Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. This year’s Jefferson Tigers team may be new to the baseball diamond, but that isn’t stopping this team from giving it their all and learning all they…
Warriors fall to Cowboys
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc In a game that began as a scoreless pitcher’s duel through five and a half innings, the Aucilla Christian Academy were defeated by the Madison County High…
I’m a jackass for Jesus
Donkeys are classified as asses. Jacks are male asses, hence jackasses. It’s generally not flattering to be called a jackass. The worldly definition of a jackass is a person who is stupid,…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Always trade up
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. By first grade, I was ready to enter the business world. My neighborhood friend was always good for teaching me something, especially early presidential history. This was…
Standing in quicksand
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. No matter how many sermons we’ve heard or how long we have been Christians, we are all tempted now and then to stray from our faith and…
FDLE, JCSO and MPD arrest three following offender operation
Florida Dept. of Law Enforcement Contributor The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) and the Monticello Police Department (MPD) arrested two sexual offenders and one…
Bill would allow minors to work 40-hour weeks
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A bill being considered in the current legislative session would expand the number of hours that 16- and 17-year-olds could work, and it would also allow minors…
Monticello receives $300K grant to upgrade wastewater system
Seth Lawless Monticello City Manager The City of Monticello was recently notified by Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Commerce that it has been awarded a significant grant to support…
County, school district engaged in land swap
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Attorneys for the county and school district have been involved in discussions to have the district transfer ownership to the county of several old high school properties…
Court hears arguments on state’s motion to disqualify Collins Law Firm
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. After two days of arguments and testimony in Leon County on the state’s renewed motion to disqualify the Collins Law Firm from representing former Jefferson County Clerk…
From the Sunny Side: Little things
I remember a recent word of advice given to me a while back that has turned out to be quite good. It isn’t anything monumental and it’s probably something many of you…
Has World War III Already Started?
Enemies of the United States have been killing an estimated 75,000 to 100,000 mostly young Americans, from Fentanyl poisoning each year for the last 3 years (2021,2022, and 2023). All this killing…
Shamrockin’ Second Saturday
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello residents are encouraged to wear their brightest and most vibrant shades of green when they come out to celebrate a Shamrockin’ Second Saturday tomorrow! The festivities…
Dirty Pecan 2024 brings in $20,000 for local 4-H
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, March 2, hundreds of cyclists with a fondness for pristine wilderness took to the clay roads of North Florida and South Georgia to participate in…
Remembering a flag raising: It’s time to say “Thank You”
Rebekah Sheats Contributor Seventy-nine years ago in February of 1945, off the coast of Iwo Jima, Platoon Sergeant Ernest I. “Boots” Thomas was interviewed by CBS war correspondent Don Pryor. Pryor asked…
Lego Lunatics shoot for the moon
Carly Peary Contributor A local team of young engineers are going to the state championship for LEGO Robotics! Seven local students won the regional FIRST LEGO League Robot Game challenge earlier this…
Teacher Appreciation Week Contest – Deadline to enter is March 19
Teachers Federal Credit Union Teachers Federal Credit Union is excited to announce that submissions are now open for its Annual Teacher Appreciation Week Contest. In its fourth year, Teachers is awarding classroom…
Concert Review: RUNA at the MOH
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, Feb. 29, I had the privilege of attending a performance at the Monticello Opera House. It has been a long and tiring few weeks, and…
Petals and Wings exhibit opening this weekend at JAG
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. This Saturday, March 9, marks the opening of the new spring exhibit at the Jefferson Arts Gallery, so whether you like art or you enjoy the special…
Enjoy the outdoors during Florida Biking Month
SRWMD Contributor March is Florida Biking Month and the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) wants to encourage residents and visitors to take advantage of Florida’s spring weather and enjoy the great…