The ’Canes kick off their 2013 season tomorrow night, Friday, Aug. 30 at Rose Bowl Field versus non-region foe Morgan County.The Bulldogs went 8-2 last year during the regular season and lost a close game in the second round of the playoffs to North Hall. They picked up their first win last year at the…
The Lady ’Canes extended their season-to-date record to 6-2 after a win Tuesday at home versus Taylor County in their first region game. The Lady Vikings came to town with a 7-1 record sitting on top of the region, but left town with the Lady ’Canes on top after being defeated 14-6 in a five…
Last season’s football contest between Piedmont Academy and Westwood had more pre-game hype, but the matchup between the two schools this past Friday turned out to be a better one to watch. Trailing 20-6 in the second half, the Cougars rallied to put two touchdowns on the board in the fourth quarter and converted a…
Twenty runners competed for Piedmont Academy in a season opening meet hosted by Loganville Christian Academy Saturday. “Everyone did well for their first meet this year,” said coach Traci Brady. “We need to continue to work on times and endurance.” Alina Jablonski placed third for the junior varsity girls (a 2,000-meter run) in 11:27.38. Mari…
Piedmont Academy’s varsity softball team got back on the winning track in region play Tuesday with a 6-5 home victory against Central Fellowship. The Lady Cougars scored the winning run in the bottom of the seventh on a wild pitch. Piedmont had to rally from a 5-1 deficit early in the contest. “Our region will…
The Piedmont Academy Middle School softball team has enjoyed more success on the diamond in recent outings. Coach Dan Funt’s team defeated Windsor 8-1 last Thursday as Madison Morton worked six innings to record the win while striking out nine batters. At the plate, Madison Johnson drove in two runs while Rylee Owens, Gracie Hunt…
I’m fixing to get myself a new owner. That’s what this old black dog was telling himself while he was lying around in the shade of a chinaberry tree in order to keep the blistering heat of the summer sun off him. His tongue was lolling out of the side of his open jaws with…
David Wease, as he announced last week, qualified early this week as a candidate for the Monticello City Council in the District 2, Post 1 position. Likewise, incumbent Larry Thurman qualified for the District 1, Post 1 position. Incumbent Randy Strozier who currently occupies the District 2, Post 1 council seat also qualified for re-election,…
Herschel Lee Richard was born on November 14, 1944 to the late Freddie Sadler and the late Mary Lou Richard. Mr. Richard died Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, from inuries sustained in a bicycling accident. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2013 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 701 Bert Road in Jackson. Mr.…
Betty Smith Morgan, 83, of Monticello, formerly of Douglas, died Saturday, August 17, 2013, at her residence. Mrs. Morgan was born in Pearson, Ga. to the late Manning George Smith and Rhoda Goff Smith. She settled in Tifton to raise her family and retired from PCC Air Foils Manufacturing in Douglas. She moved to Monticello,…