Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. In keeping with the celebration of February as Black History Month, city officials on Tuesday, Feb. 3, issued proclamations to three local African Americans in recognition of…
Warriors take district title
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Lady Warriors emerged on the top end of a low-scoring contest with the Tiger Sharks of Port St. Joe High School on…
JCHA holds their 2026 annual meeting
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, Feb. 5, the Jefferson County Historical Association (JCHA) welcomed members and local history enthusiasts to their annual meeting at 6 p.m. This event serves as…
Florida Prepaid Open Enrollment now available
Florida Prepaid Contributor The Florida Prepaid College Board announced the Open Enrollment window for 2026 started Sunday, Feb. 1, allowing Florida families to lock in future postsecondary education costs at today’s plan…
Florida producers urged to report agricultural losses from winter 2026 freeze events
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. Florida agricultural producers impacted by the winter 2026 freeze events are being asked to participate in a rapid damage assessment survey, led by the University of Florida’s…
RISE scholarships available to support tech education
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. Applications are now open for the Able Trust RISE Scholarship, a financial aid opportunity designed to support High School High Tech (HSHT) students as they transition from…
Monticello Opera House elects new board members
Story Submitted At its meeting on Oct. 20, 2025, Chairman David Ward welcomed those recently elected to join the Monticello Opera House Board of Directors. Brian Bachman, Corin Bachman, David Baucum, Jason…
Graduation congratulations to Kellen Samuel Madison
Story Submitted Grandparents Mary and the late Samuel Madison, Sr. are proud to report graduation achievement of their third grandchild, Kellen Madison. He is the son of their youngest son Sam, Jr….
Timing of menopause could affect women’s strength later in life
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. The age at which a woman begins menopause may play a critical role in determining how much muscle mass she loses later in life. Menopause describes the…
Guest readers participate in Literacy Week at JCS
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. During the last week of January, Jefferson County K-12 Community Partnership School (JCS) celebrated Literacy Week, along with schools across the state. The Florida Dept. of Education…
Letter to the editor: Freedom of Religion
Two hundred and forty years ago, on January 16, 1786, the Virginia General Assembly adopted Thomas Jefferson’s groundbreaking Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. This pivotal law disestablished the state church, declaring that…
God’s love transforms us
Sheryl H. Boldt Guest Columnist Unresolved conflict has a way of consuming us. It occupies our minds, tightens our stomachs and sets our hearts racing. The longer disputes continue, the more resentment…
Dare to be a Barnabas
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist Throughout history, the Church has been influenced by unsung heroes; ordinary men and women who were significant in the fulfillment of God’s purposes. One such individual found…
First Baptist Church of Lloyd to mark 50 years with jubilee homecoming
Story Submitted The Year of Jubilee: 50th Anniversary Homecoming at First Baptist Church of Lloyd promises to be a heartfelt celebration of faith, family and community. On March 1, 2026, the church…
Letter to the editor: Looking Forward
It has been a long and hard twenty-one days for all concerned. Ms. Metty has faced the difficulty of having her work publicly criticized; the board has fielded a constituency divided in…
Probiotics may provide a healthy boost
Metro Media It’s easy to view bacteria and yeasts through a particular lens, without realizing that these microorganisms serve various functions. Certainly, bacteria can lead to infections, but certain bacteria also are…
Multiple sclerosis: an unpredictable disease with growing awarenesss
Bri Rodriguez ECB Publishing, Inc. Multiple sclerosis, commonly known as MS, is an autoimmune disorder in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the protective covering of nerve fibers in the brain…
Warnings Unheeded as Propane Risks Grow in Jefferson County
Lives at Risk: Residents Warn of Escalating Propane Dangers, Near-Misses, Inmate Safety, and Double Thermal Radiation Hazards Go Unaddressed Emergency management professionals often warn that the most devastating disasters are not caused…
Events for Feb. 10-13
FEBRUARY 10 (Tuesday) All Democrats in Jefferson County are invited to attend the monthly meeting of the Democratic Executive Committee from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Community Room of the library…
New Tennessee law may set example for Florida
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A new law on domestic violence that went into effect in Tennessee on Jan. 1 may set a precedent for other states and possibly shift the conversation…