Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. When Apache, a two-year-old sorrel pinto, climbed off the trailer and set hoof in Monticello, he was wild. This mustang hailed from Green Mountain, Wyo., and had…
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Farm Bureau Annual Meeting will be Sept. 24
Emerald G. Parsons ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 24, beginning at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Wacissa…
Support local causes, attend fish fry fundraisers this weekend
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Waukeenah United Methodist Church On Friday, Sept. 20, the church body at Waukeenah United Methodist Church will hold their annual Mullet Fish Fry fundraiser. The church will…
Two new businesses are welcomed into Monticello
Tea parlor and pediatric center host ribbon-cutting ceremonies Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Two new businesses have joined the network of professional commerce that keeps the City of Monticello a thriving place…
A mission of giving: CERT volunteers bring aid to hurricane victims
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Hurricane Michael may be almost a year in the past, but for many of the residents of the hurricane-torn Florida Panhandle, life is still far from normal….
A tribute to 9/11
Where were you when the world stopped turning? Emerald G. Parsons ECB Publishing, Inc. We all remember where we were on Sept. 11, 2001. It was a Tuesday morning … press morning…
Prepared for the worst Teens and adults train to handle disasters and emergencies through CERT
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. In the event of a disaster, both natural or unnatural or an emergency in Jefferson County, a group of volunteers have pledged to step forward during crises…
120 youth participate in Camp Cherry Lake
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. An annual tradition is in the books for this year, as Jefferson County concludes its yearly 4-H Camp Cherry Lake. This year, over 120 children from Jefferson…
Winning his way to Biloxi
65 players vie for Texas Hold’Em Championship Emerald G. Parsons ECB Publishing, Inc. A generous crowd turned out for the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce’s Texas Hold’Em Poker Tournament on Saturday, Aug….
Spaghetti Luncheon fundraiser raises money for the senior center
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson Senior Citizens Center (JSCC) received well over $1,500 from its most recent fundraising effort, sponsored by Hal Bennett and Johnston’s Old Fashioned Meat Market. Funds…
Community children and parents attend literacy event
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Saturday, Aug. 24 was a hot, summer day. With no threat of rain for the afternoon and a bright sunny sky, the day was perfect for a…
Purple Heart Ceremony held at the Tallahassee National Cemetery
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. A ceremony and monument dedication were held on Wednesday, Aug. 7 at the Tallahassee National Cemetery, honoring Purple Heart recipients and dedicated to all combat veterans who…
Monticello man dead in multi-vehicle pile-up
Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) troopers and local first responders sped to the scene of a multi-vehicle pile-up on Interstate 10 on Thursday, Aug. 15, at approximately 9 p.m. One person is dead…
2019-2020 Bus Routes
All bus routes will start at approximately 6 a.m. Bus times will be estimated the first week of school and will modify accordingly. If you have additional questions or concerns please call…
The First Bank hosts Business After 5 social
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The First Bank, the new face of the former FMB Bank of Monticello, recently hosted the June Business After 5 gathering of Jefferson County professionals. Organized by…
Healthy Start Coalition finds a new home
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Healthy Start Coalition of Jefferson, Madison and Taylor Counties, Inc. has found a new home. They are now located in the old Greenville Primary School location,…
Area Fourth of July Events
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Campbell receives International Lions Clubs recognition
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The mission statement of Lions Clubs International and the Jefferson County Lions Club is to empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and…
Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program available
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The Emergency Home Energy Program (EHEAP) is available to elderly county residents, from Advantage Aging Solutions. Funds are available now to help with utility bills and such…
Be prepared this hurricane season
Build a supplies bucket at Jefferson County Emergency Management on June 29 Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Is your family prepared for this year’s hurricane season? Until the end of November, the…
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