Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. ACA sophomore Wiley Barfield can now claim a World Series championship. Barfield played for the Tallahassee-Leon 14U Babe Ruth All-Star team that recently won the Babe Ruth…
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Emma Agner places fifth in breakaway roping competition
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Emma Agner, a 14-year-old ninth grader at Aucilla Christian Academy who lives with her family in Shady Grove, is proving to be a mighty competitor in the…
Warriors defeat Gators
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors varsity football team began their regular season on Friday, Aug. 15, with a 27-0 shut-out win over the Gators of Wewahitchka…
Prayers for players at Central Baptist Church
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Aug. 10, 2025 was a day of particular excitement at Central Baptist Church. For the sixteenth year, Pastor Daryl Adams and the congregation celebrated Football and Cheer…
ACA student playing in Babe Ruth World Series
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…
Register for Rec Park fall sports!
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s time to sign up for fall sports teams at the Jefferson County Recreation Park, “where everybody plays.” Registration starts Friday, Aug. 15, for the Tackle Football,…
Hoofin’ it to remind everyone they matter
Kathy Egan ECB Publishing, Inc. Horns were honking in solidarity as Kyndal Edwards and I stood in the shade on the side of Hwy. 90 near the Jefferson County line to chat…
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…
From the Sunny Side: Laughing yoga?
I am a generally curious person. Some might say (and some have actually said) I even tend to be a little on the “nosy” side. That basic curiosity often comes in handy,…
Watermelon Run 2025
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On the morning of Saturday, June 7, over 120 registered runners and walkers lined up on East Jefferson Street to await the air horn signifying the beginning…
ACA celebrates their athletes at the 2025 ACA Varsity Athletic Awards
Leah Androski ECB Publishing, Inc. Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) recently celebrated their student athletes with their 2025 ACA Varsity Athletic Awards and the 2025 ACA Sub-Varsity Athletic Awards Banquet. They started off…
Warriors tennis teams complete season
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors have completed their season with a great deal of success. The Lady Warriors finished in second place in the district and…
Jefferson Tiger athletes presented with letterman jackets and awards
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The baseball season ended for the Jefferson Tigers this April, earning them a season record of seven wins, a record that matched last year’s overall wins. Jefferson…
ACA Lady Warriors softball seniors have their night
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, April 17, at 6 p.m. at the James McDaniel Softball Complex, Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) honored their two graduating seniors on the Lady Warriors softball…
Warriors Varsity Tennis senior honored
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The varsity tennis team at Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) has a lot to celebrate as the school year draws to a close. In addition to the team’s…
Lady Warriors defeated in district tournament
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Lady Warriors faced off against the Cowgirls of Madison County High School on Tuesday, April 28. The game was the Rural Class…
Jefferson takes loss in Hamilton County
Christian Peterson ECB Publishing, Inc. On Wednesday, April 23, the Jefferson County Tigers traveled to Hamilton County for a softball showdown against the Hamilton County Trojans. What ensued was an intense battle…
Pickle Ball Tournament is first Watermelon Festival event
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The sport of pickle ball has seen a meteoric rise in the past few years, both across the U.S. and right here in Jefferson County. Described as…
Local kids enjoy community sports at the Rec Park
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Spring is officially in the air and that means it’s time for T-ball! The Jefferson County Recreation Park is currently hosting baseball, T-ball and machine-pitch seasons for…
Tigers close flag football season with semifinal appearance
Danny Federico ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Tigers varsity flag football team saw its postseason run come to an end Tuesday, April 15, following a 14-0 loss to the Suwannee Bulldogs…