Douglas Baber Jefferson County Manager Contributor There are moments in the life of a community when time seems to stand still, allowing us to see clearly the strength, devotion and neighborly love…
JCS honors distinguished alumni at Ultimate Tailgate Rally
Darin Lamar (center left) accepts his Legacy of Excellence Award on behalf of the 1982 State Championship Tigers football team. With Lamar is school board member William Brumfield (left), Superintendent Jackie Pons…
JCS Crowns PK through 12th grade Homecoming Court
Congratulations to JCS 2026 Homecoming Queen Jakila Joyce and Homecoming King William Massey (pictured above)! Stefanie L. Prevatt ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County K-12 Community Partnership School (JCS) brought together students, families…
Tigers shutout North Florida Christian in Homecoming blowout
CLICK HERE to see the full four-page spread on Jefferson Tigers Homecoming 2026! Stories include: • Tigers celebrate Homecoming spirit week • Distinguished alumni honored at community tailgate • Homecoming royalty crowned…
Warriors win on Homecoming
See full coverage of all ACA 2026 Homecoming activities in next Wednesday’s, Nov.4, MonticelloNews! Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Oct. 23, the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors wrapped up a…
County will finally get to use $500,000 grant for A-Building
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. After multiple years of delays and back-and-forth rounds with the Florida Division of Historic Resources (DHR), a change in the scope of the work to be performed…
Hunters are the heart of managing CWD in deer
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. Since its initial discovery in 1967, Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has become one of the most serious wildlife diseases facing state wildlife agencies and could decimate deer…
Why “best-by” dates aren’t the best decider
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. Everyone is familiar with the “best by” dates that are displayed on food products’ labels. Less common, however, is an understanding of what these dates actually mean,…
School bus with 37 children on board crashes at “Dead Man’s Curve” near Wacissa
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. At approximately 2:49 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, a field trip turned into a terrifying incident as a Thomas County school bus carrying 37 children left the…
Monticello City Council to meet Monday, Nov. 2
The Monticello City Council will hold its regular meeting a day early on Monday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m., rather than on the first Tuesday, due to the General Election on Nov….
New free website explores the history of Jefferson County
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. For history enthusiasts or locals wanting to learn more about their hometown, a new resource is available. The website 1stFlorida.com was created by longtime Florida resident David…
Jefferson County now offers in-house passport photos
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. Previously, when applying for or renewing your passport in Jefferson County, you had to have the photo taken at CVS or Walgreens. Now available is the Jefferson…
Meet your 2026 Teen Miss Jefferson County, Chloe Pitts
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. The inaugural Miss Jefferson County Pageant took place at Kilpatrick Civic Auditorium, in Monticello, on Saturday, Oct. 3. The event was hosted by ECB Publishing, Inc. and…
Meet your 2026 Miss Jefferson County, Aubrey Raker
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. The inaugural Miss Jefferson County Pageant took place at Kilpatrick Civic Auditorium, in Monticello, on Saturday, Oct. 3. The event was hosted by ECB Publishing, Inc. and…
The haunting history of Halloween traditions
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. This time of year, youngsters throughout the area are donning fun costumes and preparing to embark on their annual quest to gather as much as they can…
Signs suggesting windows and doors need sealing
Metro Media When pondering projects around a house, it’s easy to overlook small tasks and direct your focus toward more significant undertakings. Small projects might not generate the reactions that larger projects…
Events for Oct. 23-31
October 23 (Friday) Wildlife After Dark at the North Florida Wildlife Center, 5-9 p.m. For information visit www.northfloridawildlife.org. Monticello Jamboree takes place 6-9 p.m. at 625 S. Water St. October 23, 24 (Friday,…
Doug Baber shares upbeat message at prayer breakfast
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Oct. 1 gathering of the Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast was hosted by Elizabeth Baptist Church. The pastor, Dr. Glenn Canup, welcomed a full crowd and blessed…
Red Ribbon Week — what’s all the buzz about?
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Red Ribbon Week (RRW), which is observed annually from Oct. 23 to 31, is the nation’s longest-running anti-drug campaign. Chances are that you’ve seen photos on social…
Come get spooky at Ghoul’s Night Out
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s spooky season again, and Monticello’s Downtown Historical District, the third oldest historical district in Florida, will be celebrating with their annual Ghoul’s Night Out festivities that…