Category: Community News

Heather Ainsley  ECB Publishing, Inc.  This January, Lieutenant Dan Williams of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office received a promotion to the position of Captain. Williams has been with JCSO for 16 years,…

Story Submitted by Bill Snyder  We have a rich American heritage founded on Christian principles. “One nation under God” is in our pledge of allegiance.  “In God We Trust” is on our…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc.  Four years ago, when Lamar and Jo-Anne McLaughlin were looking to move to North Florida to be closer to their grown daughter’s family, the town of Monticello…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc.  At the beginning of March, the Monticello/Jefferson Chamber of Commerce announced the first recipients of some small business grants that were sponsored by the Chamber and Duke…

APRIL 4 (Friday) The Rotary Club meets at noon at 420 W. Washington St. APRIL 5 (Saturday) The 19th Annual Day of Dialogue on Minority Health in Jefferson County 2025 takes place…

Betsy Barfield Contributor Please allow me to share Dirty Pecan’s accomplishments. I reflect over the last nine years of Dirty Pecan, we have moved the needle tremendously for the youth in our…

Big Bend Hospice Contributor The Jefferson County Advisory Council of Big Bend Hospice annually recognizes and expresses its gratitude to local doctors on National Doctor’s Day, which is observed annually on March…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, March 1, the Jefferson County Kings of Spring Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) held its 13th Annual Hunting Heritage Banquet at the…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, March 8, the Jefferson County Kings of Spring hosted their 13th Annual Youth Turkey Challenge. This year, there were 38 youths that registered to participate….

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 251 recently honored Lt. Alan Camper as its Law Enforcement Officer of the Year for 2024-2025. He was nominated by Monticello Police…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Local author Cindy Roe Littlejohn has announced that her book, Palmetto Pioneers: From Harmony to Hostility, has been recognized as a Nonfiction Regional finalist in the 27th…

Storm Goodlin Chairman – Tobacco Free Jefferson Partnership Here in Jefferson County, Fla. we’re fortunate to have great shared spaces like our parks, such as Jefferson County Recreational Park, to enjoy with…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, April 5, Johnston’s Meat Market has prepared a special presentation and honorary celebration for any and all veterans and military personnel to enjoy. This event…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, March 22, the Jefferson County Garden Hugger Club hosted a springtime plant giveaway at the R.J. Bailar Public Library, located at 375 S. Water St….

Florida Dept. of Health Contributor Jefferson County’s school district has marked two years of its comprehensive tobacco-free policy provisions, first adopted on October 10, 2022. Tobacco Free Florida in Jefferson County commends…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. America’s animal shelters are full of animals in need of good homes. It can be a common misconception that the animals that end up in shelters are…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Saturday, March 1, was a special one for one of Monticello’s brick and mortar businesses. Groove Nutrition celebrated the completion of their first year in business, since…

Mary Madison Contributor On Jan. 11, the Girls of Royalty (GOR) kicked off the new year by holding an open board meeting with participation from the CEO, board, officers, mentors and supporters….