ALLICE WADE (L), ODESSA BRYANT The Retreat had a special birthday party in May, celebrating two residents who turn 100 this month. Mrs. Odessa Bryant turned 100 years old on May 5, and Mrs. Allice Wade will be 100 years old on May 31. Both ladies sat down and chatted with me briefly this week.…
Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office investigated a couple burglaries in the last week, including one on Alcovy North Drive. In that instance, a saw was taken, along with numerous pieces of jewelry. Other incidents investigated included a report of forgery at Security Finance, and a mailbox theft on Jackson Lake Road. Persons arrested…
The Lady Hurricanes and Hurricane Soccer teams ended their season with honors and recognition of their accomplishments during the 2018 season. As a growing, competitive sport in Monticello, the soccer coaches were pleased with the commitment of the players, the energy of the teams, and the improvements noted on the field. The Lady Canes continue…
Charlie Lester of Hawkinsville was traveling south on Hwy. 11 Tuesday when he failed to maintain lane at Bethel Church Road, and lost control of the tractor-trailer. The truck overturned, and the cargo spilled before it came to rest on the right side of the highway on its side, according to a report from the…
The Jasper County Historical Foundation (JCHF) is inviting the community to BBQ & Music on the front lawn of Thomas Persons Hall on Memorial Day, May 28. This traditional holiday is a tribute to America’s men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. JCHF is serving a plate of Boston butt pork,…
The Piedmont Academy baseball team will go for an unprecedented fifth state championship in as many seasons May 25-26 against a familiar foe. Coach Wes Tanner’s team will face region foe Windsor Academy for the GISA Class AA state title in a best-of-three series at Mercer University in Macon. Game one will be Friday at…
Heaven’s gain was our loss when our angel Keynun Monroe Williams was called home by our Lord. Baby Keynun was born April 20, 2017 and gained his wings on May 3, 2018. Baby Keynun is being greeted in Heaven by his father, the late Kytrone Ramon Williams. Baby Keynun is also joining Heaven with uncles,…
Five Jasper County High School Hurricane athletes are particpating in the Georgia High School Association’s State Track and Field Championships today and tomorrow, May 10-11 at Hugh Mills Stadium in Albany. During the Region 8-AA Championships held recently the following competitors finished well enough to compete at state: Girls 4×100 Relay— Second place were Kerri…
It is one round down and three to go for the Piedmont Academy baseball. The Diamond Cougars easily advanced in the first round of the GISA Class AA state playoffs last Friday sweeping visiting Notre Dame Academy of Duluth 15-0 and 16-0. The wins were team efforts as Piedmont coaches had the chance to use…
A celebration of life for Ms. Bessie Mae Glover, who died May 6, 2018, will be on Friday, May 11, 2018 at noon at New Life Outreach Christian Church, 206 Agnes Drive in Eatonton, Ga., 31024. Elder James Kilgore, Sr. Pastor/Eulogist. Burial will be at South View Cemetery in Monticello. Public viewing on Thursday, May…