Category: Community News

United Way of the Big Bend Contributor On May 22, the United Way of the Big Bend (UWBB) announced that its Board of Directors approved $1.24 million in funding allocations today that…

Second Harvest Contributor Second Harvest of the Big Bend has been named recipient of a $10,000 “Fly Beyond” grant from the Wawa Foundation to help provide youth in the Big Bend with increased…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc.  Mold is a natural part of our outdoor environment. In nature, mold is a fungus that breaks down dead organic matter such as leaves and other plant…

Meet Danny Deason! Deason was born and raised in Cairo, Ga. As a teen, he moved to Tallahassee with his brother to attend Leon High School, where he spent his final two…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc.  On May 6, the luncheon meeting of the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce included an update from District 4 Commissioner Austin Hosford.  Hosford began by introducing himself…

Laura Young  ECB Publishing, Inc.  This summer, Florida 4-H will be participating in the 4-H International Exchange Program, and they are looking for families to open their homes to host visiting youth…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Hiram Masonic Lodge No. 5 has planned a memorial service for two of their members who recently passed away. Being honored are Ken Faircloth and Samuel Kersey….

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Contributor As National Safe Boating Week concludes, boating safety advocates in Florida and nationwide are urging boaters to stay vigilant as the summer season begins. The…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc.  School’s out, summer’s here, and the Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library’s annual reading program is in full swing, this time with the theme “Color Our World.”…

Heather Ainsley  ECB Publishing, Inc.  Monticello is a quiet hub of highly skilled artists, and many citizens among us harbor incredible talents that often go unnoticed. Among these talented artists is Chris…

Emerald Greene ECB Publishing, Inc.  The 2025 Jefferson County Tiny Miss to Young Miss Watermelon pageants were held on Saturday, May 31, at the Old High School Auditorium.  The pageants were first…

Emerald Greene ECB Publishing, Inc.  Jefferson County residents gathered Saturday evening, May 31, at the Old High School Auditorium to watch the very popular and much-loved Miss and Teen Miss Watermelon Queen…

Hailey Heseltine  ECB Publishing, Inc.  On May 3, 1925, the Kiwanis Club of Monticello met for the first time at Hotel Monticello. It became the 35th such club to be established in…

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…