The Jasper County Commissioners Monday heard from Clerk of Court Dan Jordan about his desire to remain clerk of Magistrate Court. Mr. Jordan explained to commissioners the outline of the clerk’s job as compared to what the Chief Magistrate does. He said that 25 Georgia counties have the same system as Jasper where the clerk…
CAROL ANN MCMICHAEL (L), TAMEKA DAVIS It was another tough football contest week, with only three people making the honor roll, and one of those, Kenshika Davis, got 13 right to also win the weekly contest. It’s Ms. Davis’ first year playing, and her sister, Tameka, has made the honor roll three times, but has…
Officers with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) are looking for a man responsible for a robbery Monday at the CVS Pharmacy on Greene Street in Monticello. A shopper had left the store and was getting into her vehicle when she felt a tug on her purse, said Sheriff Donnie Pope. At first she thought…
Jasper County got into the Christmas spirit last week with lots happening in Monticello, Shady Dale, and throughout the county. The Polar Express fund raiser for the ML&J fund was a huge success Saturday, with lots of children, and adults visiting with Santa and riding aboard the “Polar Express” at the home of Tricia Armistead…
Jerry Wayne Sparks, 72, of Monticello, passed away on November 27, 2016 at his residence. Memorial services will be held at Monticello Baptist Church on Thursday evening, Dec. 1, 2016, at 6 p.m. with Dr. Bob Whitmire officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 5 to 6 p.m. before the service. Mr.…
Officers with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office responded to few thefts in the last week…just two were reported. One was on Turner Road in Hillsboro, and the other was on Rock Eagle Road in Monticello. Nothing that was taken was included in the report provided to the newspaper. Those persons arrested in the last week,…
A celebration of life for Mr. Martin Leonate Sands will be held today, Dec. 1, 2016 at 1 p.m. at the chapel of Smith and Sons Funeral Home, 923 Funderburg Drive in Monticello. Pastor Donna Marie Calix will deliver the eulogy. Martin Leonate Sands was born on January 6, 1984 to Leon Mitchell and Jacqueline…
Can you believe it is already December? Where did 2016 go? Folks around Jasper County got a jump on decorating for Christmas as there were plenty of homes with outdoor lighting and Christmas trees up for Thanksgiving. Of course, local stores have had Christmas merchandise on their shelves since Halloween. Some will agree with the…
Human nature is often a strange thing. While some of us took the time this past week to reflect on things we are truly thankful for and appreciative of, it seems some were more concerned with counting down the hours until they begin taking advantage of discounts—whether real or imagined — at any number of…
The Jasper County High School (JCHS) varsity boys basketball team competed in the Spartanburg Christian Academy (SCA) Impact Sports Invitational Basketball Tournament in Spartanburg, S.C. last week. The Thanksgiving-week tournament was hosted by SCA where JCHS alumni and former Hurricane basketball player, Chris Arp (Class of 1993), is head boys basketball coach. The varsity Canes…