Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Big Bend Hospice is hosting a one-day conference called “Caregiving with Heart” on Saturday, March 22. In partnership with ACTS 2 and the Alzheimer’s Project, the event…
Chamber to hold mixer for young professionals
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring an informal mixer for Monticello Young Professionals. The first of what is expected to be a quarterly event will…
Mosaic exhibit to open at JAG this weekend
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. This month’s exhibit at Jefferson Arts Gallery features the polymer clay mosaic paintings created at Debortina Studio. The show, entitled “Flora, Fauna and Friends,” opens on Saturday,…
The Tiger hub adds laundry service
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Over the past two years, the Community Partnership School team at Jefferson County K-12 School (JCS) has been establishing a “hub” of services to support students and…
Turning Point to hold first ever Parents Night
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Turning Point, the alternative school in the Jefferson County district, is planning its first ever Parents Night for Thursday, March 20, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The…
When our self-esteem is in trouble
Are you feeling weak? Vulnerable? Is your self-esteem in trouble? Self-esteem is a fragile thing, especially when we don’t base it on what God’s Word says about us. In the past, I…
Created with a promise
A surgeon, an architect, and a politician found themselves in a friendly debate about which of their honored professions happened to be the oldest. “The Lord removed a rib from Adam’s side,”…
Wacissa Christian Church Wild Game Dinner
Submitted by Bill Snyder The 3rd Annual Wacissa Christian Church Men & Boys Wild Game Dinner was a smash hit! Doors opened at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, with dinner at…
Song for the week: “Whatever it Costs”
Though Rachel Morley’s “Whatever it Costs” is over four years old, it continues to resonate with listeners today. The song expounds on the imagery found in 2 Corinthians 3:18, where the Bible…
Hold fast the form of sound words
Paul writes to Timothy in the New Testament (2 Tim. 1:13) to keep preaching the same doctrine he had received from Paul and other apostles. Paul writes, “Hold fast the form of…
County officials turn down Lamont truck stop
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Contrary to the recommendations of staff, the planning commission and consultant planners, the Jefferson County Commission last week voted to deny the application of a California-based company…
Ceremony observes 80th anniversary of WWII battle
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A crowd of veterans, their friends, relatives and others filled the American Legions Hall to overcapacity on Sunday, Feb. 23, there to observe the 80th anniversary of…
Mayor Cox to speak on “State of the City”
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello Mayor Gloria Cox is scheduled to be the featured speaker at the Tuesday, March 4 member luncheon for the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. Her topic…
School district hires its own CFO
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County School District once again has its own in-house chief financial officer (CFO). One significant change made by Jackie Pons upon taking his oath of…
JCS celebrates National FFA Week
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Future Farmers of America (FFA) is the premier youth organization preparing members for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture. As of August…
At a loss for words: Western style
It seems there are more than enough idioms to cover all walks of life and time periods. This time, join me on a journey into the Old West to recall some elderly…
CareerSource updates chamber on services for employers
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The February luncheon for members of the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce featured Lacy “LJ” McMullen, Jr., an account representative with CareerSource Capital Region. In addition to…
Historical Association holds annual meeting for 2025
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Another year has come and gone, which means that another year of activities are planned for the Jefferson County Historical Association (JCHA). JCHA’s annual meeting for 2025…
4-H Teen Council Club learns about car maintenance from local mechanic
Justice Barrington UF/IFAS Extension Jefferson County Car maintenance is a vital skill that everyone should possess, especially teenagers preparing to embark on their driving journey. Recently, members of the Jefferson County 4-H…
ACA baseball field gets renamed
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) has expanded the name of their baseball field to Hughes-Finlayson Field, in recognition of the influence that longtime Coach Ray Hughes had on…