Category: Community News

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….

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 251 recently honored Lt. Joey Tillman as its Firefighter/Paramedic of the Year for 2024-2025. He was nominated by Fire Chief Derrick Burrus,…

We’ve spent several joyful moments exploring phrases from the 1800s that are still in occasional use, so let’s explore a bit further back. Looking into the Middle Ages, we find plenty of…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. CareerSource Capital Region will be hosting a Coffee with a Veteran event in Monticello on Thursday, March 27, from 9 to 11 a.m. in partnership with CowHouse…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, March 1, hundreds of nature-loving cyclists took to the clay roads of North Florida and South Georgia for a full day of bicycling and sight-seeing…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Anyone who needs diapers and baby wipes can get them for free on four upcoming Wednesday nights: March 26, April 2, April 9 and April 16. The…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 251 recently honored Sgt. Courtney Boone of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office as its Law Enforcement/ Correctional Officer of the Year for…