After making five arrests, as reported in The News last week, and after further investigations, the Monticello Police Department (MPD) has filed arrest warrants for an additional five individuals. Willie McGuire, Timothy Lynwood, Jr., Samuel Barron Ross, Jr., Demarcus Sands and Antonio Gude, all of Monticello addresses, have been charged with aggravated assault, aggravated battery…
Piedmont Academy’s cross country runners faced tough competition last week as they traveled to a meet hosted by Mt. de Sales in Macon. More than 20 schools were at the event, which featured 175 varsity boys runners and 124 varsity girls runners. Mack Brady was the top Piedmont runner in 22:14 followed by teammates Chris…
The Lady ‘Canes softball team hosts Crawford Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 5 p.m. for the region championship game. The Lady ‘Canes took both games of a doublehader against Putnam Thursday. The ladies took the first one handily, 9-0, and also beat the War Eagles in the second game, 8-2. The Lady ’Canes, after earning a…
Piedmont Academy’s varsity softball team will be on the road for the first round of state Monday,Oct. 7. The Lady Cougars will travel to Valdosta to meet Citizens Christian in an opening-round GISA Class AA best-of-three series. The teams will begin play at 11 a.m. and continue until one team has posted two victories. Piedmont…
Spinach Balls…or Spinach Casserole 2 boxes frozen chopped spinach, cooked and drained 2 cups herb bread stuffing mix 2 onions chopped 3 eggs beaten 3/4 cup melted butter (can use less) 1/2 cup parmesan cheese 1 T. garlic salt or powder 1/2 tsp. thyme 1/2 T black pepper or to taste Mix into drained spinach…
Funeral services for Mrs. Christine Braswell Lombard, who died Sept. 19, 2013, were held Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013 at Holy Nation Church in Hillsboro. Bishop Joe L. Ridley officiated. Interment was in the church cemetery. She was the third oldest child born to the late Jesse and Rosa Braswell of Round Oak. Her elementary education…
Mrs. Rosa Mae McEachern of Monticello died Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. She was born June 7, 1917 to James and Mary Dearing. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Andrew McEachern. Survivors include her son, James L. McEachern, Sr. and his wife, Terri of Hogansville; daughter, Martha Ann Heard and her husband, Philip…
The International Market to benefit the ML&J Fund, for Christmas and children from third world countries, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m., and on Sunday, Oct. 6, from noon–4 p.m., in the Monticello Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. Special shopping, crafts, and snacks for children will be from 10 a.m.–noon. There…
The Piedmont Academy football team was involved in another close contest Friday night. Unfortunately for the Cougars, the close games continue to go against them in 2013 as visiting Edmund Burke left town with a 15-6 victory. Piedmont trailed 15-0 at halftime but had chances to potentially overtake the Spartans. “We did a poor job…
Because the football ‘Canes had a day off last Friday, they have been practicing and getting ready to begin region play. The ‘Canes finished their non regional play very successfully, with a record of 2-1, and I think it’s safe to say, the ‘Canes have started off great. I talked to Coach Roberts about last…