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….
How we can relate to the story of Noah
Leah Androski ECB Publishing Inc. Many know the story of the great flood in the Bible. But some may struggle to relate to this story since we have never witnessed a flood…
$1 million gift launches new Big Bend Hospice facility
Submitted by Big Bend Hospice A $1 million gift from First Commerce Credit Union (FCCU) has kickstarted Big Bend Hospice’s fundraising campaign for a new state-of-the-art center for compassionate hospice care,…
Loving the local life: My summer of fun
This summer was full of activity for me and I really enjoyed it. It has gone by so quickly. Here are a few activities I did this summer. During the summer, one of…
What you need to know about The new “permit-less carry” law
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The law that makes it easier to carry a concealed weapon in the State of Florida went into effect on Saturday, July 1. Among some, there may…
City eliminates business tax
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. After multiple attempts through the years to have the business tax eliminated, City Clerk Emily Anderson finally succeeded in getting the council to do away with the…
Local Churches enjoy 11th Annual Church Trip
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Last month, members of local churches, Elizabeth A.M.E. and Union Bethel A.M.E. Church, enjoyed their 11th Annual Church Trip. This year, their journey took them to St….
The summers of days gone by
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. As we reach the end of July, we are truly in the peak of summer. Some of us enjoy the hot Florida summers; others do not. Regardless…
Visit National Parks free on Aug. 4
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. In celebration of the Great American Outdoors Act, the National Park system is offering free admission to its sites across the country on Friday, Aug. 4. Here…
Sheriff’s office warns of new dangerous TikTok trend
Christian Peterson ECB Publishing, Inc. In nearby Suwannee County, sheriff’s deputies on patrol recently were advised of two people who had been seen lying in the road in Branford between 11 p.m….
Florida issues a Back to School sales tax holiday
Leah Androski ECB Publishing, Inc. Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed into law a sales tax holiday for back-to-school supplies. This sales tax holiday began on July 24 and ends on Aug. 6….
Something very fundamentally wrong going on in theaters
The new surprise hit movie “Sound of Freedom” is a well done, well-directed and well-acted movie, but the subject content is disturbing to watch for anyone who has even an ounce of…
Simon and Tant to speak at chamber luncheon Aug. 1
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The next monthly luncheon of the Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce takes place at noon on Tuesday, Aug. 1, at First Methodist Church Family Ministry Center, located…
Free haircuts and school supplies at Teen Center on Aug. 5
Mary Madison Contributor School will be starting in a few days, and I’m pleased to announce that Jefferson County native son, Sam Madison, Jr., will be offering his annual free haircuts to…
Second Saturday is coming!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. With things heating up for next month’s Second Saturday celebration, the Monticello Merchants Association is finding new ways of keeping citizens cool! On Saturday, Aug. 12, from…
Westward Road gives free concert Aug. 6
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Christian music group Westward Road is making a local stop on its City of Light Tour, bringing its unique blend of gospel and modern worship music…
LifeSong Reunion Concert set for August 19
Submitted by North Florida Concerts It will be an exciting night of Southern Gospel Music when LifeSong takes the stage once again for their annual LifeSong reunion concert. The reunion concert is…
Is your child a target?
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Most children that grow up in today’s modern world are well-versed in “stranger danger.” In general, most children know that if someone walks up and asks them…
Feathered friends fascinate at NFWC
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Birds are the only animals in the world that have feathers. Perhaps that accounts in part for why humans find birds so fascinating. Not only are feathers…
Lance Braswell named Farm Bureau Agency Manager of the Year
Halie Wetherington ECB Publishing, Inc. Lance Braswell, a Mayo resident and manager for Farm Bureau Insurance, was named Agency Manager of the Year for the entire state of Florida, at the Farm…