I’m Fixin’ To present part nine of Southern Justice:B. Wendell was correct about the timing. It took an hour and 10 minutes to drive to the lake, during which time he related every detail about Rick to Jackie. He had committed it all to memory and she had done the same by the time they…
I can be quite forgetful. Most of the time it is merely a nuisance. It is frustrating. I forget verses I thought I had memorized. I forget to bring something home from the office. I forget names of people I have not seen in a while. I forget household items needed when I refuse to…
Whew! Did Hurricane Harvey take a turn towards Monticello? From the traffic downtown on Saturday, it looked like an evacuation had been ordered. Car after car circled the square heading north, but all the drivers and passengers looked so happy and then it was apparent from those red and black flags flying in the wind.…
With greater technology, access to healthcare, and pharmaceuticals; we are living longer. As our families grow, our older generations are still strong in determination and independence but sometimes need help in the physical and financial areas of life. I have lived in six states and eight cities and none compared to Jasper County when it…
Jasper County Charter School (JCCS) reminds parents that this Friday, Sept. 8 is an early release day for JCCS students. Release times are as follows: Jasper County Primary School at noon Washington Park Elementary School at 12:15 p.m. Jasper County High School at 12:30 p.m. Jasper County Middle School at 12:45 p.m.
Hunters utilizing archery equipment will get the first opportunity at bringing home a deer beginning this Saturday, Sept. 9, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. Last year, 139,043 archery hunters harvested just over 50,000 deer. Statewide, hunters can use archery equipment throughout the entire 2017-2018 deer season. “Archery season is…
The Jasper County Middle School (JCMS) Hurricane football team played their first game of the new season against the Youth Middle School Warriors last Wednesday and emerged victorious, 26-0. The Canes played tough defense throughout the game registering two interceptions and three fumble recoveries. The offense threatened from their first drive and moved the ball…
It was another disappointing week for the Canes as they traveled to Pike County for a non-conference matchup. Despite a well fought game, the Canes fell short and lost 42-7. It was a poor start to the game for the Canes as the Pirates’ quarterback was able to rush for an early touchdown to give…
Piedmont Academy’s Middle School softball team looked impressive in a 15-4 victory against visiting John Milledge Academy last week. Emily McEwen earned the win pitching all four innings and recording three strikeouts. Offensively, MaLynne Webb had two hits and drove in two runs. Maddie Waddelton and Hannah Tyler also had two RBI. Harris Brady drew…
The tough regular season schedule continued for the Piedmont Academy varsity football team last week at home against Briarwood Academy. The Cougars fell 39-17 but coach Wes Tanner likes the progress his team is showing each week. “The biggest positive for us is that we are continuing to see effort and improvement,” Tanner said. “We…