ECB Publishing, Inc. Applications are now available for the inaugural Miss Jefferson County Pageant, and excitement is already building for the debut event in 2026. The Miss Jefferson County Pageants will be…
Saturday’s toll: recovery begins following two weekend fires
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County was struck this Saturday, Aug. 22, with Jefferson County Fire Rescue responding to two fire incidents within 50 minutes. Thanks to Jefferson County Fire Rescue’s…
Varsity volleyball Warriors defeat Cowgirls in straight sets
Autumn Raulerson Hailey Waldo Contributor ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) varsity volleyball Warriors led their team to victory in straight sets against the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls…
JV volleyball Warriors fall to Madison County Cowgirls
Autumn Raulerson Hailey Waldo Contributor ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) JV volleyball team opened the season with an unfortunate loss, 2-1, against the Madison County High School (MCHS) JV…
Recreational gag grouper season will open Sept. 1-30 in Gulf state waters
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Contributor At its August meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) issued an executive order to modify the 2026 recreational season for gag grouper…
Why Are You Honoring Charlie Kirk?
At the August 20, 2026 BOCC meeting three Commissioners passed a proclamation honoring Charlie Kirk with no regard for the public input. Let’s take a look at what Charlie Kirk actually represented….
Meet the 2026 Senior Warriors
James Croft James Croft has played football for a total of six years, and he plays for ACA as a right guard and defensive tackle. He is 5’9” and weighs 180 lbs….
Watergirl Kamrynn Johnson
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. Kamrynn Johnson is the senior watergirl for the Aucilla Christian Academy Warriors this year. It is her fourth year as a watergirl for the football team, and…
Meet Cheer Head Coach Amy Pearson
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. The ACA Cheerleader’s Head Coach Amy Pearson is returning for her second year coaching the Warriors’ cheer squad. Thanks to her leadership, the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA)…
Meet Football Head Coach Matt Wheeler
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. Head Coach Matt Wheeler is going on his second year as the head coach for the ACA Warriors varsity football team. With a combined 18 years coaching,…
Shadow and Sturgeon: Catch August’s Partial Lunar Eclipse
Autumn Raulerson Hailey Heseltine, Contributor ECB Publishing, Inc. Step outside this Thursday night and look up at the night sky to see two awe-inspiring celestial events at the same time. The Full…
Monticello hires new city manager
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello City Council approved a five-year contract with new City Manager Marcus M. Collins at a special meeting on Wednesday evening, Aug. 19, if with reservations…
Free Literacy Festival is Saturday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the rec park
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County R. J. Bailar Public Library is presenting a free Literacy Festival on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m at the recreation…
NFC unveils renewed Wellness Suite, creating space for students to recharge and connect
North Florida College Contributor North Florida College (NFC) will celebrate the reopening of its newly-renovated and rebranded Wellness Suite on Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Colin…
School board tentatively budgets $23M
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. At a brief, preliminary budget hearing on Monday, July 27, the Jefferson County School Board voted unanimously to tentatively set the millage rate at 5.296 mills (same…
New season of community prayer breakfasts begin Sept. 3
Story Submitted A new season of Monticello Community Prayer Breakfasts are soon to begin, following the annual summer break. Now entering its 32nd year, the breakfasts are a non-denominational, free gathering for…
Scriptures and Snacks Bible Study to begin Sept. 6
Story Submitted St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church will begin its second year of Scriptures and Snacks on Sunday evening, Sept. 6, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to bring their favorite…
Monthly Chamber luncheon will be Sept. 1
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is planning to hold their monthly luncheon at noon on Sept. 1. The event will feature networking, catered food, a presentation…
Blue Sky Farm raises funds for Vocational EdVantage
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Every summer at the peak of blueberry season, Blue Sky Farm gives its u-pick visitors the chance to load up on berries and have their payment donated…
Tala and her family need community support during her recovery
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Following a tragic accident earlier this summer, a young Monticello girl is facing a long recovery at University of Florida Health Shand’s Hospital (Shand’s). Tala and her…