Larry Eugene Rakes, age 78, of Monticello, passed away Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle. Larry was born in Kenova, W.Va., on January 14, 1938 to the late Willie Rakes and Gladys Combs Rakes. He was a graduate of Ceredo Kenova High School and went on to join the Air Force.…
Judge Alison Burleson had a light docket of civil and criminal cases to review last Tuesday in Jasper Superior Court. Amy Hart was sentenced to 12 months of probation for a theft by taking charge. She was fined $500 and ordered to pay restitution. Raquel Casas also received 12 months of probation for two counts…
Jasper County deputies investigated several incidents in the last week, including damage to mailboxes, and several thefts. Last Sunday/Monday, three mailboxes on Hwy. 11 north were damaged. In addition, in the days prior to that, deputies received a report of a cell phone stolen at the high school, and a charge of entering auto on…
Tuesday, Oct. 11, is the final day to register to vote in the November 8 general election. Early voting will begin Monday, Oct. 17, and continue until Friday, Nov. 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday in the registrar’s office on the ground floor of the Courthouse. Saturday voting will be available…
I’m Fixin’ to present part 56 of The Second Doublewide on the Right: On the shoulder of the road across from the the church, Leon Walker closely examined the writing on the long strip of plastic he had picked up off the grass, and saw that it was the name of a building supply company…
Someone that I thought the world of growing up once said the problem he saw in churches was that there were far too many big egos competing in the church. This comes from wisdom gained by listening much and talking little. This man always had a smile on his face. He knew his God-given gift…
Excuse my French, bonjour from Paris, France. Sunday’s Paris is at rest. Cars are not allowed on the streets, trying to cut down on pollution. Lots of people in sidewalk cafes, strolling with their dogs, children on scooters, very quiet. Young and old alike walk and eat long loaves of bread like we would snack…
You know the saying. “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.” A great saying that is taught to our children over and over, from one generation to the next, and from household to another. Yet, it is a lie. Through the years, I have seen the true power that…
Washington Park Elementary School (WPES) students in Maria Brown’s third grade STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) class experience environmental science every day. Mrs. Brown, the STEAM lead teacher, at WPES, worked with parent volunteer Dustin Wilde to start an indoor garden as an addition to the campus’ pond, outdoor classroom, and raised bed…
Last Friday, the Monticello Hurricanes took on the Banks County Leopards. The Canes fought hard until the end, but just fell short, losing 29-22. The Canes started the game kicking off. On Banks County’s first drive, the Canes defense did well with Jacob Parrish (#63) getting a tackle, Glendon Graybill (#71) getting three tackles, Chantz…