Homegoing services for Arlanaster “Lank” Williams, who died June 9, 2016, were held Monday, June 13, at noon at New Enon Baptist Church in Godfrey. Rev. Bernard Hamp, pastor, officialted. Burial was in the church cemetery.Mr. Williams was born on November 24, 1947 to Mrs. Mamie Bell Williams and the late Sammie Lee Williams. He…
The weekend of June 25-26 is an important one for the Butts County Amateur Radio Club. Each year, on the last weekend of June, amateur radio operators all across America participate in Field Day. Ham radio clubs and individuals take their equipment to a remote location where they set up an emergency radio station. These…
One of the first words we utter as a baby is dada which soon will become daddy, an endearing term we use for our father. Sunday, June 19th is the day we celebrate Father’s Day in the United States. Surprisingly, Father’s Day is also celebrated officially in 63 other countries, some also on the third…
I don’t sass nearly as much as I used too (at least not publicly) but sometimes, just sometimes, you gotta say what you gotta say! So here goes. I love Orlando, Florida, though not nearly much as my young children do and I am sure my affinity for the city now is largely due to…
This week the Market on the Square will highlight healthy aspects of our community. Various local health-oriented businesses have been invited to participate. Dr. Lyndsy Holman of Heartland Clinic of Chiropractic will offer complimentary spinal screenings along with informational items. Courtesy blood pressure checks will be given by the Jasper County Health Department. In addition,…
In less than two months, the Piedmont Academy football team will take the field for a game that will count in the regular season standings. Playing what is believed to be the earliest regular season game in school history, the Cougars will travel to Bethlehem Christian Academy on Friday, Aug. 12, to begin the 2016…
Zach Beggs left a lasting impression on the Piedmont Academy baseball program. He helped the Diamond Cougars to state titles in 2014 and 2015, setting a solid foundation for the program, which continued the season after he graduated. Beggs recently completed his freshman season at Young Harris College and similar to how he did during…
Shire has completed its previously announced combination with Baxalta Incorporated creating the leading global biotechnology company focused on serving patients with rare diseases and other highly specialized conditions, according to an announcement from the company. Through the combination, Shire expects to deliver double-digit compound annual top-line growth, with over $20 billion in annual projected revenue…
DRUGS, SCALES, CASH ARE CONFISCATED On Wednesday, June 8, at about 9 p.m., Jasper County deputies stopped a vehicle on Church Street in Monticello for a traffic violation, according to an announcement from the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO). Deputies smelled an odor of marijuana upon making contact with the driver. A search of the…
Two public hearings on the $9,967,090 county budget attracted little attention Tuesday, with only one citizen attending each of them—Mary Patrick at the 9 a.m. hearing and Charles Forsythe at the 6 p.m. hearing. All commissioners were present for the 6 p.m. meeting, and County Manager Mike Benton went through the consolidated budget line by…