Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Sept. 15, the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors traveled to Valdosta, Ga., to face the Generals of Georgia Christian School. The Warriors racked up nearly…
Simply this: Love God and love your neighbor
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast has begun its 30th year as an interdenominational gathering. Area churches began taking turns opening their fellowship hall doors for the monthly…
Library is FEMA/SBA help center
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Hurricane Idalia has come and gone, but many Jefferson County residents are continuing to deal with the damage the storm left in its wake. Those who need…
Trees still pose a threat
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. According to information provided by Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TCEC), which services Madison, Jefferson, Taylor and parts of Dixie counties, there are still damaged trees around that continue…
After Idalia: Robinson family cooks up a storm
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. While designated public service entities like the Sheriff’s Office, Monticello Police Department, The American Red Cross, Second Harvest of the Big Bend, FEMA and the National Guard…
New Exhibit at the Jefferson Arts Gallery
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Sept. 9, the Jefferson Arts Gallery (JAG) opened up their gallery for the official opening of their September Art Show. This month’s show features a…
The 1935 Labor Day Hurricane still holds the record for devastating strength
Adyson Hammock ECB Publishing, Inc. Although Hurricane Idalia recently made its way through Florida, causing mass disruption and panic among residents, this definitely wasn’t the most destructive hurricane to ever hit the…
The NEW Front Porch has arrived
Emerald Greene ECB Publishing, Inc. It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of the September/October 2023 issue of The Front Porch! The new issue has been mailed out and…
City, county officials pleased with hurricane response
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. City and county officials alike last week took time to recognize the men, women, and children who, from either a sense of duty or empathy, stepped forward…
Important Hurricane Idalia Information
Resources for farmers affected by Hurricane Idalia Leah Androski ECB Publishing, Inc. Here is a resource for farmers to use if they received damage from Hurricane Idalia. USDA provides multiple disaster assistance…
Jefferson County Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Our Children Need Us. A Call to Action
When God Calls Us to a Mission, He equips us. God calls each of us to service in the world. We imagine you have many requests and activities before you, but we,…
National POW/MIA Recognition Day is Sept. 15
Submitted by Otto M. Walker American Legion Post 49 For years, The American Legion supported a National POW/MIA Recognition Day, which is now recognized annually on the third Friday of September. This…
Students leaders in place for Fellowship of Christian Athletes at JCS
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Over the summer, the local community showed its firm support for reintroducing a Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) club at Jefferson County K-12 (JCS) by funding enough…
AgVocator Scholarship Application now open
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. If you are a high school senior, college freshman or college sophomore, and you plan to pursue a career in agriculture, pay attention! Farm Credit of Northwest…
Tigers fall to Eagles
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Sept. 8, the Jefferson County High School Tigers hosted the Eagles of North Florida Christian School, from Tallahassee. The Tigers fell behind early and were…
Warriors shut out Eagles
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, Sept. 8, the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warriors varsity football team enjoyed a resounding 48-0, shut-out win over the visiting Eagles of Trinity Christian Academy,…
From the AD’s desk: Tigers are back better than ever
Dear Tiger Fans, The Athletic department at Jefferson County K-12 want to wish you a wonderful fall season. We also pray that all of you have come through the hurricane in the…
Winn Dixie pharmacy to cease
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County residents accustomed to getting their prescriptions filled at the local Winn Dixie pharmacy will have to go elsewhere for their medical needs in the future….
Beware of money laced with fentanyl
Leah Androski ECB Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, Aug. 15, the wife of a Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputy contacted her husband with a frightening story. She informed him that she had recently…
Disaster Unemployment Assistance available for those impacted by Hurricane Idalia
Florida Department of Emergency Management Contributor On Tuesday, Sept. 5, FloridaCommerce announced that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available to Florida businesses and residents whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted…