I’m Fixin’ To present part 10 of, The Second Doublewide on the Right:There wasn’t much more in Jimmy Ray’s fridge than there had been in Quantavious.’ Besides some bacon and eggs, there was a jar of mayonnaise, and back behind it was a thin pack of baloney. It was one of those ninety-nine cent packs…
As a Christian I seek to make right decisions in my life that I hope reflects Christ, the Word of God, and the Holy Spirit living and dwelling within me. To do anything less hurts the image of Christianity in our world. Daily I pray for wisdom from above, not from earth. However, despite my…
Note: This column is about Anthony Chandler, the first cousin of Monticello resident Paul Bridges. Chandler died in the line of duty in Vietnam in 1968. Wednesday, Nov. 11, marked another Veterans Day for this country. It’s a day which I’m glad to say many do seem to take notice of and honor those men…
If you had occasion to drive east out of Monticello on Hwy. 16, you may have noticed all of the white cross markers on the lawn of the Monticello American Legion Post 110 headquarters. Each of these markers represent a veteran, some have died in action, some from old age, most saw some action in…
Yesterday was Veteran’s Day, a national holiday, as it should be. The Monticello News, along with several sponsors, again salute our veterans with a special section inside today’s paper. Yes, I know it’s day late. But, the logistics were such that it was the best time to do it. So, please take time to peruse…
Greetings to my friends in District 129! As we make our way into the thanksgiving season, I can’t help but to think of the many reasons that I am so thankful. Personally, I am thankful for the love and support of friends and family. Politically, as a member of the General Assembly from a rural…
Judge Trenton Brown, III presided over the October 27 motion day calendar in the Jasper Superior Court. The light court docket yielded the following sentences: Gregory L. Thurman, 90 days in jail for giving false information to a law enforcement officer. He was given credit for time served since September 26 when he was arrested…
The Monticello Hurricane basketball program will host its second annual Midnight Madness Extravaganza this Saturday, Nov. 14 beginning at 7 p.m. in the Jasper County High School gym. The event will feature live music from DJ Cruz and a performance by Quazo G. Also featured will be 3-point contest, slam dunk contest, and a $1…
The Piedmont Academy football team will begin its quest for a state title this week as the Cougars host Windsor Academy Friday in a GISA Class AA state quarterfinal matchup at Cougar Field. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. Piedmont (8-2) enters the contest as a No. 1 seed having won the Region 1-AA title.…
In what was most definitely the most exciting and heartbreaking game of the season, the Monticello Hurricanes fell to the Northeast Macon Raiders 20-19 Friday night in their last game of the season. It was a nail biter until the very finish, when the Hurricanes scored with one second remaining and decided to go for…