Introduction: Can you believe the opening scene of the 2024 Summer Olympics in France? Blasphemy! What a mockery of Jesus Christ and the Christian faith! Although admittedly, there are a number of professing believers in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, participating. Yet, should we be surprised? The spirit of Antichrist is already at work.…
Rev. Corey Ingold from Monticello Presbyterian Church, and his wife, Nancy, moved to Monticello last November. They recently hosted their daughter, Blair Bains, her husband, Tom Bains, and Blair’s inlaws from England Sue Bains and Jes Bains in Monticello, on their first trip to the United States. While here from July 27 to August 7,…
Fans of both county high schools—Jasper County High School and Piedmont Academy— gathered together last Sunday for the annual Fall Tailgate Service hosted by the Monticello First United Methodist Church (FUMC). Pastor Ben Strength wished a good season for both teams and noted that winning feels good and losing feels bad, but sometimes we learn…
You could not miss it since the 2024 Olympics were broadcast on so many channels after years of being in the desert of Olympic contests. Thanks, Covid. Imagine years of practice, the athletes ready and eager and primed for contests with others of the same. Delayed or just skipped. 2024 caught us up on the…
A celebration of life for Mrs. Mary Linda Braswell Jones was held Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Holy Nation Church in Hillsboro. Bishop Patricia Standifer, pastor; Apostle Larry P. Warner, Eulogist; Pastor Jamillah Warner, officiating. Mary Linda Braswell Jones, lovingly known as Linda, was born on March 25, 1949, in Round Oak. She passed away…
Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office made less arrests than usual, although they were busy with all types of calls as usual. Those arrested, and their charges, include: Angela Lynn Gatica, 46, Rome—probation violation Stephen Ray Coyne, 24, Monticello—Possession and Use of Drug Related Objects; Trafficking in Cocaine, Illegal Drugs, Marijuana or Methamphetamine Jared…
The Jasper County Commission held seven public hearings early in its nearly three hour meeting Monday evening, with very little public input on any of the hearings. Some of the commissioners had input however, so changes were made. The first hearing was a rezoning request that drew the most interest. Jason Pope was interested in…
Piedmont Academy’s football team will get a warm-up this week prior to the 2024 season but the scrimmage will provide a tough test. The Cougars will face Flint River Academy on the road in Woodbury at 7 p.m. Flint River won the Class A GIAA state title in 2023 with an undefeated season. Piedmont Academy…
Hurricane Fall sports for the 2024-2025 season have begun with Lady Hurricanes Softball earning wins against the AAAAAA Newton High School Lady Rams last Friday and Monday. The Lady Hurricanes varsity and junior varsity squads hit the diamond for action before school began this week. The varsity ladies, coached by Justin Hamby, are scheduled to…
Piedmont Academy’s fast-pitch softball team has been on top of the mountain for the past four years. Knowing it is always tougher to stay on top than to get there, the Lady Cougars know they have perhaps their biggest challenge to keep their lofty status in 2024. However, coaches and players alike are confident when…