was a suspect in the drowning of Jackie Payne-Haselton. “What! Are you sure she’s dead? And why would anyone suspect me? I haven’t been to the lake in weeks!” Rick Junior held his hand up…
Education transforms lives. Where did your education start? Tomorrow, October 5th, is World Teacher’s Day. It celebrates the right to education and the value of teachers who do start most everyone’s education.. In the United States, the Boston Latin School was begun in 1635 and funded by public funds. The school still exists today. Georgia…
Get your child signed up today!! Friday, Oct. 12 and Monday, Oct. 15 have openings available (4-6:30p.m.)! You only attend one class for your child to be fluent and certified in CPR, Choking, and AED use. The American Heart Association recognizes that children ages 10 and up can retain the knowledge and perform CPR when…