An arrest warrant was re-issued for Terry Durand Brown of Monticello, charging him with battery against a person who is over 65 years old. The incident involved an 81 year old family member and was concerning money. The maximum penalty for battery is a $1,000 fine and 12 months time, however, if the victim is…
A reader writes: I’m a yo-yo dieter and had lost about 20 pounds last year and I have now gained it all back. Every time that I start exercising again, I have a set back with my knee injury, I can barely walk. If you have any suggestions please let me know. Thanks for your…
The Piedmont Academy Middle School football team recorded a 48-14 victory against visiting Windsor last Thursday. For coach Josh Daher, the win was set up by several solid days of preparation. “We had a great week of practice and took what we learned and carried it over to the game,” Daher said. “As a coach,…
Piedmont Academy’s Middle School softball team got back on the winning track Monday with a 15-0 win against Sinclair Christian. A balanced offensive attack helped the team cruise to the win. Taylor Swart was 1-for-1 with a run scored while Jordan Chandler was 1-for-2 with an RBI and run scored. Matti Smith was 1-for-1 with…
The Lady ‘Canes defeated Crawford County 2-0 Tuesday, improving their region record to 5-2 and their overall record to 10-8-1, and assured themselves of at least a number four seed in the region tournament. It was also Senior Day and the team honored seniors Heather Deboer, Carlie Evans, Sharika Pennamon and Jammee Watson. Taylor Garrett…
The Piedmont Academy cross country teams returned to action and competed at Central Fellowship in Macon Saturday. “Every runner improved their time since the last meet,” said coach Traci Brady. “I was very proud of them.” Two of Piedmont’s junior varsity runners—Mack Brady and Alina Jablonski—earned medals. Brady was third for the junior varsity boys…
Quarterback Brady McMichael Looks Down Field By STONE WORKMAN Unscored upon and undefeated Morgan County visited Rose Bowl field last Friday night and left in the same situation as they came with the only difference being another notch in their win column. The Bulldogs defense chained the ’Canes deep in their own territory for most…
Sunday evening I gathered with a collection of fellow residents of Monticello and Jasper County as we observed the tenth anniversary of the 9-11 tragedies. While the crowd certainly should have been larger it is wonderful to see our community come together not as Democrats or Republicans, White or Black, rich or poor, but as…
LOVELY LADIES LINE UP FOR PIEDMONT’S HOMECOMING FRIDAY Cheyenne Galloway, Jordan Blackmon, Dallas Fletcher, Jade Wilson, Briana Bailey, Amy Anuszczuk, Savannah Holifield, Leigh Hicks, Heather Tyler, Lynne Marie Edwards, and Abigail Hyde (left to right).
Ella Mae Miller Jackson, affectionately known to many as “Ma” and to some as “Ella Poochie,” died Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, at The Retreat Nursing Home. Funeral services were held last Friday at Maddox Chapel Baptist Church in Hillsboro. Rev. Preston Campbell officiated; burial was in New Community Cemetery in Hillsboro. Pallbearers were Benjamin Tripp,…