Category: Editorials

Dean Ridings CEO, America’s Newspapers Contributor We’re in the midst of a global pandemic, but its impact on America’s communities is local. First responders are our neighbors helping our neighbors, rushing to…

Keep sowing and planting Proverbs 20:4 “Sluggards do not plow in season; so at harvest time they look but find nothing.” (NIV) “Those too lazy to plow in the right season will…

Happy 97th Birthday today to Len Dodson! Happy 65th Wedding Anniversary today to Anne and Joe Davis! Donna Hagan, executive director for the Healthy Start Coalition of Jefferson, Madison and Taylor Counties,…

Every day, all day, journalists across this nation are delivering news that matters during this unprecedented, vital time. I am so grateful for the work they are doing – especially our staff…

We’re all a little lonely and ready for life to return to normal. We’re all ready for our favorite coffee shops, bars and hang-outs to reopen so we can gather with our…

We want your stories Here at ECB Publishing, Inc. (The Monticello News and Jefferson County Journal) we take pride in our work. We work hard to bring the citizens of Jefferson County…

For the love of God…. Please be nice to other people! What a crazy world we live in at this moment. Many people are working from home, many businesses are shut down,…

An Easter sacrifice This Sunday, it will be Easter. From many people on my social media feeds (since I haven’t been doing much face-to-face connecting since this virus happened), I’ve heard grumblings…

R.I.P. Joe Diffie The last few weeks have been a very trying time. Businesses closing, financial strains, social distancing, and no “fun-stuff” being allowed. You never know what will break you in…

Well, I don’t know about you, but I was happy when I realized that the front page story about traffic lights coming to Monticello was just an April Fool’s joke! Father Steve…

Your attitude is your choice In life, sometimes, we all tend to get caught up with our own emotions and problems and we seem to let those emotions run our lives. Especially…

The Coronavirus vs Small Town Businesses The coronavirus is bringing America (and the world) to its knees. School is cancelled, travel is restricted, extracurricular activities are cancelled, social gatherings are cancelled, sports…

Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month: Ozzy Ezekiel Boaz Hunter (or, “Ozzy” for short) is a vibrant, outgoing six-year-old little boy. If you are in the same room with him for only five minutes,…

Happy Birthday, Mom My mother has always been one of the most Christian, caring, sweetest and generous women that I know. And I am pretty confident in saying that other people that…

Strapped for cash? First, in my “Letter to the Editor,” published February 21, 2020, as related to her “Letter to the Editor,” pertaining to her transportation (buses) intervention, Superintendent Arbulu responded that…

Applications are ready The Jefferson County Watermelon Pageant has been planned and the date set – – – SUNDAY, JUNE 7! This year, the pageant committee announces some exciting new changes to…

All we’ve got is wasted time Our lives are full, completely full, of time. We wake up by the electric-glow of an alarm clock, make our morning coffee with an eye on…

Catching wild pigs Political season is once again upon us. I pray that voters really consider the fate of America before casting their vote! So many of the Democratic Presidential contenders are…

Remembering My Daddy – 8 years later Tommy Greene Oct. 28, 1938 – Feb. 17, 2012 My Daddy: My hero; My confidant; My mentor; My everything You were always there for me!…

For most people, the Valentine’s Day holiday translates into cards with Hallmark messages, chocolates in heart-shaped boxes, red roses and teddy bears. But the holiday of love is so much more, just…