Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. A high point of each Jefferson County Farm Bureau (JCFB) annual meeting and banquet is the announcement and recognition of a local family selected for its outstanding…
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Artist Spotlight: Sydney Atkinson
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County 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…
Car Show raffle tickets now available at CarQuest
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello CarQuest is holding a raffle in association with the upcoming Car Show and Customer Appreciation Day. The show takes place on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9…
Meet your neighbor: Angela Craig
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Angela Craig! Craig was raised in the Destin area, where she lived until she and her husband decided to relocate to Jefferson County around 20 years…
Girls of Royalty enjoys back-to-school gaiety
Mary Madison Contributor “All work and no play can make a dispirited person.” The officers, mentors and parents of Girls of Royalty (GOR) conveyed the sentiment of this adage, and on Saturday,…
Deadline extended for Halloween Art Contest
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Starling Musings is officially extending the deadline for their Halloween Art Contest, in the hopes of giving last minute artists and crafters a chance to finish up…
Shepherds Hands clinic cancelled for October
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Shepherd’s Hands outreach clinic originally scheduled for Oct. 1 has been cancelled in anticipation of effects from the current tropical weather system. The medical staff and…
Things they don’t tell you
They. The ones who hold all knowledge and understanding. The illusive, mysterious source of every bit of obscure and untraceable logic that exists on this planet today. No one knows exactly who…
Halloween Art Contest
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Entries are still being accepted for this year’s Halloween Art Contest, hosted by Starling Musings Art Gallery. For this contest, all mediums are welcome, and there is…
Annual Scarecrow Extravaganza to begin!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. It is official; the first day of autumn has come and gone, and fall is officially here! While we all still await the much-anticipated “sweater weather” that…
Monticello Market is back in full swing
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. After breaking for the summer, the Growers Market has officially resumed, operating under the new name of Monticello Market. This weekly event is intended to showcase all…
“Clean It All in the Fall” is this Saturday
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Restored Glory Christian Center (RGCC) is holding its annual “Clean It All in the Fall” outreach event at North Side Laundromat on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 8…
American Business Women’s Day
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Sunday, Sept. 22, marks National American Business Women’s Day, which recognizes and reflects upon the many contributions and achievements that women across the country have added to…
Residing Hope at Madison Youth Ranch
An oasis in troubled waters Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Formerly known as the Florida United Methodist Children’s Home, the Residing Hope at Madison Youth Ranch, in Pinetta, Fla. remains a place of…
Chamber luncheon highlights property assessments and property fraud
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Members and guests of the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce heard about property taxes and property fraud protection from the Jefferson County Property Appraiser and staff of…
LLL Club to meet Sept. 24
Debbie Snapp Contributor LLL Club (Living Long & Loving it) will hold its next monthly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at the First Baptist Church Monticello. This group is hosted by Rev….
Wheels, Wine & Whiskey brings classic luxury to a historic setting
Goodwood Museum & Gardens Special to the Jefferson County Journal Mark your calendars for an extraordinary evening of Wheels, Wine & Whiskey, an exclusive fundraising event presented by Goodwood Museum & Gardens…
Kirbi goes home
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Sept. 8, local foster cat, Kirbi, was adopted by a loving family. The kitten, who was approximately five months old, has been in foster care…
Jefferson County has a new Animal Control Officer
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. This summer, the long-vacant position of Jefferson County Animal Control Officer has been filled at last. Formerly, the only other Animal Control Officer for the county was…
Ponderings…What’s it all about?
It’d be helpful to stop assuming that the issue of abortion is an easy or simple one, because it isn’t. It involves the life and wellbeing of a potential child, a human…