Category: Community News

Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc.   After a bittersweet finish in 2024, one Monticello native firefighter, Gene Henry (GH) Liford, returned to the Firefighter Challenge circuit this year with renewed drive, a…

Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. Looking to add a little extra joy to your holiday season? Debbie Snapp of Snapphappy Cat Sanctuary is opening her doors to families ready to welcome a…

Suwannee River Water Management District Contributor Governor Ron DeSantis, on Wednesday, Dec. 3, announced the approval of more than $4.5 million in funding for a trio of projects that will help strengthen…

Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. With the holiday season underway, many shoppers are searching for gifts that will be appreciated long after the wrapping paper is gone. Practical gifts often carry the…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. When the Jefferson Crochet Club had its regular meeting on Thursday, Nov. 20, they did something special for the community. Seven handmade, crocheted baby blankets with matching…

Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. On Nov. 22, vendors at the Monticello Market came together to honor Pam and Barry Kelly with a gift basket filled with market products, a gesture of…

Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. The Chamber of Commerce’s Student Leadership Academy, in partnership with the Monticello Kiwanis Club, completed construction of a wheelchair ramp on Monday, Nov. 24, at 2286 Lloyd…

Service of Remembrance Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. St. Margaret Catholic Church 1565 E. Washington St. For this free, community event, Big Bend Hospice offers a peaceful evening of reflection and the…

Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. Millie and Tillie are a bonded pair of sibling cats seeking a permanent home together. The sisters are a bit shy and reserved when meeting new people,…

Story Submitted The Jefferson County Supervisor of Elections Office is proud to invite the community to a festive Winter Wonderland experience, transforming the office into a magical holiday destination filled with snow-inspired…

The Big Bend Hospice (BBH) Trees of Remembrance for Jefferson County are up through Dec. 20. Stop by Tupelo’s Bakery & Café  (220 W. Washington St.) or Renasant Bank (200 E. Washington…

DECEMBER 9 (Tuesday) A “Service of Remembrance” will take place at 6 p.m. at St. Margaret Catholic Church (1565 E. Washington St.). For this free, community event, Big Bend Hospice offers a…

Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. Local entrepreneur inspires others to dream big in small-town Monticello. For more than two decades, Monticello has been home for a young woman whose drive for connection…

Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. Holiday gifts carry more than ribbons and bows. As the holiday season unfolds, shoppers bustle through crowded stores and scroll endless online lists, searching for the perfect…

Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. From mini cakes and firewood to custom woodwork and raw honey, vendors bring handcrafted wares to Saturday market downtown. The Monticello Market welcomed visitors with a lively…

DECEMBER 2 (Tuesday) Lego Club meets at 4 p.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.). For more information, call (850) 342-0205‬. Shepherd’s Hands Free Health Clinic is from 5:30 to 7:30…

Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. What began as a simple act of compassion has blossomed into Snapphappy Cat Sanctuary, a thriving 15-acre sanctuary in Jefferson County where more than a hundred cats…

Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. Downtown Monticello will sprinkle with lights, music and holiday cheer on Saturday, Dec. 6, as the community gathers for the annual Christmas celebration: this year’s theme is…