Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Running a restaurant may not have been at the top of Jackie Watson’s mind 10 years ago. But one thing the new local owner of Jackie’s Brickhouse…
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Disaster preparedness tax holiday set for May 28 thru June 6
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. With the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season set to begin June 1, what better time to stockpile supplies in preparation for the possible eventuality of…
Solid Waste Department’s cost-saving measures proving effective
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A recent report to the Jefferson County Commission from the Jefferson County Solid Waste Department indicates that the measures that the department put in place not long…
Series highlights U.S. Constitution
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. If you’re interested in learning about the foundations of American democracy, the Monticello Opera House is offering a series of videos on the U.S. Constitution that is…
Bullock bids a fond farewell to Jefferson County
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. After 47 years of faithful service to his community, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) Major Bill Bullock has hung up his badge. He completed his remarkable tenure…
Kountry Kutz – A dream come true
Emerald Greene Parsons ECB Publishing, Inc. In 2001, Tonja Benfield took her love and passion for cutting hair and hit the ground running. Now, 20 years later, Tonja finds herself the owner…
WE WANT YOU! Yes, everyone is NEEDED!
It takes a community to support the community! FL Cares, Inc. Submitted Saturday, May 8, 2021. Lamont, Fla. Though it was not the dawn’s early light, rather the comfortable hour of 9…
Unity Riders pass through Monticello
Alyssa Ridenour ECB Publishing, Inc. On Wednesday, April 21, at approximately 10 a.m., a “roar of thunder” could be heard and the courthouse circle blocked off, as over 30 bikers passed…
The 4-H District III Public Speaking Program held
John Lilly Jefferson County 4-H The Annual 4-H District III Public Speaking contest is the final step in the public speaking education program. The program was conducted by Aucilla Christian Academy and…
Jefferson County Kingdom Builders assist local families
Story Submitted Ability 1st and local churches Mt. Pleasant AME., Union Branch MB., Shiloh AME., Union Bethel MB., Sweetfield MB., San Pedro Baptist (Perry) and Olive Baptist Church are working together to…
Jefferson Arts May show
Deidre Myers ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson Arts Gallery will be hosting the Artful Doll show from Saturday, May 8, through Saturday, June 5 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The exhibit…
Greenville native and former NFL player passes away
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Greenville native and former Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboy Geno Hayes, 33, has passed away, apparently from complications due to chronic liver disease. Hayes, who played…
Moving Forward Together!
Story Submitted Jefferson County is “Moving Forward Together” in supporting survivors of sexual violence. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and during this month, many community members and agencies have publicly stood…
Application deadline for Watermelon Pageant closing in
Deidre Myers ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the Watermelon Festival Pageants will be held on June 5, at the Monticello Opera House, located…
Boy Scouts welcome new Scout Master
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. The local Boy Scouts are currently seeing a change in leadership. The current Scout Master, Steven “Bear” Register, is retiring after his six years of service to…
Build-A-Bucket event brought in long lines
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. This year’s Build-A-Bucket event, hosted by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management, was well attended with the line of vehicles stretching from 169 Industrial…
Scott McPherson, local entrepreneur, speaks at Chamber Luncheon
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Chamber Luncheon on Tuesday, April 6. The luncheon was catered by Rancho Grande, and many chamber members…
Madison’s Down Home Days is Saturday
Amber Albritton ECB Publishing, Inc. The 40th Annual Down Home Days celebration is only three days away and despite the exasperating effects of COVID, this year promises to be bigger and better…
4-H egg drop challenge and more
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. 4-H is an amazing organization that produces a lot of events and opportunities for the youth here in Jefferson County, as well as other communities. Some of…
Monticello mountain man: Living a life of adventure
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. “Who knows what Romance, what Adventure, what Love, is lurking around the next turn of the road, ready to leap out on us if we’ll only travel that…
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