It was a light week for arrests this week, with only nine arrests for the week. Deputies were busy with accidents and traffic stops but few resulted in arrests.•James Ronnie Sadler, 39, Monticello—probation violation•Michael La’malcom Johnson, 33, Covington—probation violation•Kevin Jamal Jacobs, 25, Monticello—terroristic threats and acts (two counts)•Raul Erik Barrera, 21, Milner—driving while license suspended…
With a quorum of four, Julie Bennett, Dee Garland, Jeff Lee and Ronnie Payne, the Jasper County Joint 911 Authority met on October 11. Public comments at the beginning of the meeting included comments and appreciation of how well the 911 Call Center is currently operating. The Interim Director’s Report update included information on employees,…
Early voting began briskly Tuesday at the Jasper County Courthouse with many people taking advantage of day one when more than 450 people voted. Along with the presidential choice, there are a few questions down ballot, as well as two constitutional amendments and one referendum. Early voting continues Monday through Saturday, through October 26 from…
The Monticello City Council met last Tuesday, October 7 with all members present. With little discussion council unanimously approved the three action items on the agenda including approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Budget Amendments, the City’s Fraternization Policy and the purchase of a Mud Vac Machine at the price of $58,500 for the Gas…
For Kaitlyn Harvey, The Monticello News Football Contest is a family affair, and this week was no different. She along with two other Harveys correctly guessed the winners of all 15 games listed in the contest, and Kaitlyn, a student at the University of Georgia in Athens hit the tie-breaker on the head. Piedmont defeated…
Friday, October 11, Piedmont Academy celebrated Homecoming 2024 as the Cougars challenged the Eagles of Riverside Preparatory Academy. Homecoming week sparked pride and spirit among the student body as excitement built in anticipation of Friday night’s game. Piedmont kicked off Homecoming Week 2024 by recognizing members of this year’s homecoming court. Representatives and Miss Cougar…
In the United States according to breastcancer.org., 1 woman in 8 will get breast cancer and have a 1 in 39 chance of dying from breast cancer.. There are approximately four mullion breast cancer survivors including those receiving treatments. I am included in that four million. There are no warranties. My surgeon was capable of…
Introduction: Floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes are leaving devastation in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee—ravaging homes and businesses, and taking human lives as they go. Meanwhile, wars in the Middle East, Ukraine, and abroad are leaving much bloodshed and destruction. One research survey indicated that 70 percent of Americans believe that we are…
So I just wrapped up the 2024 Fall Foliage/Northeast College Tour with the kids…it was epic! And like most of our journeys, invaluable memories were made. Robyn loved every minute of it and Jacob just wanted to be rid of us by Day 4. Outside of the sites on the campuses at Brown University, Yale…
A celebration of life for DaQuann Foutz, who died September 25, 2024, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Springfield Missionary Baptist Church, 837 Hillsboro Street in Monticello. Mr. Foutz was born January 7, 2002. Smith and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements; 706-468-6625; http://www.smithandsonsfuneralhomemonticelloga.com