Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Expressions of gratitude, combined with requests for funding or support for specific projects and programs informed the majority of the presentations made to lawmakers at the Jefferson…
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Fire Rescue gets funds to purchase ambulance and life-saving equipment
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials recently ratified an agreement that provided Jefferson County Fire Rescue with a $90,000 state grant for the purchase of critical equipment used by the Emergency…
Julie Conley reenters public arena
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A former public servant who not long ago stepped down from office has returned to the fray. Julie Conley, a longtime Monticello City Council member and several…
County to reimpose three special assessments
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials are scheduled to take up a final review and approval of the reimposition of three existing non-ad-valorem special assessments that they preliminarily approved by separate…
Constitutional lessons are on tap
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Beginning on Saturday, Sept. 6, “Constitution Alive!” comes to The Social on the Courthouse Circle. Described as “The Citizen’s Guide to the Constitution,” the series of classes,…
TV campaign aims to promote community regionally
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Tourist Development Council (TDC) has a new tool in its toolbox for promoting Jefferson County and drawing visitors to the community, encouraging tourism and spurring economic…
Walker Family donates portrait of late commissioner to county
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Family members of the late Stephen Walker recently presented the Jefferson County Commission with a portrait of the former commissioner, along with a plaque, both intended for…
County finally transmits comp plan to state
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Commission has approved for transmission to the state for review and comments the county’s updated comprehensive plan, a necessary step in the process for…
The American Relief Act of 2025 assists farmers and producers affected by natural disasters
Jason Futch ECB Publishing, Inc. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins has announced that agricultural producers who suffered eligible crop losses due to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024 can now…
City honors nonagenarian
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Dr. George W. Pittman, who turned 99 on Aug. 1, continues to garner honors in recognition of both his venerable age and many accomplishments. Pittman, who recently…
Time running out for saving Winn-Dixie
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Tami Lester, who initiated the effort to save the local Winn-Dixie from its planned conversion into an ALDI store, recently raised the ante. Lester emailed a tip…
City council once again to take up funeral home issue
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. When the Monticello City Council meets on Tuesday, Sept. 2, the funeral home application may well be on its agenda; and if it’s not, it will be…
City renews contract with attorney
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello City Council recently renewed its contract with its legal counsel for the continuation of professional services at a small cost increase. City officials voted unanimously…