I grew up with a fatal flaw in my running technique as a kid. No matter the game or circumstance on the agenda, I tended to pay a lot of attention to…
Cowboys defeat Tigers
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. On Wednesday, Jan. 10, the Tigers of Jefferson County High School hosted the Madison County High School Cowboys varsity basketball on the hardwoods of the Jefferson County…
NFC 2023 Fall graduates recognized
North Florida College Contributor North Florida College in Madison, Fla., awarded 101 degrees and certificates to its students at the conclusion of its 2023 Fall Term. Many of the summer graduates participated…
JCSO responds to potential bomb threat
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Early Wednesday morning, Jan. 10, an email containing a bomb threat was received by seven school districts across the Big Bend area. These schools included Madison, Suwannee,…
Locals climb Mt. Kilimanjaro
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. People experience Christmas morning in many different and usually exciting ways. Rarely, however, does the day break the way it did in 2023 for Monticello resident Joy…
Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage
Leah Androski ECB Publishing, Inc. Over the last 20 years, blood donations through the Red Cross have fallen almost 40 percent. The Red Cross needs blood and platelet donations to help with…
Waukeenah Road set for resurfacing and widening
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Some four years after the Waukeenah Highway was supposed to be repaved, it appears that the roadwork will finally proceed, if in two phases. Jack Husband, of…
New City Councilmembers sworn in
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello City Council meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 2, wasn’t typical. The session marked not only the start of a new year, but also the departure of…
Power in the paper
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. A newspaper seems like a pretty simple thing – just a stack of folded up pages that winds up on your doorstep a couple times a week….
VFW presents multiple awards
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 251 recognized a number of community members at its meeting on Sunday, Jan. 7, for their patriotism, accomplishments and service. The first…
What to watch: “Lawmen: Bass Reeves”
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. I grew up in the right era for good westerns. John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, Charles Bronson and Yul Brenner were familiar faces on the big screen, always…
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s role in the Civil Rights Movement
Danny Federico ECB Publishing, Inc. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stands as an enduring symbol of social justice and civil rights, leaving an indelible mark on American history. His transformative actions have…
Head Start enrollment is now open
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Every May the Jefferson County Head Start holds a festive graduation ceremony for the young children who have completed their kindergarten-readiness program. Those interested in having their…
Teacher Spotlight – Laura Huffman
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The art of teaching is one that is arguably the most important in the world. When we are very young, we rely on our parents or guardians…
TRICARE authorizes temporary prescription refill waivers for 49 Florida counties due to storm damage
TRICARE The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in 49 Florida counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Jan. 19, 2024, due to storm damage. The counties impacted are Alachua,…
Healthcare Hero: Taylor Pyle
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet one of Jefferson County’s very own healthcare workers, Taylor Pyle! She is a Monticello native and registered nurse, who currently works as a community health nurse…
FWC reminds anglers of changes for snook beginning Jan. 1
Submitted by FWC New regulations for snook in state and adjacent federal waters will go into effect beginning Jan. 1, 2024. These regulation changes will establish nine snook management regions and establish…
FWC conducting technical assistance sessions for interested boating access grant program applicants
Submitted by FWC The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering technical assistance to potential applicants interested in the Florida Boating Improvement Program and the Boating Infrastructure Grant Program. The…
Meth trafficker accepts guilty plea deal
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Skyla Michelle Evans of Perry, Fla., born June 12, 2000, was charged in Jefferson County with four felonies, including Trafficking in Over 200 Grams Methamphetamine, Conspiracy to…
Volunteer fire departments to get upgraded radios
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The several volunteer fire departments should henceforth be able to better communicate and coordinate their firefighting efforts with the county’s fire and ambulance departments, thanks to a…