Sheryl H. Boldt Guest Columnist We all face seasons of doubt due to financial and health challenges, depression, uncertainty, problems with loved ones or recurring sin that tests our resolve, no matter…
Got milk?
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist Cows are the number one milk source in the world today, with American cows being one of the most productive. In 1930, the average dairy cow produced…
Auto interior maintenance and cleaning tips
Metro Media A number of factors are involved in keeping a vehicle functioning and looking good. Ensuring a vehicle interior is clean and tidy is easily overlooked, but such efforts can improve…
181 years of Florida history in the making
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. In 1845, Florida became the 27th state to join the United States of America. 2026 marks 181 years since Florida’s statehood began. Florida’s history, of course, began…
County officials take a stand against consolidation
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County officials recently went on record to voice their opposition to any proposed legislative measure that would seek to consolidate fiscally constrained counties with other counties….
Jefferson County may be getting traffic light
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Like it or not, Jefferson County may soon be crossing a line in terms of traffic signals. This means that the county may soon be getting its…
New senior services focal point expected to open in April
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Plans are underway for a new senior services focal point in collaboration with UF/IFAS to open in Jefferson County this April. Lisa Bretz, the executive director for…
Animal control set for changes
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Improvements appear to be in store for Jefferson County’s animal control operation in terms of both its practices and procedures, along with more dramatic changes possible down…
Comprehensive plan finally adopted
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Following three years of revisions and rewrites at the local level and reviews by multiple state agencies, Jefferson County’s amended comprehensive plan was finally adopted by ordinance…
Local resident reflects on passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In the wake of the recent death of the Rev. Jesse Jackson at age 84, many people locally and across the country have been remembering and commemorating…
Jefferson County Kings of Spring to host two fundraising events March, 7, 14
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. For local residents with an affinity for the outdoors, the Jefferson County Kings of Spring (associated with the National Wild Turkey Federation) has two highly-anticipated events happening…
Laura’s Garden Notes: Lovely and luscious blue
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s a good idea to plant for a rainbow of edibles and when doing that not to overlook the blue ones. Blue foods are known for being…
Community Tent Revival lasts March 3-7
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jessica and Jody Brown invite the public to a Community Tent Revival that begins Tuesday, March 3, and continues nightly through Saturday, March 7. “The revival is…
LLL Club enjoys musical trio and fellowship among seniors
Debbie Snapp Contributor The LLL Club (Living Long & Loving It) members gathered in February for their monthly meeting. Jackie Clemens opened with a welcome and word of prayer. Gail Jones introduced…
The history of New Jerusalem Church of God in Unity
Story Submitted In the New Jerusalem Church of God In Unity (COGIU), located in the Dills community of Jefferson County, the previous church history Elder Dock Daniels (1864 – unknown) was the…
Events for Feb. 28 – March 6
FEBRUARY 28 (Saturday) American Legion Post #49 (1085 S. Water St.) offers a free All-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast open to all Jefferson County residents, 8-9:30 a.m. The menu also includes scrambled eggs, sausage,…
Volunteers needed to support new 4-H Shooting Sports Club
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Thirty-three youth have filled up the waiting list for a new Jefferson County 4-H club focused on shooting sports. Adult volunteers are needed, however, before the club…
Library is hosting a women’s health event March 11
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Healthy Start Coalition of Jefferson, Madison and Taylor Counties has planned a women’s health event to be hosted at the Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library…
Do you want to join the CERT?
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County Emergency Management is looking for new volunteers to join the local Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). What does it mean to be a part of…
Jefferson County retired educators present books to students
Story Submitted The Jefferson County Retired Educators Association (JCREA) had the pleasure of presenting books and other reading material to the 5th grade students at the Jefferson County Community Partnership School (JCS)…