Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Sunday, April 27, Jefferson County Fire Rescue (JCFR) responded to a call about a reported brush fire located at an address off of West Capps Hwy.,…
The NEW Front Porch is here
Emerald Greene ECB Publishing, Inc. With great pleasure, we announce the arrival of The Front Porch magazine’s May/June 2025 issue. The new issue has been mailed out and subscribers should have…
Stamp Out Hunger with the letter carriers’ annual food drive
Danny Federico ECB Publishing, Inc. Each year, on the second Saturday in May, letter carriers across America take to their routes for a generous mission – the National Association of Letter Carriers’…
County renews contract for legal services
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Commission recently renewed its contract with Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson (NGN) for the legal services of a county attorney, which agreement was set to…
Felony Verdicts from the 2nd Judicial Circuit
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Corey Martice Hatchett of Monticello, Fla., born Oct. 20, 1985, was charged in Jefferson County with two counts of Felony Battery (filed May 28, 2024 and July…
Is your vehicle a security threat?
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. No one in their right mind would willingly give private or personal information to someone they knew wanted to harm them, but many citizens may not realize…
Monticello Young Professionals Mixer scheduled
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, March 6, the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce launched the first event for their new Monticello Young Professionals (MYP) Group. This mixer was held at…
Alberta Dora Lamar Siplin
Alberta Dora Lamar Siplin, 82, of Monticello, Fla., passed on Sunday, April 27, 2025. Funeral services are 12 noon Monday, May 12, in Monticello Community Temple COGIC, Inc., with interment in Hickory…
CareerSource seeks employers for hiring fair in Jefferson County
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. CareerSource Capital Region has announced they will be holding a hiring fair for Jefferson County employers on Tuesday, July 22. The hiring fair will be held from…
National Correctional Officers Week: JCSO Correctional Officers
Warden Warden T. Mills Assistant Wardens S. Ponder, Assistant Warden of Programs J. Robinson, Assistant Warden of Operations Colonel Colonel T. Noles Major Major L. Wilson Captains Captain T. Bailey Captain T….
All kinds of moms at the Wildlife Center
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The baby boom happening this spring at the North Florida Wildlife Center is making the upcoming Mother’s Day an occasion for special celebration, not only for the…
Southern Hound Show announces champions
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Live Oak Hounds of Monticello, Fla., hosted the Southern Hound Show on Saturday, April 12. Eight exhibitors came to compete, including Fox River Valley Hunt (from Illinois),…
Turning Point holds career day
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. In a break from the usual morning routine at Turning Point on Friday, April 25, classes were visited by several guest speakers from the community for a…
From the superintendent’s desk: Teachers made the difference
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week – a time to honor and thank you, the exemplary teachers and support staff of Jefferson County Schools. Together, we have built something special over the…
Did you know?
• Nursing is the nation’s largest healthcare profession, with nearly 4.7 million registered nurses (RNs) nationwide. Of all licensed RNs, 89 percent are employed in nursing. • The median age of RNs…
Celebrating nurses during National Nurses Week
Ady Hammock ECB Publishing, Inc. This year, National Nurses Week will begin on Tuesday, May 6, and end on Monday, May 12. This week takes place every year to support and recognize…