Jatavious Ward

Morgan County senior Jatavious Ward (middle) is preparing to take a trip to Columbus to record his new documentary. His football teammates Harrison Mitchell (left) and Carter Mitchell (right), are tagging along to help him conduct interviews. CONTRIBUTED

Local teen to produce documentary for food pantry

Skyla Morris

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Madison resident Jatavious Ward has spent the past two years running his photography and videography business, “JIT Productions,” covering various areas, including athletic events and weddings.Outside of his personal business, the Morgan County High School senior participates in the school’s...

Morgan County High School junior Addison Hilsman is named the winner of the district-level Foundational Leadership and Entrepreneurship X-perience competition as confetti rains down. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Hilsman wins Morgan County entrepreneurship competition

Hannah Barron

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Last Tuesday, three of Morgan County’s youngest entrepreneurs delivered their business pitches before a panel of judges during the final round of the district-level Foundational Leadership and Entrepreneurship X-perience (FLEX) competition held at the high school.According to the FLEX website, the...

Jatavious Ward placed third in the 215-pound weight class. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Three Mat Dogs place at state tournament

Lance McCurley

Thursday, February 20, 2025

MACON – Last week, Morgan County’s wrestling team ended the 2024-25 season in impressive fashion.Senior Paul Bessette and juniors Clay Turner and Jatavious Ward were the Mat Dogs who secured a spot on the podium for placing in the top six of their respective weight classes at the state traditional...

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