Category: Community News

In preparing to listen to the recent City of Monticello council meeting, I read several years’ audits. I was not surprised to see that the auditors had recommended some changes, but I…

Crystal Goodwin ECB Publishing, Inc.  Brynwood Health and Rehabilitation Center has earned two of the highest distinctions a healthcare facility can receive: a deficiency-free survey from the Agency for Health Care Administration…

ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo by Hailey Heseltine, April 14, 2026 The cow statue near the Brahman Motel on West Washington Street was recently repainted by artist Joy Green. Just in time for…

Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc.  As homes light up, businesses open their doors and communities go about their daily routines, few stop to think about the people making it all possible, During…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Since 1969, the I-10 Pecan House has been a staple of the interstate’s Exit 233 in Jefferson County. Originally founded by Waukeenah resident Irma Jean Walker as…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s time for vendors, classic car buffs, parade participants, pageant hopefuls, photo snappers, pickle ball competitors and 5K runners to start things rolling toward the 2026 Watermelon…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Big Bend Transit (BBT), the organization that provides transportation to the disadvantaged plus runs the Jefferson Express shuttle between Monticello and Tallahassee, recently received additional state funding…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Rapid Response Team and K-9 Team from Jefferson Correctional Institution (JCI) were escorted by members of the Monticello Police Department and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office on…

Metro Media Parents often do everything within their means to keep their children safe in and outside of their homes. Throughout the years, child safety seats have helped reduce the risk of…

APRIL 11 (Saturday) A Rai of Sunshine hosts a Vendor Showcase beginning at 8 a.m. at 850 N. Jefferson St. Shop for food, beverages, fashion/accessories, beauty products and more while supporting the…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Whether they have fur, fins, feathers or scales, pets are part of the family. Just as they would with any other family member, owners want to make…

Ady Hammock ECB Publishing, Inc. Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranches will be holding a free summer camp for youth in Gadsden, Leon, Wakulla, Jefferson, Madison, Hamilton, Taylor, Dixie, Lafayette and Suwannee counties. This…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) welcomed four new members to their ranks late last month. Caden Fischer, Jacob West, Ken Kuhl and Stephen Albro…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The St. Phillip Community Center has scheduled its Spring Fundraiser Fish Fry for Saturday, May 16. The event will last 10 a.m.-3 p.m., and all proceeds from…

Story Submitted On Friday, March 20, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Auxiliary hosted a moving Women’s History Month celebration titled “A Proud Salute to Jefferson County Women for Outstanding Leadership and…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library has launched a fresh monthly newsletter, informing the community of their upcoming free activities. So, what’s on the agenda for…

APRIL 4 (Saturday) The exhibit “World War I Lessons and Legacies” opens at Jefferson Arts Gallery (575 W. Washington). This traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian will show through April 25 during regular…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. On the morning of April 2, county officials cut a ribbon at the first of 12 new signs that warn truckers against traveling on hazardous county roads….

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Humane Society’s Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center cares for many animals who are eagerly awaiting their new home. Harley, a seven-year-old Pointer mix dog,…