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Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jackie Pons, transition principal at Jefferson Somerset School, recently had good news to share with the Jefferson County School Board regarding the budget that he and the…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. City officials have marshaled their facts in a petition to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) that argues for the realignment of the intersection of U.S. 19…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. As part of its continuing efforts to prepare for reclaiming the schools on July 1, the Jefferson County School Board recently began a review of its newly…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday evening, March 11, Rock Bottom Seafood and Grill employees were cleaning up after a busy dinner service, when they discovered a ring amongst the debris…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Commission will soon be losing both its advising attorneys, one for health reasons, the other because of age. The two attorneys, Scott Shirley and…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. What started as a family argument on the weekend eventually escalated into a tense confrontation involving local law enforcement and the Leon County Sheriff’s Office SWAT, after…

We need to know where all our tax money is going! Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc.   The Jefferson County Commission appears ready to get its own budget officer to review accounts,…

Mary Madison Contributor Dorothy’s line from The Wizard of Oz – “There’s no place like home” – perfectly expresses the excitement of the family, friends and fans of Sam Madison, Jr. For…

Former Lady Warrior having a tremendous season at Troy University   Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc Former Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) softball star, Kelly Horne is having a career season so far…

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For those experienced bicyclists who love a good nature trail, Dirty Pecan Gravel Ride is probably a familiar phrase that yields much excitement. For those outside of…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A CAT 325 Excavator caught fire at the construction site for the new Dollar General store, at the intersection of Lake Road and Highway 19 North, on…

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. School Superintendent Eydie Tricquet last week shared with the school board the findings of an operational audit conducted by the State of Florida Auditor General Office (AG)…

County Commissioners tighten P-Card rules Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Following a recent lengthy discussion over purchasing cards (P-Cards), officials approved implementation of several actions to correct the problems that have surfaced…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. With the winning word “professional,” fourth grade Jefferson Somerset student Reign Carillo navigated four syllables, two schwa vowel sounds, double letters in the middle and a tricky…

In light of the season of love, the Jefferson County Public Library will be hosting a Hot Cocoa Bar on Tuesday, Feb. 15 from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. in their conference…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County School District was released from emergency financial oversight by the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) on Wednesday, Feb. 9, effective immediately, per a memo…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County School District Superintendent Eydie Tricquet was greeted with hugs and flowers when she arrived back at the Jefferson County School District Office on Wednesday morning,…