After securing a spot in the state playoffs, the Canes fell to the Rockmart County Yellow Jackets 47-7.The Canes had a strong start to the game as they received the kick off from the Yellow Jackets. This led to Matt Cain (#10) throwing a touchdown pass to “Dip” Lawrence (#19). However, a failed onside kick…
Saturday was a busy day at the Shady Dale Rodeo Grounds, as MKR Racing held go-kart races in several divisions. A large crowd turned out sometime during the day to drive, watch the races, or just hang out and eat the concessions and shop with the vendors. Racers from North Carolina joined the local racers,…
Michael Bryan Beacham, age 54, passed away Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, at his residence in Monticello. Michael Beacham was born in Decatur, Ga. to the late Clarence Beacham and Bonnie Ruth Thomason Beacham. He was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters. Michael Beacham lived in Walton County before moving to Monticello 11…
Rudon A. Tuck, age 77, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, at the Medical Center of Central Georgia in Macon. He was born in Columbus, Ga., to the late Herman Arlin Tuck and Era Hill Tuck. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jerome Tuck. Rudon Tuck, who loved…
A celebration of life for Mrs. Hattie Mae Soloman Williams was held Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 at Sardis C.M.E. Church in Monticello. Rev. Arthur Goodman, pastor, and Rev. Preston Campbell officiated; burial was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Williams was born May 6, 1928 in Jasper County. She completed her 89 years of earthly life…
Randy Wayne Pitts, Sr., age 61 of Panama City Beach, FL, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017 in the Loganville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home. Pastor Rick King officiated. Interment followed at West View Cemetery in Monticello. Randy was preceded in death by his…
Veterans Day this Saturday is to honor all those who served honorably whether volunteer or drafted. Since 1918 on the day when World War I officially ended on the 11th month, 11th day at 11 a.m., our nation sets aside time to remember. In 1916, America was not a part of World War I, but…
I’m Fixin’ To present part 18 of: Southern Justice. Jackie and B. Wendell’s next contact was by phone the next day. Rick had gone to the bank to get a signature card so Jackie could have access to his checking account. As soon as B. Wendell Hormel”s voice came over the line, without even saying…
Probably more so than any other month, November conjures thoughts of fall, family and being thankful. With it being on many people’s minds as we approach Thanksgiving, I thought it would be a good time to offer thanks for things both serious and not-so-serious. Some people enjoy posting each day during November what they are…
Jasper County High School will be holding a FAFSA drop-in work session today, Nov. 9 from 4-8 p.m. To apply for federal student aid, such as federal grants, work-study, and loans, students need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Completing and submitting the FAFSA is free and easier than ever, and…