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….
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…