Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. At approximately 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, the Jefferson County Fire Rescue responded to a call about a brush fire that was reportedly out of control….
Lone shoppers beware
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. A local Monticello woman, Josie Bridges, nearly fell victim to a possible burglary scam last Wednesday at the Governor Square Mall while doing some shopping. She managed…
Ponderings…Fields of life
Not every day is going to be an amazing day. There are going to be days that sit in your soul like a bag of old socks, crusty and festering, putrid and…
Leading students to success
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Early in life, we are all faced with a big decision—what path will we take? There are many different careers for us to choose from, and the…
Free health clinic on Nov. 7
Katie Marshall and Merry Ann Frisbee Shepherd’s Hands of Suwannee Valley Do you or does someone you know need medical care? The Shepherd’s Hands free health clinic will be open this month…
Community flag football season underway!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s Flag Football Season in Jefferson County, and the local rec park is already hosting games! For those who may not know, flag football is a variant…
Community-wide yard sale Nov 11
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Nov. 11, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. GrannyKat’s Apiary and Bee Learning Center will be hosting a community-wide yard sale, and all are welcome…
ACA Middle School Volleyball ends season 11-1
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Middle School Volleyball Team at Aucilla Christian Academy has wrapped up their season with a winning record of 11-1. Their first victory and later their only…
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…
Greater Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church to celebrate Homecoming Nov. 5
Submitted Greater Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church located at 690 Cypress St. in Monticello will celebrate our Annual Homecoming service, Sunday Nov. 5, 2023, at 11: a.m. The Rev. Dr. Annie Byrd-Farlin will…
ACA Science Fair celebrates excellence
Submitted by Aucilla Christian Academy Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) celebrated the spirit of scientific inquiry and innovation at the annual Science Fair held on Thursday, Oct. 19. Students from the school…
Jefferson County Commissioner Stephen Walker killed in wreck
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Sunday, Oct. 29, just before 5 p.m., Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) responded to a wreck in Wakulla County involving two vehicles. FHP was assisted at the…
Tant, Simon and Shoaf hold Legislative Delegation meeting
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County’s delegation in the Florida Legislature includes House District 9 Representative Allison Tant, House District 7 Representative Jason Shoaf and Florida Senate District 3 Senator Corey…
Tiger Night features multiple celebrations
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County K-12 School (JCS) held Tiger Night on Tuesday, Oct. 17, with multiple goals in mind. It was standing room only in the cafeteria, which had…
Business Summit scheduled
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce invites local individuals, businesses and entrepreneurs to attend a Business Summit on Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m….
Second Harvest speaks at Chamber about their role in disaster relief
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. At the Oct. 3 luncheon of the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, Second Harvest of the Big Bend presented an update and look-ahead at things to come…
Fall festival fun this weekend!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend, then you’re in luck! There is a Fall Festival taking place this Sunday, Oct. 29 from 2-5…
Bethel AME service to feature Women’s Missionary Society
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. During a 5th Sunday Worship Service at 10 a.m. on Oct. 29, Bethel A.M.E. Church will feature its Women’s Missionary Society, under the direction of its president,…
Youth Explosion rally is Nov. 4
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The public is invited to a Youth Explosion rally for empowering and informing youth from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4. The free event…
Girls of Royalty holds coronation
Mary Madison Contributor The Girls of Royalty, Inc. (GOR), a mentoring organization, extends sincere appreciation to those who made the GOR first coronation a huge success on Saturday, Oct. 14, at the…