Mary Madison Contributor “What you give to life returns to you,” is the maxim of Jefferson County native son Sam Madison, Jr. Throughout Sam’s National Football League career, he has dedicated himself…
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Girl Power Inc. seeks donations for annual Back to School Bash
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Aug. 10, Girl Power Inc., under the leadership of JCHS Class of 2008 graduate Zanquisha Jones, will be presenting its 6th Annual Back to School…
School’s out, summer reading is in!
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Summer break has arrived! Since its beginning, summer break has been a time for children to take a break from the pressures of school, play and enjoy…
Annual homeschool seminar on Saturday
Kenzie James ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Homeschool Association, Inc. (JCHAI) announced updates for their annual homeschool seminar this Saturday, June 22. On Monday, June 17, JCHAI released a post on…
Jefferson County Schools hosts pre-kindergarten graduation ceremony
Kenzie James ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County K-12 Schools (JCS) hosted a graduation ceremony for their pre-kindergarten (Pre-K) students last month. JCS had a total of 23 Pre-K graduates split among two…
JCHS Class of 1989 sets date for 35th Class Reunion
Cassandra Brinson (Stanford) Contributor Dear Beloved Classmates, It’s hard to believe that 35 years have passed since we walked across the stage and received our diplomas! The time has come for us…
ACA hosts kindergarten graduation ceremony
Kenzie James ECB Publishing, Inc. Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) hosted their K5 graduation for the kindergarten students on May 21, 2024. The ceremony celebrated 31 students who are moving up to first…
JCS students present professional paper at Anthropological Society Meeting
Aucilla Research Institute Contributor Despite the storms, the weekend of May 10-11 marks a major milestone for the Aucilla Research Institute (ARI) in its continuing work to provide educational outreach and support…
Aucilla Christian Academy hosts athletic awards ceremony
Kenzie James ECB Publishing, Inc. Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) hosted their annual athletic ceremony and the sub-varsity athletic awards ceremony last week. The athletic awards ceremony recognized students on the varsity athletic…
Monticello student interns in D.C.
Kenzie James ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello native Esther Fulford was selected to be a Congressional intern for Rep. Kat Cammack, FL-R, this summer in Washington, D.C. Fulford graduated from Aucilla Christian Academy…
Local pastor Nathan Peeler graduates with second master’s degree
Kenzie James ECB Publishing, Inc. Nathan Peeler, a local pastor at the Monticello Church of Christ, recently graduated with his second master’s degree from Lincoln Christian University (LCU). Peeler graduated from Lincoln…
Acaletics Math celebrates year of achievement
Denisha Keaton Contributor As the academic year ends, it’s essential to recognize and celebrate the achievements of our students who have worked diligently throughout the year. At Jefferson County K-12 School (JCS),…
FCA Legacy Banquet is a huge success
Mary Madison Contributor “When God calls us to a mission, He equips us,” was a challenge call to action to the school personnel and entire community in May of 2023. It came…
Farm Bureau announces poster and essay contest winners
Kenzie James ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Farm Bureau announced the winners of their annual poster and essay contests last month after celebrating with the students in the classroom. Farm Bureau…
JCEF names Boyer as 2024 Mini-Grant Teacher of the Year
Glyndell Presley, Ed.D. Contributor The Jefferson County Educational Foundation, Inc. (JCEF) named Willet Boyer III, Ph.D., the 2024 Mini-Grant Teacher of the Year recently at its April 17 celebration event at Jefferson…
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK: Invest in them the way they invest in you
Story submitted National Teacher Appreciation Day is on the Tuesday during first full week in May as a reminder to show appreciation for teachers everywhere. We are using this National Day to…
NFC named REACH Reward Chapter by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
North Florida College Contributor North Florida College has been named a 2023 REACH Reward Chapter by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK), recognizing NFC’s commitment to enhancing the college experience and…
NFC students earn Production Technician certificates in Industrial Machinery Maintenance Program
North Florida College Contributor Four students in North Florida College’s Industrial Machinery Maintenance 1 program have shown their mastery of the foundational, core competencies of advanced manufacturing production in two assessment areas…
New national real estate scholarship goes to local youth
United Country Real Estate Contributor Following the inaugural launch of its United Country Youth Scholarship Program in late 2023, United Country Real Estate has now revealed its first two scholarship recipients. Sponsored…
Historical essay contest winners announced
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Keystone Federated Republican Women (KFRW) announced the winners of their 2024 historical essay contest at their club meeting on Monday, March 25. This year’s topic was…
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