Category: Community News

Commissioner Gene Hall to host a Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 6 p.m. located at Jefferson County Library to discuss the different grant programs for renovating and replacing…

Submitted by John Lilly, Director UF/IFAS Jefferson County Extension Service Sixty campers between the ages of 10 and 15 from Jefferson and Leon counties attended the 4-H Wildlife and Recreation Day Camp…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce has invited Jefferson County Schools Superintendent Eydie Tricquet, Principal Jackie Pons and Athletic Director Pat Kennedy to be guest speakers at…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. “Encouragement” has been the word of the week at the Jefferson County Teen Center Summer Youth Camp. For around 45 local youth participating in the camp since…

July 17 is National Tattoo Day! Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Depending on who you ask, tattoos get a bit of a bad rap. Some people choose to stereotype those who get…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Kitten Season is officially in full swing. For those who may not know, the term kitten season refers to a phenomenon that begins in spring. As winter…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. I have always been an animal lover, ever since I was a baby. This fascination, respect and appreciation for creatures big and small has absolutely no exceptions,…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Now that school is out, kids all across Jefferson County are finding new and interesting ways of occupying their time. One group of kids, members of Students…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Many animal lovers can relate to the joys of pet ownership. The unconditional love, support and friendship that comes from having pets drives many of us to…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, July 15, the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center will be hosting a Drive-Thru Fish Fry, starting at 11 a.m. Delicious fish lunches will be served for…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. As summer kicks into full-gear, American’s everywhere prepare to fire up their grills, stoke up their inner patriot, and get the fireworks ready for the Fourth of…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The Gulf Wind Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society is hosting their annual open house event called Depot Day at the Historical Lloyd Train Depot on…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, June 21, Jefferson County EMT Isaac Coston was presented with the honorable recognition of being the 2022 Jefferson County Firefighter/EMT of the Year! The award…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. In 2019, 27 year old Terez Washington went to his doctor for a regular check up and received some alarming advice. Weighing in at almost 400 pounds,…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Bluegrass fans, mark your calendars! On Saturday, June 25, the Monticello Opera House will be hosting the Southern Music Rising, featuring Blue Holler, South Georgia and North…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County Supervisor of Elections Justin “Tyler” McNeill spoke at the luncheon meeting of the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce on June 7. McNeill was appointed to…