Story Submitted Since April 2025, Mondays on the Monticello Church of the Nazarene property have been a little busier. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Monday, the nonprofit Jefferson Pregnancy Center…
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Celebrate World Teachers’ Day on Oct. 5
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. This year marks the 60th anniversary of World Teacher’s Day. World Teacher’s Day began in 1966 as a recommendation of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural…
Is it a hurricane or a typhoon?
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. In William Shakespeare’s famous play, “Romeo and Juliet,” the late-great bard said, “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Of course, Juliet was referring…
SnappHappy Feral Cat Sanctuary never says “no”
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. Debbie Snapp’s SnappHappy Feral Cat Sanctuary is a thriving 15-acre sanctuary and 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Jefferson County that provides food, shelter and medical care to countless cats…
Hurricane facts you may not know
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. With two months remaining in the 2026 hurricane season, it’s never too late to learn something new about hurricanes. Here are some facts from the National Weather…
This hurricane season looks to be historic
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Although there are still two months remaining in the 2026 hurricane season, this year has already been a historically significant one. For the first time in many…
Rise and grind: celebrating National Coffee Day
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. Cold brew, cappuccino, cortado, caffè con leche — whatever your preferred coffee order may be, the day to celebrate the various kinds of coffee is coming to…
Stay alert – it’s National Preparedness Month
This hurricane season looks to be historic Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Although there are still two months remaining in the 2026 hurricane season, this year has already been a historically significant…
Events for Sept. 28 – Oct. 3
There’s lots going on! Here’s a glance at the week ahead: September 28 (Monday) A support group for people caring for a loved one with dementia meets at noon on the last…
Elijah made a new friend!
Elijah Burrus, son of Jefferson County Fire Chief Derrick Burrus, made a new friend on Thursday, Sept. 17. At the annual gala held by A Women’s Pregnancy Center, at the Donald L….
A DUI arrest can do a number on a person’s finances
Metro Media An arrest and subsequent conviction for driving under the influence (DUI) can have a ripple effect that impacts a person’s personal and professional life. A DUI arrest also can do…
Life insurance products to consider
Metro Media Life insurance is an important component of wealth management and financial planning. Life insurance is designed to lessen the financial burden on loved ones in the event of a policy…
September is Life Insurance Awareness Month
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. September is a special month, featuring many national celebrations and recognized initiatives to raise awareness and inform the public about various important facets of leading a happy…
Don’t let gambling call the plays: FGCC urges smart choices as football seasons kick off
Florida Gaming Control Commission Contributor With college and professional football seasons officially underway across the Sunshine State, the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) is reminding Floridians to make informed choices when it…
Madison/Jefferson Community Cleanup hosted by SWAT was a success
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. The two counties of Jefferson and Madison came together to organize a cross-county clean-up event on Saturday, Sept. 19. The event was organized by the Florida Department…
Meet role model businesswoman Allison Tant
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. In celebrating American Business Women’s Day, the Monticello News spotlights our community’s role model businesswomen who have overcome adversity to reach success. One of these role models…
The accomplishments and history of American Business Women’s Day
Autumn Raulerson ECB Publishing, Inc. The complicated past of women in the workplace in America feels so very distant to our ultra-inclusive present; however, commemorating the history of the women who fought…
Partnering with women-owned business has advantages
Being certified as a women-owned business by WBENC means that it is at least 51% owned, controlled and managed by women. When a company partners with a WBENC-Certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE),…
Car seat safety event is Sept. 25
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. For National Car Seat Safety Month, the Florida Dept. of Health – Jefferson is holding a special event on Friday, Sept. 25. Come to the parking lot…
Honoring local women in law enforcement
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Each year in September, our nation sets aside a day to acknowledge and celebrate the contribution of female officers who enforce law and order around the country….