Allow me to raise my voice as one of the concerned citizens of Jefferson County who is aghast at the possibility of a toll road ruining this beautiful place. I have only…
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Local nurse writes moving essay, wins $500 in contest
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On Monday, Dec. 9, the Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) announced that Tiwana Mutch-Miller, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Brynwood Health and Rehabilitation Center, in Monticello,…
Operation Christmas Child at Aucilla Christian Academy
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Coach Daryl Adams and his eighth and twelfth grade Bible class students worked with the K-4 class students on their Operation Christmas Child…
Jefferson Somerset’s Cory Oliver wins charter leadership award
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. One of Jefferson County’s principals, Cory Oliver, was recently named the winner of the 2019 Florida Charter Schools Champions Award at a recent conference in Orlando, Fla….
From the Pulpit
Even in the darkest times and the most shameful times, God is at work putting together something much bigger than we can necessarily see at the moment. Some time ago, a group…
MPD Chief Mosley speaks to Community Prayer Breakfast group
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. An enjoyable Community Prayer Breakfast was held on Thursday, Dec. 5 with 70 neighbors, friends and business folk in attendance for Christian fellowship. Ten festively decorated tables…
Pastor Spotlight – Dr. Melvin Roberts of the Greater Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church
Pastor Dr. Melvin Roberts is the pastor of the Greater Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, located on Cypress Street in Monticello. He recently celebrated his 18th anniversary as the church’s shepherd, where for…
“We can’t continue like this”
Parents demand action from Jefferson Somerset Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The meeting room at the Jefferson County School District was tense with emotion and frustration as parents filled the audience for…
Cherry St. upgrade to be bid out
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. City officials last week gave the engineer the go-ahead to complete the construction documents for the Cherry Street upgrade and put the project out for bids. The…
We need high-speed internet
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Individuals frustrated with the lack of affordable high-speed internet in Monticello and Jefferson County can take a little hope that local officials have taken notice of the…
Local youth attain leadership skills at chamber-sponsored class
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Every year, the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce sponsors and hosts an opportunity for the youth of Jefferson County to develop leadership skills, learn about their local…
Wild Adventures announces two 2020 concerts
Comedian Bill Engvall and Rockers Skillet to take the stage Wild Adventures Water & Theme Park Contributor Blue-collar laughs and hard-rockin’ favorites will return to South Georgia next year as Bill Engvall…
DR. EMMAMUEL INWANG
Introducing new medicines vs dialysis Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Dr. Emmanuel Patrick Inwang came to Monticello to partner his expertise with Dr. Barbara Thomas Reddick, CEO/Director of The Holistic Plan of…
School nurses need help for students
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson Somerset nurses are in need of undergarments and other personal items for students who come to them with needs. Errin Mays, Angie Bennett and Jenni Wigglesworth…
Cycling from Germany
Monticello welcomes overseas visitor Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. “It was my lifelong dream to do a trip in the Americas by bicycle,” said Sascha Kurhajec. The 45-year-old cyclist from Germany says…
FDOT schedules toll road meetings
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. For anyone interested in attending meetings of the advisory board discussing the proposed toll road – more formally called Multi-Use Corridors of Regional Economic Significance (M-CORES) –…
Fresh seafood comes to town
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. There’s a new business in town – the Wild Caught Fish Company, a combination restaurant and boutique seafood market on the south side of U.S. 90, just…
Kimberly “Kimmy” Kay Harvin
On Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, Kimberly “Kimmy” Kay Harvin went home to be with Jesus. From the moment of her birth and throughout her life, Kimmy was always a special child. Though…
What’s best for the future of our county?
As elected officials of Jefferson County, we swore to act honestly and independently from unethical influences. I take that oath very seriously. Our constituents deserve leaders that evaluate all the facts, do…
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