Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. For Wiley Barfield, son of Zane and Kristen Barfield, August of 2025 will be a month he will remember, possibly for the rest of his days. He…
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North Florida College leads state in graduation rates
North Florida College Contributor When Caroline Wynn first stepped onto the campus of North Florida College (NFC), she brought more than determination. She brought generations of rural resilience. A graduate of James…
It takes an entire community to keep our children safe.
Jackie Pons Superintendent of Schools Beginning Monday, Aug. 11, Jefferson K12 will begin a new school year. Safety will always be a top priority in our school system. Not only physical safety,…
Danny Collins graduates from UF/IFAS Leadership Institute
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Danny Collins, director of government and community relations at Duke Energy, of Jefferson County, Fla., graduated as a member of Class XII from the Wedgworth Leadership Institute…
NFC unveils six finalists for college president
North Florida College Contributor North Florida College has reached a key milestone in its presidential search, announcing six distinguished finalists who are now advancing to the final stages of the selection of…
Support Jefferson K-12 School students this school year
Tosca Williams Community Partnership School at JCS The Tiger Closet at Jefferson K-12, A Community Partnership School, is seeking donations of new or gently used children’s clothing (sizes 4–14) to help our…
How to help “stuff the bus” on August 2
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s back-to-school season, the tax holiday is in session through the entire month of August, and many students already have their minds on the year of learning…
School supply giveaway to include water slide fun
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Macedonia Church has announced a School Supply Give Away event on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 11:30 until 1:30 p.m. The church invites families with school-age children to…
Hungry for a Win!
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Tigers Coach Eric Bright, Jr. is reaching out to the community to help keep our Jefferson Tigers hydrated and fed while they practice and play this year….
Don’t miss the back-to-school fair at JCS!
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The school year’s coming up fast, and Jefferson County K-12 (JCS) is gearing up for the year of learning that lies ahead. In partnership with the Jefferson…
Under the sea at the library
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. A great way to incite interest in a subject is to offer meaningful experiences that will stick with you for years to come. That’s exactly what the…
How to help “stuff the bus” on August 2
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s back-to-school season, the tax holiday is in session through the entire month of August, and many students already have their minds on the year of learning…
Principal chosen for Turning Point
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Turning Point, the alternative education center in the Jefferson County School District, will be led this year by Principal David L. Chambers of Lamont, Fla. He has…
School district returns to managing its own food service
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Last school year, cafeteria service for Jefferson County Schools (JCS) was provided through a contract with the private company SLA. For 2025-26, it will be run by…
Sophia Figueroa graduates VSU
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Sophia Thomas Figueroa of Monticello, Fla., has earned the Bachelor of Science in Education in Elementary Education from Valdosta State University (VSU). She is among more than 1,100…
Tigers welcome Coach Bright
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Eric Bright, Jr. has been named head football coach for the Jefferson County Tigers. He’s already busy meeting the players, their families and Tiger fans across the…
Don’t miss the back to school tax holiday Aug 1 – 31
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. With most Florida students set to head back to the classroom between Aug. 11 and 14, the back to school season is right around the corner. Along…
NFC to offer new bachelor’s degree in leadership Free tuition to the first eligible 20 enrolled for this fall
North Florida College Contributor North Florida College (NFC) is giving ambitious professionals across the region a powerful new pathway to leadership. This fall, NFC will launch its Bachelor of Applied Science in…
Di’Kwez Akins graduates
Mary Madison Contributor Kwez, as he is lovingly called by family and friends, graduated on Sunday, May 22, from James Madison Preparatory High School in Madison, Fla. He was among 42 graduates…
Lena Sullivan prepares to attend Troy U.
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Lena Sullivan of Monticello, Fla., recently completed the IMPACT new student orientation at Troy University in Troy, Ala., and is enrolled to begin her college classes on…