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…
Jefferson County celebrates Emancipation Day
Kenzie James ECB Publishing, Inc. Community Friends of Jefferson County, Inc. hosted the annual Emancipation Day Celebration on Monday with performances and vendors from all over the Jefferson County community. Emancipation Day…
Classic cars shine in Second Saturday Fabulous Fifties celebration
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, May 11, in conjunction with the Monticello Merchants Association’s Second Saturday Fabulous Fifties celebration, classic cars were on display on Dogwood Street for the public…
The story of the Snows
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Many locals of North Florida and South Georgia know well the sight of the Wasden-Snow House. The imposing structure, which was built in 1884, sits two stories…
50 years of Emergency Medical Services week
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. When an accident, hazardous situation, natural disaster, man-made calamity or other crisis requires a healthcare response, people rely on a highly skilled group of professionals – those…
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City clerk resigns office
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Come May 30, Monticello will be without a city clerk/treasurer. James Griffin, the current city clerk/treasurer, who was elected to the office last November, has submitted his…
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…
Confirmed tornado touchdown in Jefferson, Madison counties
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The National Weather Service (NWS) last week confirmed that a tornado touched down in Jefferson and Madison counties on the previous Friday, making it the fourth such…
Stay informed: sign up for severe weather updates
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. When preparing to face a crisis, every second counts. That is why it’s essential that timely and effective emergency alerts reach everyone before the crisis reaches them….
Nuts and bolts of tax certificates explained
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Property owners who failed to pay their 2023 real estate taxes as of the March 31 deadline were consequently declared delinquent on April 1 and now run…
Garden club plant sales will fund 4-H camp scholarships Saturday, May 25, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Take a quick tour of your yard and you’ll surely see a few spots that would come to life, literally, with a lush new shrub or bright…
Jefferson County attends state emergency training exercise
Kenzie James ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County Emergency Management attended an annual emergency training exercise last month hosted by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for the Tallahassee region. Sheriff Mac McNeill,…
Theater Review: Sweeney Todd – The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The scene opens to an ominous beat. The scene is set, and the mournful whine of organ music greets a series of forms carrying the still frame…
Tigers Restoring the Roar: “It’s so much bigger than baseball”
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. It is no secret that the Jefferson K-12 baseball team had a tough run last year, with 21 straight losses that only added to the history of…
It is with heartfelt gratitude …
Have you lost a loved one who died serving our country in the military? If so, please accept my most sincere condolences. And my deepest gratitude. I can’t begin to understand what…
Facing our giants
A teacher was giving an exam to identify notable figures in the Bible. One of the questions was, Who said, “Give me a man?” One student wrote down “Rahab, the harlot.” Smiling…
FCA appreciates its investors
Mary Madison Contributor Because the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, any investment made is tax deductible to the full extent of the law. The Jefferson County FCA…
St. John’s VBS spans infants through adults
St. John’s M. B. Church Contributor St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church invites everyone to come and experience the excitement of Vacation Bible School on Sunday-Friday, June 2-7, 2024, from 6 to 9…
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 (850)…