Several Jefferson County and Monticello residents received a cryptic text alert during the evening of Sunday, Dec. 29, at 8:53 p.m. The alert, which originated from Jefferson County’s Emergency Management office, offered…
Year: 2019
Florida’s minimum wage to go up New Year’s Day
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Look for the state’s minimum wage to go up next week. Florida is one of eight states that will automatically increase its minimum wage rates on Wednesday,…
From survivor to champion: Caliber wins national championship
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. In a little less than two years, Caitlin Harrison and her three-year-old English Cocker Spaniel, Caliber, have gone from newcomers to the athletics of canine water sports…
Why our county?
They claim they love it. They love us. Our beautiful, lakes ,springs and rivers. They say they are going to restore the Everglades. Did you ever go to Ginnie Springs? I did…
Watching the finances
Back from Christmas. Back to “Watching the Finances!” Actually, never stopped. Catnip. The “elected,” school board’s alleged discrimination and disparity concerning its real property, its alleged false reporting involving public records requests,…
Michael Louis Schneider
Michael Louis Schneider, 65, of Tallahassee, passed away December 18, 2019 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Mike was born January 16, 1954 in Evanston, Ill. and was raised in Cleveland, Tenn….
What’s a Shriner?
Gary Wright exemplifies the heart of Shriner service and care Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. In Tallahassee, the Marzuq Shrine Temple sits on top of a hill that overlooks North Monroe Street…
Jefferson County pet adoptions rise in 2019
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. For several reporters at ECB Publishing, Inc., the plight of strays, ferals and shelter animals is one that we take dear to heart. According to the ASPCA,…
Fifth graders go “back to the manger” in Christmas musical
Madison Peddie/ACA Contributor On Thursday, Dec. 12, the family and friends of Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA)’s fifth grade class enjoyed the Christmas musical, “Back To The Manger”. This Christmas musical was presented…
Mistletoe
A kiss under the mistletoe…a holiday tradition that hasn’t much changed! If you look around, you’ll be sure to find some growing on the branches of several different species of hardwood trees…
Elliot signs to be a Lion
Jefferson Somerset athlete signs intent to play for a Florida university Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Surrounded by his Class of 2020 classmates as well as many of the young athletes who…
Feeding families, fighting local hunger
Backpack Buddies program takes a stand against food insecurity in Jefferson County Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. For most families, there is food in the pantry and refrigerator. When students leave their…
ACA/Maddison Peddie Contributor On Friday, Dec. 13, Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warrior fans dressed in their favorite Christmas attire as they filled the stands of school’s Wilmer Bassett Gymnasium to cheer on…
Sunday Drive coming to Madison on Jan. 11
Bryant Thigpen Contributor Get ready to laugh out loud when the award-winning trio, Sunday Drive, brings its ‘Hee-Haw and Hits Tour’ to Madison on Saturday, Jan. 11. The concert will be held…
Jase Robertson of Duck Dynasty to visit Tallahassee
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. If you loved watching the television series Duck Dynasty, you can finally meet one of its main cast members. Spend an evening with Duck Dynasty’s Jase Robertson…
Crime drops locally in first half of 2019
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In keeping with the statewide trend, Jefferson County saw its crime rate drop during the first six months of 2019, compared with the same period in 2018….
Facility applies for site expansion
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Trulieve – the Gadsden-based medical marijuana company with ties to Simpson Nurseries – last week applied to the Jefferson County Planning Commission for a revision to its…
#Canceled
If you’ve existed in the online world of social media platforms, chat forums and “woke” media, you’ve undoubtedly come face-to-face with the phenomena that has been dubbed “Cancel Culture.” While it is…
Willie James Oliver
Willie James Oliver was born July 25, 1948 to the late Willie H. Oliver and Isabell Norton. God looked down and picked another precious flower from this earthly garden on Tuesday, Dec….
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