Category: Letters to the Editor

At the December 15, 2022 County Commission meeting only one of these was in plain view. The county recently spent some time and money to get applicants for the county manager position…

ProPublica and The New Yorker recently published an article, How Hospice Became a For-Profit Hustle, outlining multiple instances of fraud and malfeasance targeting the Medicare hospice benefit. The story illustrates how patient…

So far this year, our county commission has given $4,000 to the Chamber of Commerce, which has an annual budget of nearly $200,000. At the November 17 meeting, it will give $1,500…

Thank you to all the candidates who dedicated a generous portion of their time and resources to running positive and congenial campaigns. I commend them for their community spirit and for the…

I am really looking forward to being at Blue acHollar’s performance this Saturday at the Opera House at 3:30 pm. They have always been an exciting Bluegrass group and now have recently…

Dear Community Family, Friends and Supporters: PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD! We need your help NOW to prepare for the 2023 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade and Festivities eagerly anticipated on…

I had to drop by the Supervisor of Elections office the other day and I noticed they had already put a sample ballot for the November election on their bulletin board. As…

I wrote a letter recently that landed in the August 12th paper. I realized it may’ve been a little hostile (Thank you Mr. Leland!) In addition, not all Democrats are Marxists, most are…

I recently had the opportunity to review the “Priorities for Civics and Government in Florida’s K-12 Schools” just published by the state of Florida. I was pleased to see that the first…

Mayor Julie Conley Is Right! The Jefferson County Journal, reported by Mr. Lazaro Aleman: Huge increase 16.89% on property tax, Why? And What about the tax payers, fix income people and the…

The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce hosts candidate political forums prior to voting dates for citizens to learn where the candidates stand. This is a great service to us citizens before we…

In our previous conversations regarding the requested banner I followed up each time with Jefferson Somerset Academy Charter school. They promised they would do something and on the 4th time, they mentioned…

Hello neighbors, By now you’ve received your Official Primary Ballot from Supervisor of Elections Tyler McNeill. Please take it seriously and take it to heart, and do not vote just for political…

My son was a member of the 2011 Jefferson County Tigers Football State Championship team. This team was the 6th championship team in the history of Jefferson County football. There was a…

I am writing in response to Steven Rissman’s article and to Jay Adam’s article. Obviously, these 2 points of view were written by two people of opposing political parties. Their viewpoints, valid…

I am writing in response to Mr. Adams’ claim that “Every Democratic president since then (Clinton, Obama, Biden to date) has reduced the annual debt during their term in office.” This statement…

Referring to a letter written by Jay Adams on Friday, July 29th. A number of years ago, I wrote a letter talking about the Bible’s predictions of the end times. It was simple,…

I read Steve Rissman’s article “2020 Anybody but Trump”. Be wary when a wealthy Trump-publican tells you you are better off. But I am getting ahead of myself. Presidents all inherit fluid…

Dear Editor: As a long time, resident of very rural southern Jefferson County, we depend on CenturyLink’s phone as our primary communications because of limited to no cell coverage. Being elderly, we must…

The A&K Barn owners are extending a warm heartfelt thank you to all community donors, sponsors, volunteers, Tiger Pride alumni, coaches, elected officials, and the Working Soldiers Club volunteer leaders for hosting…