Category: Community News

Metro Media Weather is unpredictable. Strong winds or storms can wreak havoc on power lines, resulting in outages that may last hours or even days. People have come to rely on electricity,…

The Monticello News is pleased to provide a six-page 2026 Hurricane Preparedness Guide full of information and resources. It includes • Steps for preparing • The 2026 Atlantic hurricane names • Description…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The next Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce member luncheon takes place on Tuesday, June 2, and will feature a special presentation by Erica Averion, executive director of…

Metro Media An outdoor living area can provide a welcome space for residents and guests to gather on beautiful days and nights. The appeal of outdoor living is undeniable, and homeowners working…

MAY 23 (Saturday) A Second Harvest food sharing takes place at New Bethel A.M.E. Church (6496 Ashville Hwy.) from 7 to 8 a.m. or until the food is gone. This is a…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The spring semester was bustling with activity for the Aucilla Research Institute (ARI). Their educational outreach program brought interactive experiences in history and archaeology across North Florida,…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Since its introduction just a few years ago, the Pickleball Tournament has become a popular addition to the lineup of annual Watermelon Festival events. This year was…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Old Howard Academy filled with activity on the afternoon of May 20, as visitors bustled about the lawn for a lively Emancipation Day event. Since 2025, the…

Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Many civilians consider all military service personnel as heroes. However, ask any veteran, regardless of their accomplishments, who deserves to be considered a hero and their answers…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Featured Image: Cassie Griesheimer is the director of the new Jefferson County Animal Services Department. She is pictured with Bulldozer, one of JCAS’s dogs who was adopted…

Kenneth and Carolyn Hudson celebrate their 70th anniversary on May 20, 2026. They are formerly of Monticello and Tallahassee. They were married on May 20, 1956, at Monticello Church of God by…

Charles Gilley Contributor Solomon Lodge #6, (originally #7), is the oldest Black Masonic Lodge in the State of Florida, established in 1868, and has been widely recognized. The Lodge, which is a…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The May 7 member luncheon for the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce featured the local high school seniors who have participated in the chamber’s Student Leadership Academy…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Behind the scenes, there are lots of services that go into keeping the community running. For instance, every time you turn your faucet, do you think about…

PHOTO FEATURE:  On Friday, May 1, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 251 recognized its 2026 Firefighter of the Year. Post 251 Judge Advocate John Nelson, Sr. (left) and Vice Commander Albert…

MAY 16 (Saturday) A Music Jam Session takes place 1-2 p.m. at the library (375 S. Water St.). For more information, call 850-342-0205‬. May 17 (Sunday) Several churches are taking turns hosting…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library (JCPL) has provided new information about their upcoming “Adventure Awaits” summer program. In celebration of reading, exploring and discovering, plenty…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello Young Professionals (MYP) has its quarterly networking mixer next Thursday, May 21. The gathering, sponsored by the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, will take place 5-6:30…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Community Friends of Jefferson County invite everyone to the annual 20th of May (Emancipation Day) Celebration, 1-5 p.m. at the Old Howard Academy, located at 835 Mamie…