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Christian Peterson ECB Publishing, Inc. In nearby Suwannee County, sheriff’s deputies on patrol recently were advised of two people who had been seen lying in the road in Branford between 11 p.m….

Leah Androski ECB Publishing, Inc. Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed into law a sales tax holiday for back-to-school supplies. This sales tax holiday began on July 24 and ends on Aug. 6….

Halie Wetherington ECB Publishing, Inc. Lance Braswell, a Mayo resident and manager for Farm Bureau Insurance, was named Agency Manager of the Year for the entire state of Florida, at the Farm…

Mary Madison Contributor Sam Madison, Jr., a Jefferson County native son, professional football player and coach, was honored on Saturday, July 8, with induction into the FAMU High DRS Inaugural Baby Rattler…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Newly elected Monticello City Councilwoman Katrina Richardson will take her seat earlier than expected as result of unusual circumstances. Richardson emerged as the winner of the Group…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. About two years ago, a program was implemented by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO). This program is the Jefferson County Sherrif’s Office Business Building Identification Program,…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. When preparing to face a crisis, every second counts. That is why it is so important that timely and effective emergency alerts reach everyone before the crisis…

Rick Patrick and Halie Wetherington ECB Publishing, Inc. When looking at record stats for the Troy University Trojans, one name will certainly strike a familiar tone for Jefferson County citizens. Kelly Horne…

Danny Federico ECB Publishing, Inc. It is with the greatest pleasure that the Riverbend News (sister company to the Monticello News and Jefferson County Journal) announces it has taken over the Blackberry…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Clerk of Court Office is once again facing questions from at least one commissioner over its practice of paying the full health insurance costs for its…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. But for a few minor adjustments still to be made, city officials report being on target to have a balanced budget for the coming fiscal year, one…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello News recently reported that the primary for the city clerk race would be held in August. This was incorrect, as there are only two candidates…

Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Due to recent election-law changes, Vote By Mail requests now expire after each general election. In order to vote by mail in the 2024 election, you must…

K9 assists with drug arrest Submitted by Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office On Wednesday, June 28, 2023, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) and Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) conducted a traffic stop on…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The county’s budget for the coming fiscal year is in the process of being formulated, a veritable work-in-progress. County officials have been holding weekly workshops during the…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. It looks as if Jefferson County will not have a community-wide fireworks show for the Fourth of July this year. American Legion Post #49 has borne the…

Submitted by Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office On Saturday, June 24, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Tavoris Morris for speeding, and upon stopping the vehicle, deputies gained probable cause…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The qualification period for the city elections closed last week, and already the contest is down to only the city clerk/comptroller race. Out of the five offices…