A celebration of life for Apostle Patricia Ann Braswell Standifer was held Saturday, August 31, at Holy Nation Church in Hillsboro. Pastor Edward Ingram was eulogist; Bishop Tony Hall, officiant. Apostle Patricia Ann Braswell Standifer was born December 18, 1953 to the parentage of the late Jesse James Braswell and Overseer Rosa Mae Tillman Braswell.…
Dorothey Ronelle Kelly, age 92, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 4, at Blue Ridge Assisted Living facility in Blue Ridge. Dorothy was born on September 1, 1932 in Thomaston. Her parents were the late Henry C. Kent and Ola Bell Kent of Thomaston. Dorothy grew up in Thomaston and graduated from R.E. Lee High School in…
Jasper Superior Court conducted a criminal session motion day under the jurisdiction of Judge Terry Massey last Tuesday. The following sentences were a result of his rulings. •Nukemar A. Batten, Jr., sentenced to 10 years with the first 240 days in Jasper County jail for two counts of aggravated assault and battery. Fined $1,000 and…
Several Jasper County voters have received letters in the mail telling them their voter registration status is in question becuase of a signature issue. To ensure the voter’s registratoni is accurate and valid, the voter must submit a new application. The deadline to register to vote in the November 5 general election is October 7,…
The first week of The Monticello News football contest garnered much interest, and the tie-breaker had to be utilized to name a winner. Lots of people made the honor roll this first week, but two entrants rose to the top having 14 correct picks. Nelson Cullum and Neil McElroy both correctly guessed the winners of…
Barry Gerald Dendy, 71, of Covington has been charged with one count each of Conspiracy to Commit Murder and Conspiracy to Commit Arson. These charges are the result of joint effort between the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI. This case is an active and ongoing investigation, however, and due to the nature of…
Monticello City Council held the first of three planned work sessions Tuesday evening to review and address various issues in the city. Tuesday’s work session tackled the topics including land application system, infrastructure improvements, traffic calming devices, the West Washington and Church Street intersection, and a new business prospect. Chad Pedon of Carter & Sloope…
It was another strong performance for the Piedmont Academy football team last Friday as the Cougars defeated visiting Baconton Charter 33-0 at Cougar Field. Mason Tumlin rushed for two touchdowns and Hunter Cleveland passed for one as Piedmont improved to 2-0 for the young season. Coach Clint Sattefield was also impressed with the defensive play for…
After starting the softball season 10-0, the Lady Hurricanes suffered two setbacks at the hands of the Eagles Landing Christian prior to region play beginning. This could have been seen as a setback, or a time to regroup and work harder. The Lady Canes chose the latter, opening region play by traveling to Towers High…
The weather felt a little cooler around kickoff at the Hurricane Athletic Complex last Friday night as the Monticello Hurricanes welcomed the Warriors of Wilkinson County to town, earning the 17-7 win. The young men of Monticello were out to prove that even though fall and cooler weather is on the horizon, it is always…