Category: Community News

Emerald Greene ECB Publishing, Inc.  The Jefferson County Republican Party’s annual Republican Rally brought a full house to the Monticello Opera House on Tuesday evening, April 22, with around 350 people showing…

Heather Ainsley  ECB Publishing, Inc.  One of the most difficult parts of running a non-profit animal rescue is witnessing the cruelty the animals endure. Many animals that enter the rescue systems require…

Laura Young  ECB Publishing, Inc.  Jefferson Arts Gallery is hosting the exhibit “Ascension & Regression: The Faces of the New Black Middle Class (1890-1930)” from Wednesday, June 4, through Saturday, June 7….

Cheltsie Holbrook ECB Publishing, Inc.  The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season will officially kick off on Sunday, June 1, and the first name of the storm will be Andrea. Who names the storms…

Leah Androski ECB Publishing, Inc.  With hurricane season rapidly approaching, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting an “above-normal” hurricane season. The start date of the Atlantic hurricane season is…

Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc.  After spending several years working in both private sector and government in the realm of project management and mediation, Matthew Andress found himself at a crossroads. As…

Christian Peterson ECB Publishing, Inc.  Hurricane Preparedness Week may be one of the most popular in the State of Florida. Celebrated annually in May, the week aims to raise awareness for preparedness…

Before an emergency threatens the state, have a plan in place. People with unique abilties or special needs may face obstacles that require more detalled planning. Here are recommendations that may assist…

Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc.  A recent survey shows that roughly half of the people in the U.S. have some kind of emergency “go-to” kit in their home. Even at that, about…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc.  When preparing to face a crisis, every second counts. That is why it’s essential that timely and effective emergency alerts reach everyone before the crisis reaches them….

Leah Androski ECB Publishing, Inc.  The disaster preparedness holiday is being held from Thursday, May 15, through Saturday, May 31, with a second holiday from Monday, June 2, through Sunday, June 15….

Megan Winslow, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Courtesy Given the damaging impacts of hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton last year, you may want to prepare your landscape and trees for the…

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…