Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County 4-H is holding a one-hour 4-H Demonstration and Illustrated Talk Workshop on Friday, Jan. 31, at the extension office. All local youth are invited to…
Constitutional officers take oath of office
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Five newly elected or reelected constitutional officers and their spouses, children, relatives, friends and supporters gathered in the old courthouse courtroom on Monday morning, Jan. 6, for…
Cox reelected mayor, Richardson vice mayor
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Councilwoman Gloria Cox will retain the office of mayor for a third year. And Councilwoman Katrina Richardson will serve as vice mayor during the period, taking the…
City receives 22 applications for manager position
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. As of Jan. 1, which marked the closing date for the submission of applications for the position of city manager, 22 people had applied for the job,…
Grateful resident donates $6,000 to emergency response services
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. People express their gratitude in different ways, from a heartfelt thank you, to a written note, to a meaningful gift, public praise, or performing a like act…
A Tribute to the Remarkable Ms. Eleanor Hawkins
In the tapestry of life, there are those rare souls whose presence weaves threads of inspiration and guidance into the very fabric of our existence. Today, I stand before the citizens of…
Ponderings…The ways we are remembered
When I was in first grade, I rode the bus to school. Every morning, my big sister (who was in the 3rd grade) and I would walk to the bus stop and…
Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream
Christian Peterson ECB Publishing, Inc. “I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia, the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able…
Warriors win sportsmanship award
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. One of the valuable lessons learned by participating in high school sports is that of sportsmanship. Along with that comes a sense of respect for one’s self, his/her…
NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION
Emerald Greene ECB Publishing, Inc. The first thing a person does when he is in danger and needs assistance, is dial 911. A law enforcement officer will show up their door, or…
Are you touched?
Touched is a great word that can mean many things! When we remove blemishes from something, it is touched up. A touch down means we score. Being touched in the heart means…
God’s still working on us
When we look at our adult children, we can become frustrated when they don’t behave more responsibly or exercise better judgment. When God looks at us, His children, He sees people who…
Pastor Spotlight – Dustin Bell
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. Live Oak’s Apostolic Lighthouse has been home to Pastor Dustin Bell for over 10 years. He has been in the ministry for sixteen years and has seen the…
House fire destroys kitchen
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The alarm at Jefferson County Fire Rescue (JCFR) sounded at 12:01 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7, indicating a family dwelling on fire at 1272 Government Farms Rd….
Governor appoints Colby Roberts to Early Learning Coalition
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Governor Ron DeSantis recently appointed Colby Roberts of Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) to serve on the Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend Region (ELC). The ELC…
New rules in effect for septic tanks
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Beginning Jan. 2, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) has taken over the permitting of septic systems from the Florida Department of Health for 16 north…
Businessman may revive plan for new facility in Lloyd
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Lloyd businessman Arun Kundra recently approached county officials, intent on reviving a plan for the development of his extensive property on the southwest quadrant of the I-10…
Two wildlife murals planned for downtown Monticello
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials recently accepted a $14,100 grant from T-Mobile that will allow for the painting of a wildlife mural on the side of one of the buildings…
Florida Alliance to End Human Trafficking recognizes National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
The Florida Alliance to End Human Trafficking January marks National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a critical time to raise awareness about the hidden epidemic of human trafficking that continues to impact countless…