Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Mark your calendars, because one of the largest events Jefferson County has to offer is almost here! In just a few short days, the Watermelon Festival events…
Free course offered on emergency sheltering of small animals
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County Emergency Management (EM) is partnering with the Florida State Animal Response Coalition to provide a free course called “Small Animal Emergency and Disaster Sheltering Course…
Hurricane season tax holiday planned
News Service of Florida Contributor Retailers hope Floridians will heed multiple forecasts that the upcoming hurricane season will be more active than normal. With the start of a 14-day sales tax “holiday”…
Garden Huggers bid ag agent farewell
Jefferson County Ag Agent De’Anthony Price started the Garden Huggers Club a year ago with a handful of members. The group has grown and grown close to one another as they have…
SBA and Junior Leadership Academy featured at May Chamber luncheon
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce had a varied program for its monthly member luncheon on Tuesday, May 7, which was catered by Jackie’s Brick House Eatery….
Monticello student interns in D.C.
Kenzie James ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello native Esther Fulford was selected to be a Congressional intern for Rep. Kat Cammack, FL-R, this summer in Washington, D.C. Fulford graduated from Aucilla Christian Academy…
Local pastor Nathan Peeler graduates with second master’s degree
Kenzie James ECB Publishing, Inc. Nathan Peeler, a local pastor at the Monticello Church of Christ, recently graduated with his second master’s degree from Lincoln Christian University (LCU). Peeler graduated from Lincoln…
Acaletics Math celebrates year of achievement
Denisha Keaton Contributor As the academic year ends, it’s essential to recognize and celebrate the achievements of our students who have worked diligently throughout the year. At Jefferson County K-12 School (JCS),…
If you’re feeling hopeless
After I battled depression and an eating disorder for more than two decades, many (including mental health professionals) believed I might never get well. My hope was fading. Then the phone rang….
Ode to Lucky O Henry
O Henry was found abandoned at a local park in a city where I was ministering. He was such a lovable dog that those who found him didn’t want to send him…
Memorial M.B. Church to unveil chair of Rev. J.B. Duval
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Rev. Joretha Sloan and the congregation of Memorial Missionary Baptist Church invite the community to a special worship service at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 2, as…
Summer Camp & VBS Directory
To add a camp to this directory, contact reporter1@ecbpublishing.com Elijah VBS Calvary Baptist Church Ages 4 – 11 May 28 – 30 9 a.m. to 12 noon For more information, call…
Olivia Walton and tennis team place 2nd in SAA Conference Finals
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The most recent tennis season was eventful for former Monticello resident Olivia Walton and her tennis team, as it was the first time in nearly a decade…
Taylor Searcy charged in death of Stephen Walker
Laura Young and Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. At a first appearance proceeding at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 23, in the Second Judicial Circuit Court in Wakulla County, Judge Brian D….
City manager’s performance twice questioned
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Two times in recent weeks, the issue of City Manager Seth Lawless’ performance has come up at Monticello City Council meetings without the topic receiving a full…
Former Jefferson Major inducted into Florida Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame
Kenzie James ECB Publishing, Inc. Retired Maj. Mike Joyner was posthumously inducted into the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s (FDLE) Florida Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame (FLEOHOF) last weekend. Joyner was…
Duke Energy adds $70K to the support for senior center repairs
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A severe storm in early April flooded all but one room of the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center (JSCC), causing Category 3 water damage that forced it to…
What’s the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?
Memorial Day and Veterans Day each honor the military, though the two holidays are not the same. Memorial Day, which is celebrated annually on the last Monday in May, honors the brave…
Public invited to Memorial Day picnic May 27 at 11 a.m. at Post 49
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Memorial Day is Monday, May 27, and the entire community is invited to join together to remember and honor those who died while serving in the United…
Memorial Day – Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Kenzie James ECB Publishing, Inc. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was established at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C., as a grave and memorial for unidentified American soldiers who sacrificed their…