Category: Community News

Story submitted The Jefferson County Retired Educators would like to give a big “thank you” to the Jefferson County Schools for their assistance and cooperation in awarding scholarships to 10 deserving high…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc.  Each year, the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce offers a leadership class for high school students with the aim of imparting skills and a mindset for being…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc.  At the May 6 luncheon meeting of the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber recognized 11 high school seniors who successfully completed this year’s Leadership Class. …

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc.  Eighty years ago, the lawn of Old Howard Academy, one of Monticello’s only schools for Black children, was alive with activity and laughter. It went silent after…

Christian Peterson ECB Publishing, Inc.  Monday, May 26, is an essential day in the United States. In fact, the last Monday of May annually is one of the most important days to…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc.  Memorial Day is Monday, May 26, 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.  On the evening of Thursday, May 15, the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce hosted their regular networking mixer for the Monticello Young Professionals (MYP) group. These mixers…

Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc.  Being honest has a great deal of importance for Aucilla Christian Academy graduate, Madison native and aspiring songwriter Cole Davis. That honesty is a driving force for…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc.  Take a moment to think about it—when was the last time you saw one of those massive swarms of lovebugs that seem to fill the sky twice…

Metro Courtesy Modern cars have longer life expectancies than their predecessors. Consumer Reports indicates it’s not unheard of for modern vehicles to endure for 200,000 miles or more. For many, that equates…

The News Service of Florida Courtesy Average gasoline prices in Florida continue to fluctuate around the $3 mark as relatively low crude-oil prices offset anticipated increased demand from summer driving. Florida motorists…

Laura Young  ECB Publishing, Inc.  “The community really showed out,” said Monica Roberts after all was said and done at the Handley Benefit Barrel Race on Saturday, May 10.  Despite stormy weather…

Heather Ainsley  ECB Publishing, Inc.  Jefferson County is home to an incredible amount of animals, and a great number of them have amazing owners that care for them with dignity, care and…

LSF Health Systems Contributor National Emergency Medical Services Week, held this year from Sunday, May 18 through Saturday, May 24, recognizes the heroic work of EMS professionals who serve on the frontlines…

Heather Ainsley  ECB Publishing, Inc.  If everything is running the way that it should be, most citizens never have to think about the systems and facilities that run behind the scenes in…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc.  Water’s importance as the stuff of life is certainly not a secret. For some in Jefferson County’s more rural communities, however, water can be challenging to access….

Heather Ainsley  ECB Publishing, Inc.  Most people don’t ponder about what happens to the water they use after it makes its way down the drain, but with every flush of the toilet,…

Photo courtesy of Renee Long The Jefferson County Commission and the Tourist Development Council recently recognized Sammy Gonzalez of The Social for being an excellent community partner and giving unwavering support to…

I read that Hooters is going out of business. No wonder. If you want to see scantily dressed women, there is no need to go to a business and pay. Simply turn…

Leah Androski ECB Publishing, Inc.  Safety 1st has recently recalled around 180,000 car seats due to a choking hazard. The recall states that, “…the headrest foam pad is not adequately secured for…