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Contest deadline is Monday, July 13 Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. Florida students ages eight to 12 are invited to showcase their culinary talents in the 2026 Florida Future Chef Competition, hosted…

Story Submitted Grandmother Mary Madison takes loving and great pleasure in reporting the graduation accomplishment of her and the late Sam, Sr.’s fourth grandchild “Reese,” the name he has been known by…

Merit Pages News Contributor Trevor Gray of Monticello was named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 term at University of Maryland Global Campus. To be eligible for the honor, a…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Adults interested in earning their GED or becoming proficient in English can register now for evening classes to be offered in the fall through Jefferson County Schools…

Photo Courtesy of Cassidy Anderson Shupard As the 2025-2026 school year at Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) came to a close at the end of May, the senior class wasn’t the only one…

North Florida College Contributor North Florida College celebrated one of its largest and most memorable Grad Fest events to date on April 30 as graduates, family members and community supporters gathered on…

North Florida College Contributor North Florida College is recognizing the outstanding academic achievement of students named to the Spring 2026 Academic Dean’s List, celebrating those who demonstrated exceptional dedication in the classroom…

Merit Pages News Contributor Dakshaben Pankajkumar Patel of Monticello, a Trine University student, was named to the President’s List for the Spring 2026 semester. Patel is pursuing a bachelor of science degree…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s the last day of classes, and for Twynetta Howard, it’s also the last day of a teaching career that has, by all accounts, been exceptional, inspirational…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Educational Foundation (JCEF) held a special reception on Thursday evening, May 14, to honor educators and supporters of local public education with IMPACT awards….

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Gabriel Starling of Monticello is among more than 600 graduates in the Flagler College Class of 2026. Starling has earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. He…

North Florida College Contributor North Florida College (NFC) celebrated a historic Spring 2026 Commencement on Thursday, May 7, honoring graduates across three commencement ceremonies held at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5…

Roy Faglie Contributor Hiram Lodge No. 5 Free and Accepted Masons of Monticello is proud to announce our 2026 scholarship recipients. is this year’s Fred Wuerffel Scholarship winner. Gabriella is the daughter…

Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. Students at Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) recently celebrated their hard work and creativity during a special pizza and awards party sponsored by the Jefferson County Farm Bureau….

Crystal Goodwin ECB Publishing, Inc. Students at JCS had the opportunity to enroll in the Rural Youth Financial Literacy Program sponsored by the Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce and CareerSource Capital…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s graduation time, and students everywhere who have completed education programs are donning academic regalia and marching toward their diplomas to the stately tune of “Pomp and…

North Florida College Contributor North Florida College formally recognized academic excellence, leadership and service during its 2026 Honors Convocation, an annual academic tradition that highlights student achievement across disciplines and celebrates the…

Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. Each year on May 1, schools across the nation recognize the dedication and leadership of principals in celebration of National Principal Day. Often working behind the scenes,…

PHOTO FEATURE:  Students from Aucilla Christian Academy attended the 29th Sonia Kovalevsky High School Mathematics Day at Valdosta State University on Wednesday, April 15. The event included a program of hands-on workshops,…