Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County Manager Shannon Metty once again finds herself in the crosshairs of critics, her contract at stake. Listed on the agenda for the coming Jefferson County Board…
Leaves and Limestone: Landscaping for wildlife and other winter thoughts
Jennifer Mason Contributor The cold weather this winter is the test for what plants are going to survive and thrive in your yard/property. The blooming exotics such as Japanese magnolias and flowering…
Second Harvest and Florida Blue Foundation unite to end food insecurity
Ashleigh Kittrell Second Harvest of the Big Bend The Florida Blue Foundation has awarded Second Harvest of the Big Bend a grant to strengthen food access for families living in the region’s…
Out of the overflow of the heart
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist In computer programming, we had a term called GIGO: Garbage In, Garbage Out. The Scriptures put it this way, “Out of the overflow of the heart the…
Monticello gets a new City Clerk
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello has a new city clerk-treasurer. He is Roosevelt Brooks, a certified public accountant and internal auditor with multiple years of experience, according to his resume. The…
Time for the Facts
On Thursday, an important decision will be made that impacts every resident of Jefferson County. I encourage you to forward this to neighbors and friends, and to stand up and be heard….
Charter review committee readies to submit recommendations to city council
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. After nine months of discussions and a deep dive into the city charter, the five-member Monticello Charter Review Committee is ready to present its product to the…
Events for Feb. 3-8
AA Meeting Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7 p.m. at the Lloyd Woman’s Club (9109 Old Lloyd Rd.). Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 8 p.m at the Christ Episcopal Church…
Big Bend Hospice dedicates office areas to key supporters
Story Submitted A dedication ceremony was held on Jan. 26 at the Big Bend Hospice (BBH) office in Monticello. Plaques in four areas of the office were dedicated in honor and memory…
Supporting Effective Leadership for Jefferson County
Dear Editor, I have lived in Jefferson County since 2014 and served as the County Budget Officer from April 2023 to July 2025 under County Manager Shannon Metty. I am compelled to…
Casa Bianca M. B. Church celebrates Pastor Tobbie Berrian III for 29 years of faithful service
Story Submitted Casa Bianca Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating its pastor, Rev. Tobbie Berrian III, and also First Lady Sharon Berrian’s, 29th anniversary with a service this coming Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026,…
Memorial M.B. Church hosts mid-week Bible Study
Story Submitted Memorial Missionary Baptist Church, located at 780 Second St., is presently hosting a mid-week Bible Study each Wednesday from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Everyone is cordially invited to join…
Landscaping for wildlife and other winter thoughts
Jennifer Mason Contributor The cold weather this winter is the test for what plants are going to survive and thrive in your yard/property. The blooming exotics such as Japanese magnolias and flowering…
NFC spotlights Cooper Harrell as Dual Enrolled Student of the Month
North Florida College Contributor North Florida College offers a Dual Enrollment program that allows students to earn college credits while still in high school or home school and at no cost. The…
70 years since the Tallahassee Bus Boycott
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. On May 26, 1956, two Florida A&M University (FAMU) students rode on “whites only” seats in a Tallahassee bus. When the driver demanded that the young women,…
Celestial events in February
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. For those who like to keep eyes on the skies, February has some celestial events to enjoy. Though it is not the most active month for astronomical…
St. John’s Baptist to launch AA meetings
Bryant Thigpen Contributor St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church is excited to announce the launch of Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon as a ministry to help those who struggle with alcohol abuse. The first…
Florida bans purchases of junk food by SNAP recipients
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Beginning in April of this year, Florida will no longer allow subscribers of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to use their electronic benefit transfer cards to…
Seminar on budget-wise healthy eating to be offered Feb. 13
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A food security seminar entitled “How to Eat Healthy and Stay on Budget” will be offered on Friday, Feb. 13, at 11 a.m. at the UF/IFAS Extension…
“A Two Man Wildlife Art Show” to open at JAG on Feb. 7
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The February exhibit at Jefferson Arts Gallery (JAG) is “A Two Man Wildlife Art Show” featuring the paintings of both Nathaniel Pye and John Isaacs. The opening…