Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials have created a dedicated fund to facilitate the budgeting and tracking of the monies that either have been returned to the county or will be…
Category: Community News
Support Jefferson K-12 School students this school year
Tosca Williams Community Partnership School at JCS The Tiger Closet at Jefferson K-12, A Community Partnership School, is seeking donations of new or gently used children’s clothing (sizes 4–14) to help our…
Post #49 installs 2025-26 officers
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Otto M. Walker American Legion Post #49 held a special ceremony on Saturday, July 19, to install its officers for the 2025-26 year. Leadership and staff from…
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…
Last road paved with 2022 road bond
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County recently expended the last of the $3.8 million bond that it secured in conjunction with the City of Monticello in 2022 for road-improvement projects in…
Architect provides cost and plan for completion of A-Building restoration
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The remaining cost for completion of the A-Building restoration is an astonishingly high number, considering Jefferson County’s fiscally-constrained status. This cost, however, pales in comparison with what…
Commission may go live on social media
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials have begun exploring the possibility of broadcasting Jefferson County Commission meetings live on Facebook and other social media platforms. Commission Chairman Austin Hosford brought up…
BLOOM BIRDIE FLORALS celebrates a new beginning
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Something new is growing brightly, tucked into the northeast corner of Courthouse Circle at the heart of Jefferson County. It’s Bloom Birdie Florals, which just this June…
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…
Nine children drown, five million pools recalled
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Every summer, families everywhere purchase above ground pools from major retailers and anticipate hours of splashing fun for their children. Be careful! Over five million pools are…
Scammers stealing your equity
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Guard your information! A new scamming technique is snaking through the world, and it is striking out at what is probably your largest investment – your house….
Bundles of Bundles
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. To ensure that we meet the demands of our readers, we here at the Monticello News and Jefferson County Journal office always make sure to order plenty…
Free public conference presented by ARI takes the stage this October
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. History enthusiasts, mark your calendars, because the Aucilla Research Institute’s (ARI) biennial public conference has been announced for Oct. 3 and 4, from 9 a.m. to 6:30…
Duke Energy offers tips to save energy as temperatures rise
Aly Raschid Duke Energy With weather forecasters predicting high temperatures across Florida this week – particularly in the Panhandle – Duke Energy has tips to help you take control of your energy…
Chamber luncheon to feature grant winners and talk by CHP medical director
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce resumes its monthly member luncheons on Tuesday, Aug. 5. This month’s program will feature a presentation by Dr. Amy Neal, associate…
Free health clinic on Aug 5
Katie Marshall and Merry Ann Frisby Shepherd’s Hands of Suwannee Valley Do you or does someone you know need medical care? The Shepherd’s Hands free health clinic will be open this month…
Food pantry distribution sites in Jefferson County
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. We are called to feed the hungry and give drink to the thirsty, even to our enemies. Many in Jefferson County heed the call and make food…
Ending the silence on National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Jason Futch ECB Publishing, Inc. National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month is a time to acknowledge the unique challenges mental health plays on racial and ethnic minorities in the United States. According…
How to navigate a challenging real estate market
Metro Media Real estate has long been touted as a worthy long-term investment. With that conventional wisdom in mind, young adults often make buying a home one of their first big-ticket purchases….
How to boost home value before selling
Metro Media People considering buying or selling a home are facing a unique market. The real estate market has been in flux for several years, and high interest rates have made it…