Rheda Blackwell Hall, 79, of Albany, died Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at her residence. A native of Monticello, Mrs. Hall graduated from Monticello High School and Valdosta State College (University) where she was very active in all sports. She has been a resident of Albany since 1957. She and her husband, Robert, founded the Putt-Putt…
The Monticello Hurricane girls track team is the region champion for the 2013 season. The teams competed last week in the preliminary rounds and came out on top for the finals held Friday. Leading the girls team was Janee Chapman who earned first place finishes in the 400m relay, 1600m relay, 100m dash, 200m dash,…
A ribbon cutting ceremony is planned today, April 25, at 1 p.m. to announce the grand opening of a Village Post Office (VPO) in Mansfield to be housed on the grounds of Susie Q’s, a convenience store located at 22044 Hwy. 11 north in rural Jasper County. The VPO is a new retail concept tailored…
The American Legion Post 110 building at the intersection of Eatonton and Washington Streets on the east side of Monticello has gotten a facelift recently, compliments of The Home Depot. Fred Paul, Legion Commander, contacted The Home Depot Foundation some time ago about the needs at the building. For example, although it houses an organization…
Jasper County Manager Lorri Smith resigned this week, just over two months after she officially became county manager. Mrs. Smith tearfully discussed her plans to leave with the commissioners during an emergency called meeting Tuesday evening. The commissioners “reluctantly” accepted Mrs. Smith’s resignation. Mrs. Smith is leaving as she has accepted the position of Director…
An incident which took place at Jasper County High School either late last Thursday or early last Friday, April 19, entailed library books being removed from shelves and a live chicken and balloons being let loose inside the school, according to information received from the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO). As of this printing,…
In light of the recent events that happened in the middle of the Boston marathon I thought that I might reflect some thoughts on this country and being an almost 30 year old living here. Last week I heard of the bombings on Monday and showed little interest in them until about mid-day Thursday. I…
I’m fixing to go to a wedding. It was a bright and beautiful day as the crowd gathered at the old church, which had stood on that spot of earth for over 100 years. Everyone was dressed fit-to-kill when the two front doors were thrown open to welcome the crowd inside, some of whom were…
As I write this column we are nearly one week removed from the tragic events of Patriots Day in Boston. Patriots Day is a holiday in the state of Massachusetts which commemorates the battles at Lexington and Concord which were the initial skirmishes of the Revolutionary War. In Boston, the celebration includes an 11 a.m.…
As of this quarter in college I have now been going to some school, on and off, for the last 47 years. The college sent me a letter last quarter and informed me that I had enough hours to be a sophomore. Give or take another 47 years, I should graduate. Right?! Attending college with…