Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Local artist Bob Copper takes the idea of needing to look at the big picture very literally. No matter what medium his art takes its form through,…
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Jefferson Arts Gallery seeks fiber artists for upcoming exhibit
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Each January, the Jefferson Arts Gallery (JAG) celebrates the fiber arts, and they are putting out the call for artists now so that the 2026 Fiber Arts…
Starling Musings’ September exhibit showcases Chris Latham’s digital art
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Starling Musings, the art gallery located in Tupelo’s Bakery and Cafe, regularly hosts exhibits to spotlight local artists. This month’s showing officially opened on Saturday, Sept. 13,…
Join the Hot Tamales for Ray Charles Birthday Picnic
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. The Hot Tamales, a singing duo from Tallahassee, Fla., return for the 5th annual Ray Charles Birthday Picnic, held at Haffye Hays Park, in Greenville, on Tuesday,…
New exhibit opens at Starling Musings on Sept. 13
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. More local talent is coming to Starling Musings Art for their monthly exhibit, which is planned to open on Sept. 13. Waukeenah resident Chris Latham, originally from…
The Mediterranean diet has benefits backed by science
Melanie Southerland UF/IFAS Extension – Jefferson The Mediterranean Diet is more than just a way of eating – it’s a lifestyle rooted in tradition. Countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, such as Greece,…
Laura’s Garden Notes: Basil and other light loving seeds
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. When my lavender seed packs arrived in the mail, I was surprised to learn that they require light to germinate. What? Usually seed planting instructions tell not…
The Pigskin Poet
Well week one of this 2025 season has come and gone, Some coaches are ecstatic, others wondering what went wrong. Beating Texas, Ohio State is the new # 1, Saturday the Buckeyes…
The Beatles come to Monticello! (sort of)
Laura Young Columnist It was truly “a hard day’s night” when I settled into my vintage seat upstairs at the Monticello Opera House on Thursday night for “Britishmania.” I had been “working…
Agricultural games are learning tools
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. It sometimes feels as if we are constantly battling to get our kids away from screens. Oftentimes, it seems like we are losing the battle. One time…
New exhibit at JAG opens Sept. 6
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson Arts Gallery (JAG) is opening the exhibit “A Retrospective of Rural Life” on Saturday, Sept. 6, to feature the paintings of regional artist Kay Cromartie….
Artist spotlight: Martin Thigpen
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. “The possibilities are limitless when you create stained glass art,” or at least that’s the belief of Martin Thigpen, a Jefferson County artist with a passion for…
Wildlife mural officially unveiled
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Dogwood Street was closed to vehicles on Friday, July 25, to make room for vendors and a crowd of visitors who came for the official unveiling of…
Any day is a great day to engage with elders at Brynwood
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The older members of our community contain within themselves an incredible history of their personal growth, caring relationships and cultural experiences during their era in our society….
Charlie Reichert turns 100!
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. World War II Navy Veteran Charlie Reichert celebrated his 100th birthday on Friday evening, July 11, 2025, with family and friends gathering to surprise him with a…
ALDI shopping 101
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. With our local Winn Dixie slated to become an ALDI store, you may be wondering what it is like to shop at ALDI. Although shopping there might…
Monticello Market now on Saturdays
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Market, which has been bringing buyers and wares together since 2023, is now being held on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Having recently moved from…
Downtown mural celebration is July 25
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Now that painting of Monticello’s new wildlife mural is complete, the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation and the Jefferson County Tourist Development Council have planned an official unveiling…
Art duo finishes wildlife mural
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For the past few months, spectators have had the opportunity to enjoy a step by step view of the creation of the wildlife mural that now decorates…
A Major adoption story!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For those who live in Jefferson County, or who travel to Monticello regularly to spend the day, chances are high that they have enjoyed an encounter at…