Those were the days! We could eat like a horse and not look like one. All of the school teachers were older than us. Life was an open highway. Then came the…
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What Really Matters In Life?
Story Submitted A vacationing American businessman standing on the pier of a quaint coastal fishing village in southern Mexico watched as a small boat with just one young Mexican fisherman pulled into…
Men and Women Day 2024
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Jan. 20, New Bethel A.M.E. Church (Rev. Diana Duhart) will be hosting a Men and Women Day. The guest church will be Concord A.M.E. Church…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Watch your step!
I grew up with a fatal flaw in my running technique as a kid. No matter the game or circumstance on the agenda, I tended to pay a lot of attention to…
Wacissa Christian Church launches monthly community supper
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Everyone is invited to partake in a new community-wide supper being offered monthly by the Wacissa Christian Church. The next supper is set to take place on…
First Baptist gives Bullock retirement party
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Peggye Bullock served as secretary for First Baptist Church Monticello for eight years. The church has been, of course, more than a job for her. It is…
Historical essay contest sponsored by Keystone Federated Republican Women Deadline to submit is Feb. 29
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. All middle and high school students who live in Jefferson County are eligible to enter an essay contest sponsored by the Keystone Federated Republican Women (KFRW). This…
Visionary people featured at January prayer breakfast
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. It seems fitting in January – a month when people often envision ways to improve – that the gathering of the Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast featured a…
Human smuggling may be happening in your community
At only eleven years old, “Stacey” found herself on the streets. She was afraid, but she knew it had to be better than the home situation she was running from. Her optimism…
Believing is Seeing
I’d like to begin with what might seem a rather strange question. “Do you really believe in Jesus?” Before you answer that with, “Of course I do,” I want you to think…
Premier southern gospel quartet to perform in Madison
Bryant Thigpen North Florida Concerts Gold City, deemed as America’s favorite southern gospel quartet, will be making a special appearance in Madison on Thursday, Jan. 11, at Ragans Family Campground. Also appearing…
Fifth Annual Beast Feast set for Jan. 13
Bryant Thigpen Contributor St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church will be holding its Fifth Annual Beast Feast on Saturday, Jan. 13, at 6 p.m. Guests will enjoy the best in wild game food,…
Rate your ‘joy level’ for 2023?
Did your choices throughout the year (specifically behavior-related) bring an abundance of joy or way too many regrets? I hope you’re among those in the “abundance of joy” group. But if 2023…
The Twelfth Day of Christmas
The 12 days between Christmas and January 6 are known as the “Twelve Days of Christmas.” According to the song, on the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me:…
Bruce Snyder shares how church people provided comfort in times of trouble
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The holiday gathering of the Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast took place on Thursday, Dec. 7, in the festively decorated fellowship hall at St. Margaret Catholic Church. The…
Let’s ‘fall on our knees’ this Christmas
As a little girl, I spent delightful moments singing about the little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay. I gazed at our small nativity scene. I loved looking at all the characters…
He comes
I love Christmas and what it stands for. Even the hardest times and the deepest of losses can’t take away the Christmas promise, hope, and love. With the loss of my wife,…
OPEN HEARTS is Monticello’s newest church
Hines Boyd Contributor Monticello has a new church. It’s the OPEN HEARTS United Methodist Church. It meets at 9 a.m. every Sunday in the Presbyterian Fellowship Hall at 290 E. Dogwood St….
Prepare to see ‘that’ family member this holiday
You love your family. But truth be told, you’re just not excited about seeing one or two members at your next holiday get-together. There’s nothing horribly wrong with them. They just rub…
Christmas traditions we’ve said “Bah Humbug” to
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. As we are ramping up for the Christmas holidays and kicking off a month-long shopping spree, it’s a great time to take a look at Christmas traditions…
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