Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Lou Conwell, who died July 27, 2016, are scheduled today, August 4, at 1 p.m., at Springfield Missionary Baptist Church, 837 Hillsobor St., Monticello. Rev. Dr. Jimmy Horton will officiate; burial is in Kings Chapel Cemetery in Hillsboro. Mrs. Conwell was born on January 16, 1932, to John and Becky…
In the last several months, many people around me have passed away. Some I knew. Some I never knew. Through the church, work, or family, I had a connection to each of them though. One death was that of a young man in his early twenties. Many thought, as we all would, that he had…
Piedmont Academy’s fast-pitch softball team will usher in the 2016 season with the fourth annual Piedmont Softball Classic Friday and Saturday. Games begin at 10 a.m. Friday and will continue throughout the day through 8 p.m. Tournament play will resume Saturday morning at 10 and once again last all day. Numerous teams will participate including…
With the official start of the new season now just a little more than a week away, the Piedmont Academy varsity football team will get a chance to line up against another opponent this Friday for a scrimmage. The Cougars will host Trinity-Sharpsburg for a “controlled scrimmage” beginning at 6 p.m. Coach Wes Tanner said…
A trip to Briarwood on Tuesday, Aug. 9, will usher in a new season for the Piedmont Academy Middle School softball team. The Middle School Lady Cougars have been preparing for 2016 and will take the field for a game on that date. Members of this year’s team include eighth graders Sydney Stroud and Rebekah…
The Jasper County Commissioner Monday voted to purchase a new fire pumper from E-One Fireline after bids were opened last Thursday. That bid was not the low bid, but does provide the quickest delivery. The county is in desperate need of another pumper, and had a ISO rating meeting last week. Without the new pumper,…
Officers with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) arrested two more people this week involving correspondence with an undercover agent with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office posing as an teenage girl. Clement James Abbot, 56, of Jackson, was charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, criminal attempt to commit a felony and obscene…
MUSICAL THEATER CAMP PARTICIPANTS PERFORM LET’S GO ON WITH THE SHOW Spectators were treated to an evening of “Great Moments in Musical Theater” Friday evening as the 2016 Musical Theater Camp concluded with an outstanding performance from the 21 youth that participated in the weeklong camp. The camp, held at Thomas Persons Hall, was directed…
Breaking all the rules of Cheap Vacations in the past, but just to let you know that you can travel the world for cheap, too. For years, our travel group, the Miserettes, has had a budget of $1,500 for a trip to Europe and it is doable. Here’s how. Airfare is the most expensive item,…
Ultimate Destination was the 145th British Open, July 17, in Troon, Scotland as a Christmas, birthday, anniversary gift to my golfer husband, Don. Anyone could buy a package to this tournament of tournaments for plenty of U.S. dollars, but why go the easy route especially for this seasoned traveler. Where the heck is Troon, Scotland?…