Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. It was his experience working as a certified K9 handler for the Madison County Sheriff’s Office that inspired Chris O’Brian to pursue a career working exclusively with…
Bee-ginner classes to bee-gin this August!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For those who are interested in one of the world’s most popular pollinators, but don’t know where to begin, GrannyKat’s Apiary and Bee Learning Center will be…
Two exciting events at our public library
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library, located at 375 S. Water St., offers a host of free and fun events for all ages. These events are designed…
Soar to new heights
After receiving my bachelor’s in social work, I began applying to different seminaries to pursue my degree in Divinity. One afternoon, I was speaking with a woman in admissions at a college…
August safety campaign focuses on securing children’s future
Submitted by Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles As Florida students head back to school, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), its division of the Florida Highway Patrol…
Elizabeth Hightower Goes Pro
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Former Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) softball standout, Elizabeth Hightower has decided it’s not quite time to hang up her cleats and glove just yet. Even though her softball…
Officials eye more competitive pay for county employees
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County officials recently received the results of a comprehensive analysis by a technology consultant firm on the demographics, opinions, and internal and external salary equity of…
Happy 97th birthday, Mr. Pittman!
Click here to listen to this article Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. George Pittman, Sr., celebrated turning 97 years old with a group of friends and fans at the Jefferson County Recreation…
Capital City Bank among “Best Companies to Work for in Florida” 12 years running
Submitted by Capital City Bank Florida Trend magazine has named Capital City Bank – a longstanding financial institution with over 125 years of community banking experience in Florida, Georgia and Alabama –…
Meet Your Neighbor – Kimberlie Papka
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet Kimberlie Papka, your sweet and creative neighbor. Papka is a relatively new resident of Monticello who only moved here three years ago. However, she was previously…
“Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop” – Ovid
Click here to listen to this article Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Watching my garden through the middle of a North Florida summer has set me to thinking about the value of…
Hats, Hats, Hats: Fashionable Features of the Past
Rebekah Sheats Contributor On August 6, 1859, the Monticello business of Johnson, McCann & Cuthbert entered into business with Daniel B. Bird, a longstanding member of the Jefferson County community. To mark…
Two local artists showing work in juried exhibit
Submitted by Gadsden Art Center and Museum Great news – Gadsden Arts is celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Art in Gadsden Juried Exhibition! The 100 featured works of art by 82…
Local newspapers wins awards
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Although the primary focus of the local newspapers is not necessarily to win awards, but more so to bring the news to the readers in a complete,…
Large marijuana bust
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Monday, June 26, while collaborating on an operation with Madison and Bay County deputies, Jefferson County deputies helped to locate and seize contraband from an active…
Imagine 911 On Steroids (our Border Crisis)
We all remember where we were on that horrible day, it was like the heart of the nation took on a surreal atmosphere. Over 2,800 souls were murdered by terrorist, that left…
YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE
Each and every morning, I enjoy a walk in our beautiful Jefferson County woods. One of my routes includes a dead-end road off Nash Road. Recently, YOU have illegally dumped a huge…
Young author publishes second book!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. For those who loved the suspense and intriguing charm of Abigail Edwards’ first book, And We All Bled Oil, break out your bookmarks, because Edwards has officially…
100+ chicken lunches raise funds for senior center
Click here to listen to this article Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Drizzly weather did not deter the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center (JSCC) from holding a successful drive-through chicken lunch fundraiser on…
One Night worship event coming to Madison
Mickey Starling ECB Publishing, Inc. The public is invited to One Night, a special worship event, on Sunday, Aug. 6, at 6 p.m., located at the Madison County High School (MCHS) gym….