Jasper County High School’s graduation is set for Saturday, May 16, at 10:30 a.m. at Rose Bowl Field. Piedmont Academy graduation is Saturday, May 23, and Shiloh Christian Academy graduation is Friday, May 22.A special section in The Monticello News honoring all these graduates is scheduled to be published on Thursday, May 14.Many businesses and…
There is no shortage of things to do in and around Monticello this week with the Chamber of Commerce hosting the Jasper Jubilee, encouraging people to shop and eat at the stores and restaurants here in Monticello and the participants offering special deals. On Saturday, the Jasper County Historical Foundation will hold its annual meeting…
A celebration of life for Louvenia Clemons is planned for this Saturday, April 25, at 11 a.m. at Griggs Chapel A.M. E. Church. Rev. Melvin Henry, pastor, will officiate. Ms. Clemons as born March 30, 1920 in Eatonton (Putnam County) Ga., to Jack Jr., and Vertie Ann Johnson Clemons. To this union 10 children were…
Inspired by Earth Day, we are reminded to take care of our earth. Recycling is one way. Locally, Ingles has a paper recycling bin in its parking lot, and inside the store you can recycle your plastic grocery bags. Paper takes up over 13 percent of landfills and plastic grocery bags can take a 1,000…
Piedmont Academy’s golf team will compete at the region tournament today, April 23 in Sandersville. Region was initially set for Monday but was postponed due to weather conditions. The competition will be at Twin City Country Club. The Cougars defeated Loganville Christian Academy 204-205 in their final match of the regular season earlier this month.…
The Monticello golf teams traveled to Cochran to compete in the Region 4AA golf tournament on Monday with the boy’s team earning the region runner-up title. The tournament took place at Uchee Trail Golf Club where the boys’ team finished with a team score of 378, 18 strokes higher than the state cut score of…
Piedmont Academy’s varsity baseball team dodged the raindrops long enough to take to the field last Friday defeating region foe Briarwood 11-1 on the road. Mike Davis earned the win working four innings and allowing just two hits while striking out five. Davis did not allow a run and walked one. Hunter Knox worked the…
Right when I succumbed to slumber during the wee hours while hiding out in the rear of Sissy’s backyard while waiting to ambush the murdering taxi driver, Red Sexton, whom I was convinced was coming for my money and for mine and Louise both lives, he last thing I had remembered was the bright and…
If you will allow me some liberties, let me share a little about my family. I have been married to my lovely bride for almost 23 years. I have two sons: one is 20 years old, the other is 17. I recognize that our little ones grow up very quickly and some miss the days…
Members of the Jasper County School Board have been ahead of their usual timeline as far as recruitment of new teachers for the 2015-2016 school year making several new strides to enlist qualified teachers early and to not lose them to other districts. In the early stages of budget discussions, Superintendent Dr. Mike Newton suggested…