Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. This year marks the 60th anniversary of World Teacher’s Day. World Teacher’s Day began in 1966 as a recommendation of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural…
Meet the ACA girls’ golf seniors
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. Maggie Walker is one of Aucilla Christian Academy’s (ACA) girls golf team Seniors on the team this year. She has been playing golf for two years now,…
Is it a hurricane or a typhoon?
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. In William Shakespeare’s famous play, “Romeo and Juliet,” the late-great bard said, “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Of course, Juliet was referring…
Let them shine, let them shine, let them shine!
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist There are times in our lives when we have opportunities to reach out and touch people in special ways. October is one of those months which gives…
SnappHappy Feral Cat Sanctuary never says “no”
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. Debbie Snapp’s SnappHappy Feral Cat Sanctuary is a thriving 15-acre sanctuary and 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Jefferson County that provides food, shelter and medical care to countless cats…
Spread the word and peanut butter!
It’s time for the annual UF/IFAS Extension Peanut Butter Challenge! Donations locations include UF/IFAS Extension Office, Trophy Creek, Renasant Bank, Tupelo’s, Gulf Coast Lumber, Jefferson County K-12, Aucilla Christian Academy Franklin Academy and…
Tigers senior volleyball players recognized during match with Madison
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc On Monday, Sept. 28, the Jefferson County Tigers junior varsity and varsity volleyball teams traveled to Madison to face the Madison County High School Cowgirls. In the…
ACA celebrates Fall Sports Senior Night
On September 25, Aucilla Christian Academy celebrated Senior Night for its Fall sports. Read the full article, see senior athlete photos and more by clicking here.
Cattlemen invite community to Oct. 8 meeting and membership drive
Stefanie L. Prevatt ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Cattlemen’s Association is inviting local cattle producers, agricultural professionals and community members to its upcoming meeting and membership drive Thursday, Oct. 8. The…
Hurricane facts you may not know
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. With two months remaining in the 2026 hurricane season, it’s never too late to learn something new about hurricanes. Here are some facts from the National Weather…
This hurricane season looks to be historic
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Although there are still two months remaining in the 2026 hurricane season, this year has already been a historically significant one. For the first time in many…
Exchange the lies you believe for God’s truth
Sheryl H. Boldt Guest Columnist How would your life be different if you understood that God loved you, despite your imperfections and feelings of unworthiness? If you truly understood – better yet,…
Ray Charles’ birthday celebrated
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. On Wednesday, Sept. 23, the “Hot Tamales,” a popular North Florida acoustic duo, hosted their Sixth Annual Ray Charles birthday celebration at Haffye Hayes Park in Greenville….
Jefferson County Animal Control is packed
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. According to a post made on Sept. 5, the Jefferson County Animal Control kennel recently housed over 50 dogs. The commentator said the facility, designed to hold…
Monticello Free Clinic is Oct. 6
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello Free Clinic at Christ Episcopal Church will be seeing patients on Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. At the Free Clinic, volunteer physicians and…
Capital Health Plan to host free Healthy Aging open house
Story Submitted Capital Health Plan (CHP) will host its third annual Nancy Van Vessem, M.D., Center for Healthy Aging Educational Open House on Tuesday, Oct. 6, bringing together health professionals and community…
The Miss Jefferson County Pageant is this weekend!
Emerald Greene ECB Publishing, Inc. The inaugural Miss Jefferson County Pageant will take place this weekend, bringing contestants from across the county together to compete for the first-ever Jefferson County titles. The…
County manager making his presence known
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In the little more than three months that County Manager Doug Baber has been on the job, he’s been putting his stamp on many of the county’s…
Dr. John Lewis wins “Service to Agriculture” Award
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. During the 81st Annual Farm Bureau Banquet, local veterinarian Dr. John Lewis, was honored for his decades of service to local farmers and ranchers. After graduating from…
County revisits p-card policy
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The p-card – short for purchasing or procurement card – recently resurfaced in a discussion among the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners, only this time it…