Ady Hammock ECB Publishing, Inc. Saturday, April 18, is National Lineman Appreciation Day. A lineman is a skilled worker who installs, repairs and maintains high-voltage electrical infrastructure, such as power lines. They…
Jefferson farmers advocate for agriculture in Washington
Story Submitted Members of the Jefferson County Farm Bureau visited with Florida’s Congressional delegation in Washington, D.C., last month to discuss various federal policies that affect farmers and ranchers. The visit included…
BBH advisory council conducts litter patrol through Adopt-A-Highway
Story Submitted You may have noticed a group of Jefferson County Big Bend Hospice Advisory Council members in bright orange vests, carrying pick-up sticks and filling garbage bags on Saturday morning, April…
Macedonia Church offers daily community prayer time
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Macedonia Church has announced that it will be opening its doors daily from 6 to 8 p.m. for prayer time, in accordance with 2nd Chronicles 7:14. This…
Monticello man arrested following Greenville Point Apartment Shooting
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. Madison County Sheriff David Harper reported that a Monticello man has been arrested following a Saturday night shooting that left two individuals injured at the Greenville Point…
April is National Lawn Care Month
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Did you know that April is National Lawn Care Month? In North Florida, spring has sprung, and that means it’s time to start thinking about your yard…
Spring Tea fundraising event to be held May 2
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. A Spring Tea benefitting the Jefferson Pregnancy Center, a nonprofit organization, is planned for May 2. The Jefferson Pregnancy Center is a local resource for parents-to-be in…
Monticello driver involved in pedestrian fatality
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. UPDATED April 17, 8:58 a.m. According to a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) press release, a pedestrian crossing U.S. 27 from south to north near Williams Road in…
County amps up litter patrol
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Road Department is now equipped with two bright red four-wheelers to facilitate litter control along roadways. Commissioner J.T. Surles and Interim County Manager Ron…
Backyard Poultry Workshop is April 30
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. If you’re yearning to gather fresh eggs outside your own back door, consider attending the Backyard Poultry Workshop being offered by Jefferson County’s UF/IFAS and FAMU Extension…
Vendors desired for upcoming Emancipation Day Celebration
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Community Friends of Jefferson County, Inc. has announced plans for its annual 20th of May (Emancipation Day) Celebration, to be held on Wednesday, May 20, from…
BBH program changes name to improve access to palliative care
Story Submitted Big Bend Hospice has announced that its Transitions Supportive Care program will be renamed Big Bend Palliative Care, effective June 1, 2026. The name change reflects a strategic effort to…
Joshua Norton: America’s first and only emperor
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. The history of America is full of details of how the nation avoided falling prey to dictators, despots and kings. But, nothing was said of emperors. Seizing…
Letter to the Editor: What is going on with the City?
In preparing to listen to the recent City of Monticello council meeting, I read several years’ audits. I was not surprised to see that the auditors had recommended some changes, but I…
Top ratings for Brynwood
Crystal Goodwin ECB Publishing, Inc. Brynwood Health and Rehabilitation Center has earned two of the highest distinctions a healthcare facility can receive: a deficiency-free survey from the Agency for Health Care Administration…
Committee members sought to improve unsafe roads
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County residents who want certain roadway improvements or who have concerns about unsafe road conditions at certain locations may get a chance to address their issues…
Photo Feature: Cow statue gets a festive facelift
ECB Publishing, Inc. Photo by Hailey Heseltine, April 14, 2026 The cow statue near the Brahman Motel on West Washington Street was recently repainted by artist Joy Green. Just in time for…
Property owner alleges Trulieve polluting creek (Trulieve refutes allegation)
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. By now many in Jefferson County and beyond are probably aware of recent social media posts alleging that the Trulieve medical marijuana facility near Waukeenah is compromising…
Powering the community: Tri-County Electric Linemen share their stories for Lineman Appreciation Week
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. As homes light up, businesses open their doors and communities go about their daily routines, few stop to think about the people making it all possible, During…
It’s not about me
Rev. John Hicks Guest Columnist I recently came across a story which made me take a new look at my Christian commitment. Clarence Jordan was the founder of the Koinonia Community in…