Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County High School (JCHS) Tigers picked up their first win of the varsity football season on Monday, Oct. 3, when they defeated the Baby Rattlers…
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From the superintendent’s desk: Safety First
Dear Friends, We should all feel blessed that Hurricane Ian did not knock on our doors last week. Like you, our school district family sends up prayers and good wishes for all…
Two Political Candidate Forums
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring two forums to educate voters about the candidates in the upcoming General Election. The moderated Q&A sessions will give…
County approves $43M budget plus higher millage rate
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Commission last week adopted a budget of $43 million and a millage rate that represents a slight tax increase. The final public hearing on…
Read your ballot carefully
I had to drop by the Supervisor of Elections office the other day and I noticed they had already put a sample ballot for the November election on their bulletin board. As…
National 4H Week: “Opportunity 4All”
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The first week of October is National 4-H Week, and Jefferson County residents can join in many activities that are taking place to support the local 4-H…
The office after hours
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello News office stands at the northwest corner of the courthouse circle in Monticello. Many of you may pass by our little green building and never…
ACA Warrior named “Scholar Athlete of the Week”
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Jace Grant, a senior on the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) varsity Warriors football team, was recently named the “Scholar Athlete of the Week” by WTXL-TV, the ABC…
Casa Bianca M.B. Church to host Highland visitors
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Pastor Tobbie Berrian III and the congregation of Casa Bianca Missionary Baptist Church will be welcoming visitors from the Highland Descendants Council of Charlottesville, Va., for a…
PCA Rodeo coming to Monticello!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. This fall, the Professional Cowboy Association (PCA) is bringing their Old Glory Rodeo to Monticello for the very first time! The sponsor of this inaugural event is…
Waukeenah, Wacissa and Lamont may get Internet
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Yet another technology company has made a sales pitch to the Jefferson County Commission, this one a company that specializes in innovative devices to bring connectivity to…
Chamber of Commerce annual dinner celebrates “Monticello Momentum”
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is a thriving organization that has had steady and significant growth over the past several years. Since 2019, the membership has…
Ebenezer Baptist Church to celebrate 194 years Homecoming set for October 2
Ebenezer Baptist Church will be celebrating its 194th anniversary with a homecoming on Sunday, Oct. 2, at 446 Hatchet Rd. in Lamont. The church was founded in 1828 on what was then…
Ira Ray West Jr.
Ira Ray West Jr, 36, passed away on Sept. 25, 2022. He was born Sept. 29, 1985, in Pensacola, Fla., to Ira West Sr. and Cynthia “Renee” Barfield. Ira Jr. loved trucks,…
“Out of the Woods” exhibit to open at JAG on October 8
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Just as the fall weather begins to beckon us all to spend more time in outdoor pursuits, the Jefferson Arts Gallery (JAG) is opening a nature-inspired exhibit…
Reeling in a 6.78 pounds Redfish
Randy Herring takes first in Casting for Christ Patricia Smith Contributor When it comes to fun and fundraising, Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) has it in the bag! The Sea Hag Marina…
ACA Homecoming Game Update
Due to Hurricane Ian the Aucilla Christian Academy homecoming game has been rescheduled for Friday, Oct. 14. The Warriors will face the Harvest Community School for their Homecoming Game. The ACA Warriors…
All eyes on Hurricane Ian
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. As of press time, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 10 a.m. Category 3 Hurricane Ian was just past the westernmost end of Cuba, was tracking northward into the Gulf…
Carjacking; Chase; One arrested
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor On Wednesday, Sept. 21, a carjacking in Madison County ended with the stolen vehicle crashing in Jefferson County. Deputy William Terry with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office…
Ponderings…Perspective
Last week, my sister and my niece came to visit me from their home in Washington State. My sister lives a very busy and productive life, much like I do, and time…
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