I’m fixing to be glad it’s over.There have been a lot of situations, time periods and otherwise in my life of which I was certainly glad when they were over. Some of them I won’t mention because there were those which are just too painful to dwell on.But some I will. I was glad, amazed…
Members of the Jasper County Board of Education voted to pass a District Lines map after seeing several variations over the last few weeks. They voted Tuesday night to adopt the map which is pictured on Page 2 of this week’s paper.The County Commissioners have not reached a final version of their map which would…
PARK IMPROVEMENTS CONTINUE AT WEST VIEW PARK The city of Monticello continues work on the city parks, and West View Park is looking better than ever with the completion of a covered pavilion and the addition of picnic tables.The city still plans to add four more swings. Signage and trash receptacles should be in place…
It was a busy day Monday when the Jasper Superior Court, with 105 cases listed on the Criminal Trial Calendar, convened with Judge Hugh V. Wingfield, III, presiding. A jury trial got underway Tuesday in the case of the State versus Justin L. Bostic on the charges of sale of cocaine and possession of marijuana,…
NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY-WILDLIFE The deadline for the Nature Photography Contest sponsored by The Monticello News and Jordan Funeral Home is nearing, so contestants need to get their prints made and submit their entries. The second annual contest is open to all Jasper County residents and all subscribers of The Monticello News. No employees or their immediate…
I come to the garden alone,While the dew is still on the roses,And the voice I hear falling on my ear, The Son of God discloses . . .And He walks with me, and He talks with me, And He tells me I am His own, And the joy we share as we tarry there,…
This past Sunday I was teaching about the Holy Spirit and prayer, and I had an epiphany. I don’t know that I’ve ever had an epiphany before, and I don’t know if I will ever have one again; but I had one the other day and I want to share it with you now. We…
I’m fixing to be eating high on the hog.You’re probably asking, “Well, how can you do that in these lean times?” It’s easy, and I’ll share it with you because it’s just a state of mind.But first we have to understand the origin of the phrase. One aspect of it comes from eating, as “Eating…
Would someone please take a minute and pray for the survival of our three little kittens. No, I’m serious! They only have about four days left with us before we go do the whole “free kitten” box thing, and I’m not sure that they are going to survive. What’s the problem you say? Well, they…
By SUZANNE MCGINNISIf you heard about the teenage athletes that died as a result of heat exhaustion/stroke last week, and read my article, you probably realized the fatal consequences of dehydration, especially in August. My condolences go out to those families. Please make sure you read last week’s article before you start any exercise program.No…