The Piedmont Academy varsity basketball teams traveled to Nathanael Greene Academy in Siloam on Nov. 16 and both the Cougars and Lady Cougars returned home victorious.It was the first victory for Will Johnson as coach of the Piedmont boys who recorded a 71-42 win against the Patriots. Ryan Holder and Payton Wallace paced the Cougars…
The Monticello Hurricane varsity basketball squads began their 2017-2018 season with a home opener last Friday by sweeping the Greene County Tigers. The varsity boys, coached by Chris Pennamon, won 58-49 with a full roster of players now that the football season has concluded. The Lady Canes won their first game 46-41 while being led…
Prior to the start of the season, Piedmont Academy Middle School boys basket-ball coach Ron Holder said he believes the team had the potential for a standout season. One game into the 2017-2018 season and that potential is already evident as the Middle School Cougars defeated Nathanael Greene 40-26 on the road last week. Dawson…
Burglars were busy in Jasper County this week with two vehicles stolen, an all-terrain vehicle and trailer missing, and a large number of tools stolen from a fourth address. In one incident involving a stolen vehicle, it was noticed soon enough that deputies were called, and they immediately issued a “BOLO—be on the lookout. The…
Next week’s Monticello News will be published a day early because of the Thanksgiving holiday. Therefore, it will be printed on Tuesday, with a publication date of Wednesday, when local subscribers receive it in their mailboxes. Because of the early publication, we ask that all items for inclusion be submitted early, by 5 p.m. Friday,…
Edward Marvin Andrews was born on March 14, 1937 to the late Mrs. Saddie Williams Andrews in Fairmont, S.C. He died November 7, 2017. Mr. Andrews was employed with Clark Logging Company in commercial timber for many years until his retirement. He was joined in holy matrimony to Thelma Thurman Andrews on January 28, 1960.…
During this time when we are reflecting on our thankfulness, next week being Thanksgiving, think about those that are in our lives that we are not necessarily kin to, but who could make our lives truly painful and might even be hazardous to our health. In particular and not limited to this list might be…
Veterans Day was officially recognized last weekend and one can only hope it is viewed in 2017 as more than a day when banks and post offices are closed. In reality, I believe most people do appreciate our veterans and what they have given to our country. Personally, I have several family members who are…
There’s nothing like a family project to bring people together. I used to love family camping trips because all six of us had a part to play to make it work. It never failed to bring us closer. And that is what happened when our senior members and volunteers worked for three weeks to build…
Piedmont Academy’s wrestling program enters the 2017-2018 season with a new coach. Kaden Miller, a student at Georgia College & State University, is now directing the Mat Cougars. Miller takes over for former coach Alvin Hawkes who went into private business after leading the program for several seasons. Miller is currently in his third year…