Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Residents concerned about the water quality issues associated with the Trulieve medical marijuana growing facility on U.S. Highway 27 may want to monitor the Jefferson County Commission…
EMS Week celebrates those who answer the call
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. Every day and night, emergency medical professionals stand ready to respond when people need help most. During Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, take time to recognize the…
Clothes dryer ignites house fire
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, May 15, at 11:07 p.m., Jefferson County Fire Rescue responded to 448 Sam Perry Rd. (between Greenville and Lamont), where an occupied dwelling was reportedly…
Macedonia Church announces giveaway and outreach schedule
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Pastor Jody Brown and the congregation of Macedonia Church offer a number of services and outreach ministries in the community. On the first and third Saturdays at…
Preparations already underway for next election
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The general election is some six months away. Already, however, the clock is ticking insofar as a number of critical steps that citizens and candidates alike must…
Monticello Free Clinic seeks nurse volunteers
Merry Ann Frisby Contributor Monticello Free Clinic is reorganizing, and we are getting there! This clinic provides free medical care for people who do not have any insurance and meet financial criteria….
Free school physicals offered at DOH-Jefferson on June 4 and 5
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s time to make sure your loved ones are in tip-top shape for a healthy year of activity ahead. At the Florida Department of Health-Jefferson (DOH-Jefferson), your…
Don’t underestimate the power of public works
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Behind the scenes, there are lots of services that go into keeping the community running. For instance, every time you turn your faucet, do you think about…
VFW honors volunteer firefighter
PHOTO FEATURE: On Friday, May 1, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 251 recognized its 2026 Firefighter of the Year. Post 251 Judge Advocate John Nelson, Sr. (left) and Vice Commander Albert…
Safe Boating Week: staying smart and safe on the water
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. Safe Boating Week is a time dedicated to promoting responsible habits on the water and preventing accidents before they happen. As temperatures rise and families head out…
Pearce family home and car lost to fire
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. At 10:29 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5, Jefferson County Fire Rescue (JCFR) responded to a house fire on Mallard Lane after a neighbor reported seeing flames coming…
Jefferson County expands Veteran Services through new partnership
Story Submitted The Jefferson County Office of the County Manager is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs that will expand services and support available to…
Events for May 16-25
MAY 16 (Saturday) A Music Jam Session takes place 1-2 p.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.). For more information, call 850-342-0205. May 17 (Sunday) Several churches are taking turns hosting…
DOH now provides blood lab-draw services for $20
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Department of Health-Jefferson (DOH-Jefferson) is now providing lab-draw blood services for a $20 fee. Blood tests are a very common service that “help doctors check…
Library announces “Adventure Awaits” summer program
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library (JCPL) has provided new information about their upcoming “Adventure Awaits” summer program. In celebration of reading, exploring and discovering, plenty…
Big Bend Hospice honors local nurses on National Nurses Day
Story Submitted The Jefferson County Advisory Council of Big Bend Hospice (BBH) annually recognizes and expresses its gratitude to local nurses on National Nurses Day, which is observed each year on May…
Update from Sen. Simon on the Water First North Florida Project
Dear Neighbor, I want to provide you with an important update regarding the Water First North Florida Project. After careful review and continued conversations with local leaders, water experts, property owners, and…
City approves Hagan Funeral Home after long haul
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The longtime effort by businesswoman Evelyn Hagan to get city approval for construction of a funeral home on a property that she purchased on South Jefferson Street…
Prayer breakfast founder shares his story
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Gary Wright, who began organizing the Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast meetings more than 30 years ago, took a turn himself as the featured speaker on Thursday, May…
B Fitness to host Monticello Young Professionals Mixer on May 21
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello Young Professionals (MYP) has its quarterly networking mixer next Thursday, May 21. The gathering, sponsored by the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, will take place 5-6:30…