Jamel Whitlock, who was on probation for the charges of forgery in the first degree and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in February of 2012, was back in Superior Court Tuesday, with Judge James L. Cline, Jr., presiding.Mr. Whitlock was found to have violated the conditions of his probation via the new…
Dana Massey, 38, of Newborn, passed away suddenly March 18, 2014. Dana lived life to the fullest, and enjoyed spending time outdoors and camping. She cherished her family, and was the glue that held everyone together. Above all, Dana loved her children unconditionally and would do anything for them. She was preceded in death by…
Waitman Earl “Al” Alexander, a United States veteran, a resident of Melbourne, Fla., passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on March 12, 2014. His adored wife of 72 years, Frances “Pearl” Alexander was by his side during his last moments at Indian River Center in Melbourne, FL. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa.,…
Last week in a regular monthly meeting the Board of Assessors (BOA) voted unanimously to approve the 2014 Proposed Value Changes, which actually proposed no changes, for properties in Jasper County. The last time this occurred was in 2009, prior to which values had steadily climbed on an annual rate. Then beginning with 2010 there…
There was a story on the front page of the paper last week about accounts being established for musician Les Steele. I’ve talked to many people about Les since he was hospitalized several weeks ago after complications from an automobile accident. It seems he has touched many lives. Mr. Steele was band director at Jasper…
At my last writing I left you with newly found places that I’ve experienced in and around the Macon and Warner Robins areas. The first new place that I went was to Lane Southern Orchards. It is just past Russell Parkway in Warner Robins and expands miles and miles with tons of peach trees in…
I’m fixing to read a letter. It was mixed in among the stack of mail in my box, the cards from retailers carrying on about what a great sale they had going on, the business looking envelope from the TV sellers whom I had previously abandoned, the big fat envelope from Publishers Clearing House, which…
I recently was sent a great polar challenge by one our school students via Face Book! Some of you may not be familiar with this. The challenge is to jump into a pool or lake while the water is cold. I declined the challenge! However I just filmed my youngest son David and Loren his…
It’s about time for spring cleaning, airing out and getting rid of stuff. And it’s also time for garage sale signs to be plastered all over the place every weekend. Call it a garage sale, a yard sale, a rummage sale, where there’s something to be had by all, treasures lingering under a layer of…
Jason Lavartist Byrd appeared in Superior Court Tuesday, with Judge Hugh V. Wingfield, III, presiding, where he pled guilty to the charge of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. Mr. Byrd was sentenced to 10 years with five to serve in confinement, with credit for time served since October 2, 2013. The remainder of…