Mary Madison Contributor Did you know we have a “rocket scientist” from Jefferson County? His name is David Knight. He attended the public school and he’s a county graduate. At Howard Middle…
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“Souls to the Polls” Caravan is Saturday, Nov. 5, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Glyndell Presley, Ph.D. Contributor Jefferson County registered voters are encouraged to exercise the power of your right to vote! Join the Legacy Generation “Souls to the Polls” Caravan on the last day…
New Lloyd business – My Gypsy Soul Boutique – smells like success
Frequita Barrington Contributor The community of Lloyd has a new aromatic business. On Saturday, Oct. 22, the doors of My Gypsy Soul Boutique opened. It is a cozy shop of vegan handmade…
Seniors spread Awareness about cancer
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Monday, Oct. 17, the Jefferson Senior Citizen Center was decorated festively in countless shades of pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In addition to…
Calling all amateur BBQers and chili makers, the Vaceterans Day cook-off wants you
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. If you like to fire up your backyard grill and cook some tasty barbecue, then mark your calendars for the Jefferson BBQ Festival on Friday, Nov. 11….
Florida Agritourism Association announces new Director: Tony Hogg
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Early in September, the Florida Agritourism Association (FATA) bid a fond farewell to their founder, Lisa Ard, and announced the appointment of Tony Hogg to the position…
Lewis & Clark Circus is coming to town
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Next week a baseball field at the Jefferson County Recreation Park will be transformed into a circus! The Lewis & Clark Circus will be offering an all-new…
Theater Review: Tickled pink and touched by Steel Magnolias Tickets still available for Oct. 21-23, 28-30
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Opera House (MOH) production of the Broadway and film hit Steel Magnolias offers well-delivered humor that weaves seamlessly throughout with the touching and heartbreaking moments…
National 4H Week provided Opportunity 4All
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The first week of October saw a flurry of 4-H activity across Jefferson County, with special events every day to celebrate the National 4-H Week theme of…
When Heaven holds a foot race
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Life for James Wiley Roe began much like any other boy. He was born on Aug. 21, 1921, in Jefferson County at the “Old Cobb Place,” a…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Florida Department of Health in Jefferson encourages women to get mammograms Florida Department of Health – Jefferson Contributor In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Jefferson County Health Department encourages…
Southern Music Rising to host Business After Five gathering Thursday, Oct. 13, 5 p.m.
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is holding a Business After Five event on Thursday, Oct. 13, beginning at 5.m. The gathering is being hosted by Southern…
National Fire Prevention Week
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. This year marks the 100-year anniversary for National Fire Prevention Week, which began in 1922. This observance takes place in the United States and Canada each year…
Farm Tour 2022: A free family weekend • October 15-16
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The 15th Annual Farm Tour takes place on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 15-16. It features 40 farms across North Florida and South Georgia, with dozens of vendors….
Paint Monticello Pink October 11-14
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, many groups around town will be holding special events in October to – in the words of the National Breast…
Annual Fine Crafts and Art Festival
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Mark your calendars, Monticello! The Jefferson Arts Gallery will be hosting their Annual Fine Crafts and Art Festival on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 9 a.m. until 4…
National 4H Week: “Opportunity 4All”
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The first week of October is National 4-H Week, and Jefferson County residents can join in many activities that are taking place to support the local 4-H…
The office after hours
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello News office stands at the northwest corner of the courthouse circle in Monticello. Many of you may pass by our little green building and never…
Chamber of Commerce annual dinner celebrates “Monticello Momentum”
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is a thriving organization that has had steady and significant growth over the past several years. Since 2019, the membership has…
Ebenezer Baptist Church to celebrate 194 years Homecoming set for October 2
Ebenezer Baptist Church will be celebrating its 194th anniversary with a homecoming on Sunday, Oct. 2, at 446 Hatchet Rd. in Lamont. The church was founded in 1828 on what was then…