You will not want to miss this Downtown event! Today, July 19th, enjoy an afternoon and early evening (4 p.m. to 8 p.m.) on the Square in Monticello for Mingle With A Purpose.What’s the purpose? The purpose is to collect classroom items for the teachers of Jasper County which will benefit the children of Jasper…
Some 365 people had voted either Republican or Democratic as of Wednesday morning, and another 100 had returned absentee ballots in early voting for next Tuesday’s primary run-off. Only 395 people voted Republican in the primary in May, so it is a larage turnout for a run-off already. Early voting continues today and tomorrow from…
During last week’s Jasper County Superior court session with a light docket of cases, Judge Brenda Trammell ordered Andre Tobler to serve 90 days in Jasper County jail for a guilty plea to possession of cocaine with intent to distribute. Mr. Tobler was sentenced to seven years but following the jail time could be placed…
Madge Carnes Roper, age 89, passed away Monday, July 16, 2018, at her residence. Madge Roper was born and raised in Franklin, N.C. to the late Harley Joseph Carnes and Pallie Maybelle Welch Carnes. She and her late husband, David Arlin Roper moved to Jasper County in the late 1940’s. “Miss” Madge was a loving…
A celebration of life for Mrs. Mattie Pearl Marks Smith, who died July 7, 2018, was held Friday, July 13, at Springfield Missionary Baptist Church in Monticello. Rev. Dr. Jimmy Horton officiated. Burial was in South View Cemetery. Mrs. Smith was born in Marshville, Ga. on December 19, 1941, to the late Dollie B. Marks…
A celebration of life for Willie Joe Driskell, who died July 9, 2018, was held Saturday, July 14, at Springfield Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Dr. Jimmy Horton pastor, Rev. Preston Campbell officiating. Burial was in New Community Cemetery in Adgateville. Willie Joe Driskell was born September 19, 1943 to the late Mattie Pearl LaVaughn Driskell…
The Monticello City Council met in a called meeting Monday to review city manager applications, discuss merit raises, and determine if an interim city manager was needed. After much discussion, council agreed to ask current City Manager Doug White to stay until October 31, or until a replacement can be found. Mr. White apparently has…
An excerpt from “The Fresh Word of the Day” (Day 29), by Phillip D. Marks, Sr. Psalm 34 “Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” (NIV) Do you have any “picky eaters” in your family? By picky, I mean there are certain things they do…
Welcome to the South. Poison Oak, what a lovely vine you are, just some tender shoots at first, then those five leaves appear. Under porches, hidden in other vines, and always lurking so my pup finds it while doing her business and brings it in on her fur. Every summer, you attack me whether directly…
I’m Fixin’ To present part 54 of Southern Justice: Ray McKinley was stumped when Joey Stika requested an address to send what ever he was going to send. Thinking that B. Wendell wouldn’t want anything from The Gentlemen’s Club coming to the office, he volunteered his home address and asked when he should expect delivery.…