Mike Johnson ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello local, George W. Pittman, celebrated turning 95 years old this weekend with the Pittman Angels. He and the Pittman Angels (a group of former students through…
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All God’s Children Outreach Ministry Backpack and Supply Drive
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Saturday, July 31, amidst a heat advisory warning, the sixth annual community event hosted by All God’s Children Outreach Ministry was a go! The team enjoyed the…
JCSO Recognized for 14 years of support for Florida’s Youth Ranch
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. For over 60 years, the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch has served to improve the lives of at-risk children in the state of Florida. Launched by a group…
David Ginn small town local rocker
Mike Johnson ECB Publishing, Inc. David Ginn, a local Aucilla Christian Academy graduate, is now tearing up the stage, becoming a small town local rocker in Valdosta. Many may remember Ginn growing…
See ya later, Alligator!
What to do when the wildlife you love isn’t where it should be? Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. It was a hot day when a local Monticello resident stopped by the…
Kindness is a crown: How you can help!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Some of you may recognize Cheyenne Davis from her many years of service working in Monticello, both at the former Brickhouse Eatery, and now at Pop’s Sanitation…
TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD!
Angels of Comfort The Hospice volunteer knocked on the door of her patient’s home. The door was opened by a woman in her 60’s dressed to face the day, purse in hand….
Welcoming the new open ear of the Refuge House
Mike Johnson ECB Publishing, Inc. Sexual and domestic violence for most people is something that they do not want to talk about or they try to forget about it. They lock it…
Jefferson County C.E.R.T. Training!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. This August, the Jefferson County Adult and Teen CERT will be hosting Basic CERT training. CERT stands for Community Emergency Response Team, and it is an excellent…
Monticello Church of Nazarene Clothing Closet
Mike Johnson ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Church of Nazarene wants to welcome the community to their clothing closet. This program is set up to help many receive goods and products at…
Just Visiting? Take a Quick Pic!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello is a hub for tourists, being just a short turn off of Interstate 10, and around 20 miles from larger cities like Tallahassee, Fla. and Thomasville,…
Meet your neighbor: Ashley Cowen
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello is a small city, and while we may not have a lot of people, we certainly have the best people! One of those fine people that…
Mr. Jefferson, the Drug-Free Bear
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Lisa Parker and her four year old daughter, Liliana, stopped at a local gas station to pick up some candy and got so much more. As they…
Artist Spotlight: Katherine Brookins
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello is full of creative minds and talented hands! Home-grown, small town artists that branch out into the rest of the world and begin to make the…
Class of 1973 Summer Fun Day!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Attention class of ’73! Please join your classmates for an awesome day filled with tons of fun! Bring your favorite old-school games: Old Maid, Checkers, Cards, Sack…
Pastor Appreciation Event
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. This month, Bethpage Missionary Baptist Church would like to celebrate Moderator Dr. Issac Manning, Jr., for his 29th Pastor Appreciation Event. This event will be held on…
A Dangerous Trip for Tripp
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Wednesday began much like any other for Monticello resident, Karen Jenkins and her husband, Sam. That is, until they opened the kitchen door to let the cat…
Asya Gashi: The Next Lady Gaga?
International Pop-Star of Positivity comes to Florida Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The shine of a spotlight. The roar of a crowd. The thump of loud music as it reverberates out of a…
Department of Revenue holds Freedom Week sales event
Katie Krell ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Department of Revenue is having a Freedom Week Sales Tax Holiday from Thursday, July 1, to Wednesday, July 7, to celebrate Independence Day. Consumers can purchase…
YOU’RE INVITED! Annual Open House at Historical Lloyd Depot!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The Gulf Wind Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society is hosting their Annual Open House event at the Historical Lloyd Depot on Saturday, July 3, from…