In preparation for the upcoming marching band season, Jasper County High School senior Anna Parker and junior Austin Peek attended the Summer Marching Band Camp at the University of Georgia last week.Ms. Parker and Mr. Peek spent their time training under the leadership of Amber Weldon-Stephens, Laura Moates Stanley, and Eric Willoughby, as well as…
Most county departments, and the city of Monticello, set up displays and had people available to discuss their respective duties at an open house and town hall meeting held Tuesday at the Visitor’s’ Center on the Square. The event was hosted by the Monticello-Jasper County Chamber of Commerce, and Jim Dove of the Northeast Regional…
William Ronald Pendley, age 43, of Covington, died Saturday, June 20, 2015, at his residence. Billy Pendley was a lifelong resident of Covington. His mother, Kathy Lynn Alexander Pendley preceded him in death in 1991. Billy’s talents included writing poems and making short films and music. He is survived by his father and step-mother, Ronald…
Veteran’s Appreciation Day was held Saturday on the Monticello Square, hosted by the American Legion Post 110. A flag raising was held about 9 a.m., and Kelsey Lucas sang the national anthem, then a parade took place at noon. Beginning at 1 p.m. was a program in honor of the veterans. Monticello City Councilman Larry…
On Tuesday, June 23, the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at 577 Gilbert Road. The search warrant was the result of a joint operation between the Governor’s Task Force for Marijuana Eradication and the local Sheriff’s Office. Approximately 15 marijuana plants and nine pounds of processed marijuana were located at the residence.…
The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office only investigated two reports of burglary in the last week. In one of those a large cow is missing from property on Hwy. 83 north. In the other one, a resident on Meadows Road reported the theft of numerous tools, including power tools. Several people were arrested during the week,…
Last week we had Vacation Bible School at Mansfield Baptist Church. It was a phenomenal week of fun and Bible study. We had children everywhere as God blessed us with incredible attendance. Many of our own church kids were able to come. But, we also had a slew of kids that don’t go to our…
I couldn’t imagine any idea that Sissy might have in her pretty head that would clear Louise of the murder charge she was innocent of and still allow me to continue with my plan of playing dead. So during the drive back to her house, after I had officially and semi-legally become a new person,…
Dad, Father, Daddy, Pops, Papa, any name you call him, it’s time to celebrate the man in your life that will always be there regardless. Many fathers were the first person to see you as you entered this world. Some of us have lost our fathers, but the memories still remain. He might have been…
We had a good turnout for our open house last Thursday, but many of you did not make it. Maybe you’re not interested, but for those who are, I will devote space here for the next few weeks showing you our offices. I’m starting with my office. When you come in the front door of…