Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County has several great dogs that are up for adoption right now, and are just waiting for the perfect person to share their best years with….
Where do our wedding traditions come from?
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing Inc. Weddings are undoubtedly an important part of life. The tradition of wedding ceremonies has existed for thousands of years as one of the many things we share…
Free youth movie night features “Thor” Saturday, Aug. 24, Old Auditorium, 6 p.m.
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A free Youth Movie Night showing “Thor” will take place on Saturday, Aug. 24, at the old auditorium, located at 579 S. Water St. The family-friendly event,…
Annual Fine Craft and Arts Festival : Vendors wanted!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Mark your calendars, Monticello! The Jefferson Arts Gallery will be hosting their Annual Fine Craft and Arts Festival on Saturday, Nov. 16. Festivities will be held in…
Trial of Reams temporarily postponed because of emergency; McNeill pleads out
Emerald Greene ECB Publishing, Inc. The trial of former Clerk of Court Kirk Reams and Deputy Clerk Justin Tyler McNeill, which was scheduled to begin on Monday morning, Aug. 19, was reset…
Debby’s damage more extensive than initially believed (Hurricane debris pickup set to begin Aug. 26)
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Turns out that Hurricane Debby, which slammed into the Big Bend area as a Category-1 storm on Monday, Aug. 5, was far more devastating than originally believed,…
Fire consumes semi truck
On Thursday, Aug. 15, the Jefferson County Fire Rescue responded to an emergency call about a semi-truck that was engulfed in flames. At approximately 7:30 a.m., local officials responded to the fire,…
Following God’s laws in the Christian age
Have you ever to wondered how people decide which of God’s laws to follow and which to dismiss, and why Christians today do not follow ancient Hebrew law? The answer can be…
Appreciation program to honor Rev. Joretha Sloan
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Memorial Missionary Baptist Church invites the community to an appreciation program honoring Rev. Joretha Sloan, Interim Pastor of the Memorial M. B. Church. The program will take…
Jesus calls us to live in freedom Jesus calls us to live in freedom
“I wish I was allowed to eat!” This was the constant thought that plagued me for years. It seemed so unfair that others were allowed to eat. But not me. Whose rules…
Tomorrow is always a day away
As the story goes, the devil called an emergency meeting in hell. The agenda: how to increase the number of people going to hell. One demon offered, “Let me launch an all-out…
Back to School
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Meet Your Neighbor: Fred Shofner
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Fred Shofner! Shofner was mostly raised in Gadsden County and Mobile, Ala., He has lived in Jefferson County since the 90s, when he came here to…
Get your pet vaccinated for FREE this Saturday
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Aug. 24, there will be a pet vaccine clinic set up in Monticello for residents to utilize free of charge. From 10 a.m. until 1…
Rotary to host Community Mixer on Aug. 22
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Rotary Club of Monticello is hosting a Community Mixer on Thursday, Aug. 22, from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Social, located at 80 N. Jefferson…
The Luckie Pearl cuts a red ribbon at new location
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. This summer, The Luckie Pearl boutique marked four years in business with a relocation and significant expansion. Owner Vicki McLuckie first opened her shop’s doors in Monticello…
Vote NO on 4
Amendment 4: Amendment to Limit Government Interference with Abortion Except as provided in Article X, Section 22, no law shall prohibit, penalize, delay, or restrict abortion before viability or when necessary to…
Political Pronoun
Pesonal pronouns are substitutes or references for individuals or groups of people. That’s simple. Everyone uses personal pronouns when talking about family, friends, classmates, co-workers, and so on. So, when and how…
Our Disgraceful Secret Service
I spent 25 years in law enforcement in Florida, and two of the many troopers I worked with went to work for the Secret Service back in the 90’s. Back then and…
Reams and McNeill trial begins Monday
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The trial of two former officers of the Jefferson County Clerk of Court Office is scheduled to begin on Monday, Aug. 19, and is expected to last…