Category: Community News

Kenneth and Carolyn Hudson celebrate their 70th anniversary on May 20, 2026. They are formerly of Monticello and Tallahassee. They were married on May 20, 1956, at Monticello Church of God by…

Charles Gilley Contributor Solomon Lodge #6, (originally #7), is the oldest Black Masonic Lodge in the State of Florida, established in 1868, and has been widely recognized. The Lodge, which is a…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The May 7 member luncheon for the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce featured the local high school seniors who have participated in the chamber’s Student Leadership Academy…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Behind the scenes, there are lots of services that go into keeping the community running. For instance, every time you turn your faucet, do you think about…

PHOTO FEATURE:  On Friday, May 1, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 251 recognized its 2026 Firefighter of the Year. Post 251 Judge Advocate John Nelson, Sr. (left) and Vice Commander Albert…

MAY 16 (Saturday) A Music Jam Session takes place 1-2 p.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.). For more information, call 850-342-0205‬. May 17 (Sunday) Several churches are taking turns hosting…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library (JCPL) has provided new information about their upcoming “Adventure Awaits” summer program. In celebration of reading, exploring and discovering, plenty…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello Young Professionals (MYP) has its quarterly networking mixer next Thursday, May 21. The gathering, sponsored by the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, will take place 5-6:30…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Community Friends of Jefferson County invite everyone to the annual 20th of May (Emancipation Day) Celebration, 1-5 p.m. at the Old Howard Academy, located at 835 Mamie…

New information has been added! Summer Camp & VBS Directory – 2026

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Memorial Day is Monday, May 25, and the entire community is invited to join together to remember and honor those who died while serving in the United…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Summer is swiftly approaching, and that means that the more heat-hardy among us are headed outside to spend some time in the sunshine. A popular outdoor activity…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. At the Jefferson County Humane Society’s Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center, many animals are searching for somewhere to call home. Among them is Patches, a senior sweetie…

Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc.  Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10, and it is always a festive affair at churches everywhere. Restaurants and flower shops also make festive amounts of money on…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. At the Jefferson County Humane Society’s Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center, many animals are searching for somewhere to call home. One of these animals is Diamond, who…

Metro Media Homeowners know that the work of maintaining a home is never done. Cleaning is a daily task associated with homeownership, and such sessions can reveal more than dust buildup or…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The North Florida Wildlife Center is introducing a new special event – Wildlife After Dark. On Thursday, May 14, the center will re-open 5-9 p.m. to offer…

MAY 11 (Monday) Teen Lounge – D&D Character Building takes place 4 -5:30 p.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.). For more information, call 850-342-0205‬. The Jefferson County School Board has…

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