One thing that has become clear about my generation is that we have a trend of bringing back trends. Generation Z has a pattern of bringing vintage styles and items back as…
Ponderings…Storms ahead
When I was still a child growing up in the suburbs of Orlando, I really loved hurricane season. It felt exciting to pick up stray sticks in the yard and tie down…
On places, people and things
Hailey Hesetline ECB Publishing, Inc. On July 8, at 6:30 p.m., at the Jefferson County Courthouse, the latest session of the Who We Were series was held. Who We Were is a…
Behind the name
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. What’s in a name? Names are words we choose to call a specific person, place or thing by, and names are usually not chosen without reason. Most…
Living with psoriasis
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Over two percent of the American population suffers from psoriasis, a painful, chronic skin disease that causes the skin to develop scaly, itchy patches. While these rashes…
All about avocados
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Avocados have just come into season in Florida, and they’ll continue to be available all summer as well as for many months beyond. Right now, avocados are…
Aucilla Christian Academy baseball players tour university in Georgia
Rick Patrick and Kenzie James ECB Publishing, Inc. Five members of the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors Baseball team attended a showcase and university tour as upcoming prospects at a univeristy near…
Civic groups invited to set up at All God’s Children’s back-to-school giveaway
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. All God’s Children Outreach Ministry will hold its 9th Annual Back to School Giveaway on Saturday, July 27, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Organizer Willie Ann Dickey…
Madison Avenue for Kids to again offer free hair cuts and school supplies giveaway
Mary Madison Contributor “What you give to life returns to you,” is the maxim of Jefferson County native son Sam Madison, Jr. Throughout Sam’s National Football League career, he has dedicated himself…
Girl Power Inc. seeks donations for annual Back to School Bash
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Aug. 10, Girl Power Inc., under the leadership of JCHS Class of 2008 graduate Zanquisha Jones, will be presenting its 6th Annual Back to School…
Meet the new JCS Principal: Marlon Ball
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County K-12 School (JCS) has a new principal for the 2024-25 school year. Marlon Ball brings to the position 11 years of experience in school administration…
Differing viewpoints emerge over hiring of local contractor
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. What should have been relatively smooth sailing in terms of the selection of a broker to help local officials choose the best health insurance coverage for county…
Dirty Pecan presents $20,000 check to Jefferson County 4-H
Betsy Barfield, cofounder of the Dirty Pecan, presents a $20,000 check to the 4-H Program via the Jefferson County Commission from the annual bike gravel race in March. Pictured, from left to…
Jefferson County joins capital region career-growing group
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County is no longer part of North Florida Career Source, which consists of Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee and Taylor counties, and which long counted Jefferson County…
Obey local heat advisory – How hot is too hot?
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The dog days of summer are upon us, and many Monticello residents have probably noticed that the days have been especially long and hot. Local weather apps…
Ponderings…The Itty Bitty Kitty Committee 2024
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc As of Friday, June 28, the Ainsley-Abbott Itty Bitty Kitty Committee has gained another member of its very esteemed board of directors. Currently working in this organization…
Business Spotlight: Serving up southern hospitality
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Johnston’s Meat Market has been a staple of Jefferson County since its opening in 1926. Nearly a century later, it holds its position as a cherished local…
See art created by Apalachee Center clients on July 12
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Apalachee Center’s Expressive Arts Therapy Department is presenting its annual art show featuring artwork and music created by Apalachee Center’s community of clients. The event takes place…
FSU Medical students visit Monticello
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. At the end of May, the Florida State University College of Medicine invited dozens of medical students to participate in their Rural Learning Experience in Jefferson County….
God wants to set you free from secret sins
Do you have a trustworthy person or a small group of people with whom you can transparently share your struggles? Or is the thought of being accountable regarding your choices (especially your…