Debbie Snapp, ECB Publishing Inc. The State of Florida and the Florida Legislature designated that April is Confederate History Month. So, on April 29 the Sons of Confederate Veterans, Major Pickens Bird…
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Accused shooter denied bond
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. A local man who has been jailed for nearly two years without bond on a charge of attempted murder failed to get a bond set at a…
Softball Playoff dates changed
Due to the inclement weather threatening the State of Florida over the next several days, the Florida High School Athletic Association has postponed this week’s scheduled state play-off softball games. Aucilla Christian…
Headed to State
Rick Patrick, ECB Publishing, Inc. The first two rounds of the state softball tournament proved to be of little difficulty for the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Lady Warriors as they cruised to…
Stars of today; Heroes of tomorrow
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. Six graduating students at Jefferson Somerset were honored and acknowledged on Friday, May 4 at a signing ceremony. The six students, Quashawn Hernandez, Mark Vinson, Elliot Robinson, Jadica…
Jared Jackson has shot with NFL
Rick Patrick, ECB Publishing, Inc. Making an impression is nothing new for Jared Jackson, a former Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) standout football player and a walk-on for the Florida State University (FSU)…
Miss and Teen Miss Watermelon Pageant slated for June 2 • 4:00 p.m.
Baby to Junior Miss Pageant June 2 • 10:00 a.m. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the Watermelon Festival Pageants will be held on Saturday, June 2,…
Nearing completion?
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Members of the Jefferson County Commission met recently with the architect overseeing the restoration of the historic A-Building to get a better sense of the work yet…
Tigers win Senior Night game
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. Five seniors were honored on Tuesday, April 17, during a Senior Night for the graduating seniors on the Jefferson Somerset Flag Football team. Seniors Tamia Kellogg, Kaniya…
JROTC returns triumphant from drill championships
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) is a program founded in character development, service to the United States, personal responsibility, values of citizenship and promoting a…
Monticello fire truck working in Guatemala
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. That obsolete fire truck that the Monticello Volunteer Fire Department (MVFD) donated to the Monticello Rotary Club last year is fighting fires and saving lives in Guatemala….
District Champs
Aucilla Christian Academ get to Sweet 16 Rick Patrick, ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Lady Warriors have become a force to be reckoned with in Class 2A softball….
JCSO presents $15,000 check to senior center
Senior Center in second step of stabilization Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. It has taken an act of great community awareness and participation that has led to this moment. On Thursday, April…
Murray signs with FAMU
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, April 19, Jefferson Somerset saw its third student signing since the charter had taken over the education of Jefferson County’s publicly enrolled students. Ricky Warren…
Free ‘Outdoor Experience’ at Beau Turner Youth Conservation Center
Story Submitted Enjoy fun outdoor activities Saturday, April 28 at the 2018 Outdoor Experience, a free family event hosted at the Beau Turner Youth Conservation Center. The Outdoor Experience provides a safe…
High Impact Teacher
Sharica Howard Honored Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. A teacher is often the bridge to a future of greatness for his, or her students. Sharica Howard, a fourth grade teacher at Jefferson…
Clean up Monticello this weekend!
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s almost spring time! Time to open the windows, dust the furniture and air the rugs with spring cleaning. Then, while you are in the spring cleaning…
Alcohol can be served on sidewalks
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. The City of Monticello now has an ordinance permitting the serving of alcoholic beverages on the sidewalk. The Monticello City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2018-06 on Tuesday…
Car vs. Semi
Lazaro Aleman, ECB Publishing, Inc. A Tallahassee man suffered serious injuries on the interstate during the weekend in an alcohol related accident. The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) reports that 33-year-old Jacob Robert…
Two Tigers sign scholarships
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, April 3, the gym at Jefferson Somerset was full of students, teachers, coaches and family members as Jayshawn Francis and Alondre Smith, two student athletes…