Updated at 3:10 p.m. The Jefferson County Commission is scheduled to hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 28. The meeting, which will be held at the Courthouse Annex, is…
Down by Lake Miccosukee
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Lake Miccosukee and the area surrounding it was important long before Florida attained statehood. Though just an unincorporated community today, and commonly enjoyed by locals as a…
Events for April 25 – May 2
APRIL 25 (Saturday) A Second Harvest food sharing takes place at New Bethel A.M.E. Church (6496 Ashville Hwy.) from 7 to 8 a.m. or until the food is gone. This is a…
VFW elects officers and presents law enforcement service awards
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 251 has elected officers for the 2026-27 year. Post officers include Commander Bernard Washington, Senior Vice Commander Eddie Gallon, Junior Vice Commander…
Franklin students show their art at JAG
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Every spring, the Jefferson Arts Gallery (JAG) presents a youth art show. This year Franklin Academy students participated again in a big way, with 18 young artists…
Monticello Garden Club circles have joint meeting
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Twice a year the Monticello Garden Club holds a joint meeting of their Founders Circle and Magnolia Circle. On Thursday, April 9, the groups gathered in the…
Candy Jones’ historic home is coming back on the market
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. One of Monticello’s historic homes, which has been the renovation passion project of Jennifer Luce and Inga Finch for the past two years, is soon to be…
Selective Service registration is set to become automatic in December
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. On the national stage, changes are planned for the Selective Service System (SSS). Historically, most American men between ages 18 and 25 have been required to register…
Chamber holds golf cart giveaway to support local grants
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. In recent years, the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce has been giving back to the community through their new small business grants. Right now, the Chamber is…
JCS hosts annual Military Ball
Crystal Goodwin ECB Publishing, Inc. The JROTC program at Jefferson County Schools K-12, A Community Partnership School (JCS) hosted their annual Military Ball on March 27. Dressed in formal attire and guided…
JCS adds nursing training trailer
Crystal Goodwin ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County Schools K-12, A Community Partnership School (JCS), continues to invest in the future of its students with the unveiling of a new Career and Technical…
Nancy Wake: the “White Mouse” who stole the Nazis’ “Cheese”
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. The accomplishments of women in our society have often been overlooked, though I hope that trend continues to diminish over time. Military exploits, especially, seem to be…
Come and see
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist Phillip, who had become a follower of Jesus, runs to Nathanael with the exciting news that they have found the one Moses wrote about, the Messiah. Philip…
Celebrate your administrative professionals today
Crystal Goodwin ECB Publishing, Inc. Administrative professionals are the steady hands behind the scenes that keep organizations of every kind running smoothly. On Administrative Professionals Day, celebrated on April 22, their impact…
Don’t let procrastination steal your year
Sheryl H. Boldt Guest Columnist We’re well into the second quarter of this year. Are you on track to meet your work and home goals by the end of 2026? Or have…
Department heads begin making county budget proposals
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. An ambulance, an online permitting system and possibly higher fees for building and planning permits were among the topics mentioned by department heads as operational needs for…
ACA and JCS valedictorians and salutatorians announced
Crystal Goodwin ECB Publishing, Inc. Aucilla Christian Academy Valedictorian Leighton Faglie With a steady smile and quiet confidence shaped by years of dedication, Leighton Faglie has made her mark as valedictorian of…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: How’s your grass looking?
Mickey Starling Columnist A common experience amongst us humans is the finding of the grass to be greener on the other side of the fence. This seems to be especially true today,…
Department of Education clarifies religious policies in schools
Ady Hammock ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Department of Education’s (FDOE) Commissioner of Education, Anastasios Kamoutsas, sent out a letter on Tuesday, March 17, to parents of students regarding religion and prayer…
Aucilla Christian Academy celebrates Senior Night
Crystal Goodwin ECB Publishing, Inc. Baseball The field lights glowed a little warmer on April 2 as Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) hosted a heartfelt Senior Night for its boys baseball program, honoring…