Mrs. Jacqueline “Jackie” Medina, 53, of Monticello died August 16, at her residence. A memorial service will be held Thursday, Aug. 20, at 10 a.m. at the chapel of Curry & Derricho Funeral Home, 111 Venture Court, Monticello. Burial will be in Luthersville Cemetery in Luthersville, GA. She is survived by her husband of 33…
A Grand Jury convened last week in Jasper Superior Court under the jurisdiction of Ocmulgee Circuit Court Judge Brenda Trammell. The Grand Jury considered 31 bills of indictments of which 20 were true billed (found enough evidence to indict) and 11 were no billed. The 23 individuals selected and sworn in to serve on the…
During last week’s August 11 motion day session Judge William Prior reviewed three new cases and several probation revocations that resulted in the following sentences: Christopher Britton Capell—sentenced to two years in jail and three years of probation for possession of controlled substance by inmate, fined $1,000. Wilburn Lee Knight—probation revoked to serve remainder of…
Criminal trial week that began on Monday in Jasper Superior Court resulted in jail time for three individuals. Judge William Prior, Jr. sentenced Kenneth Darnell James to 10 years with the first five to be served in confinement and the remainder on probation, as a repeat offender, for one count of burglary in the first…
Officers with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office investigated several burglaries in the last week, as well as a couple attempted burglaries. Someone attempted to break into the A-1 Food Store on Forsyth Street, but was thwarted in the effort when the alarm sounded. The evidence was found the next day. A citizen from Bullard Road…
About two hours after I had made my call to USA Today, I got off the interstate again to top off my tank and stretch my legs. It was the exit for the Gulf Shores State Parkway, just north of Mobile. I had been rehearsing my next phone call while I drove and now I…
“For the times, they are a changin” Bob Dylan crooned 50 years ago. Well, the times didn’t change much as evidenced by our daily news feed and fashion. And speaking of fashion, what about those fashionistas who will be rocking the halls of high school this year? Recently there were some “birds” as girls were…
Here are three ways you can benefit from coming to the Farmer’s Market on the Square. 1. Did you know that much of the local produce for sell is less expensive than what it costs in chain grocery stores? Squash, zucchini, tomatoes, green beans and eggplant are just some of the FRESH, local vegetables for…
The Hurricanes kicked off the season with a home scrimmage against the Greene County Tigers last Friday night. The varsity team played the first three quarters and the junior varsity team played the final quarter. The Canes kicked off to start the game, kicking it to the back of the end zone. The Tiger offense…
Most high school football coaches will tell you they would always like more time to prepare for a new season. For the Piedmont Academy coaches, the time has arrived, however, to take the field for a game that counts. Wes Tanner is entering his second season as the head coach for the Cougars and will…