Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Since 1969, the I-10 Pecan House has been a staple of the interstate’s Exit 233 in Jefferson County. Originally founded by Waukeenah resident Irma Jean Walker as…
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Watermelon Festival plans are rolling
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s time for vendors, classic car buffs, parade participants, pageant hopefuls, photo snappers, pickle ball competitors and 5K runners to start things rolling toward the 2026 Watermelon…
Big Bend Transit augments services
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Big Bend Transit (BBT), the organization that provides transportation to the disadvantaged plus runs the Jefferson Express shuttle between Monticello and Tallahassee, recently received additional state funding…
Special Olympics Torch Run comes through Jefferson County
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Rapid Response Team and K-9 Team from Jefferson Correctional Institution (JCI) were escorted by members of the Monticello Police Department and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office on…
How to prevent hot car emergencies
Metro Media Parents often do everything within their means to keep their children safe in and outside of their homes. Throughout the years, child safety seats have helped reduce the risk of…
Events for April 11-19
APRIL 11 (Saturday) A Rai of Sunshine hosts a Vendor Showcase beginning at 8 a.m. at 850 N. Jefferson St. Shop for food, beverages, fashion/accessories, beauty products and more while supporting the…
April is Heartworm Awareness Month
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Whether they have fur, fins, feathers or scales, pets are part of the family. Just as they would with any other family member, owners want to make…
FSYR to host free six-day sleep away camp for youth
Ady Hammock ECB Publishing, Inc. Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranches will be holding a free summer camp for youth in Gadsden, Leon, Wakulla, Jefferson, Madison, Hamilton, Taylor, Dixie, Lafayette and Suwannee counties. This…
CERT welcomes four new members
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) welcomed four new members to their ranks late last month. Caden Fischer, Jacob West, Ken Kuhl and Stephen Albro…
St. Phillip Community Center to hold fish fry fundraiser
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The St. Phillip Community Center has scheduled its Spring Fundraiser Fish Fry for Saturday, May 16. The event will last 10 a.m.-3 p.m., and all proceeds from…
VFW Auxiliary salutes outstanding Jefferson County women
Story Submitted On Friday, March 20, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Auxiliary hosted a moving Women’s History Month celebration titled “A Proud Salute to Jefferson County Women for Outstanding Leadership and…
Library announces activities for April, launches newsletter
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library has launched a fresh monthly newsletter, informing the community of their upcoming free activities. So, what’s on the agenda for…
Events for April 4-12
APRIL 4 (Saturday) The exhibit “World War I Lessons and Legacies” opens at Jefferson Arts Gallery (575 W. Washington). This traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian will show through April 25 during regular…
County officials cut the ribbon on sign for road safety
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. On the morning of April 2, county officials cut a ribbon at the first of 12 new signs that warn truckers against traveling on hazardous county roads….
Pet Adoption Spotlight: Harley
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Humane Society’s Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center cares for many animals who are eagerly awaiting their new home. Harley, a seven-year-old Pointer mix dog,…
Grant funds bring home a variable message board for JCEM
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County Emergency Management (JCEM) recently was able to purchase a new variable message board for the benefit of the county, using funding provided by the Big…
Consultant discusses business take-aways from demographic “tapestry”
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce luncheon on March 3 featured Business Consultant Pamela Johnson. She works at Florida A&M University (FAMU) for the Small Business Development…
Smithsonian WWI exhibit coming to Monticello in April
Crystal Goodwin ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson Arts Gallery (JAG) welcomes the World War I: Lessons and Legacies exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in April. For a county rooted…
Change filters in spring for peak performance
Monty Morgan Morgan’s Garage/Monticello CarQuest Auto Parts Spring is finally here, and now is a great time to think about making sure your vehicles are ready for peak performance. Here are some…
Events for March 28 – April 5
MARCH 28 (Saturday) A Second Harvest food sharing takes place at New Bethel A.M.E. Church (6496 Ashville Hwy.) from 7 to 8 a.m. or until the food is gone. This is a…