Vivian Hall Royster, Ph.D. Contributor The Historic St. Phillip African Methodist Episcopal Church (AMEC), located in Monticello, Fla., cordially invites you to its 56th Annual Homecoming. The celebration will be held over…
Farm Bureau holds contests
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Farm Bureau held three contests this year: a Speech Contest, a Poster Contest and an Essay Contest. For this year’s Speech Contest, the topic…
Classical influences on American society
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Monday, May 15, the homeschool students currently taking American History and Civics were invited by instructor Gretchen Wallace to a special lecture about how Ancient Greek…
Howard Academy Class of 1964 celebrates 59th reunion
Mary Byrd and Anthony Webster Contributors While thunderstorms and cancellations were the norm during the weekend of June 16-18, the Howard Academy Class of 1964 had a successful three days of events…
Howard Academy High School Class of 1970 celebrates 53 years of memories
Gwendolyn Hall Brady and Shirley Saunders Gilley Contributors Cherry Hall Alexander, as Planning Committee General Chairwoman, coordinated outstandingly Monticello’s Howard Academy High School Class of 1970 53rd Class Reunion, June 9-11, 2023,…
2023 Firefighter Challenge
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. It is no secret that a firefighter’s job is no walk in the park. Not only does it sometimes take a steep emotional toll, but the job…
Tensions flare over JCS athletic facilities
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County Schools grew its athletic program significantly during the 2022-23 school year, with considerably more students participating in more extracurricular sports than during the past several…
Bishop Farms: Family farm continues longstanding community legacy
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The game of T-ball is a fun tradition for local families, and is a springtime staple for the Monticello community. For years, local businesses and organizations have…
Worth it or not? Retractable leashes
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. We’ve all seen the viral videos online; an unsuspecting dog mom holds a retractable leash in one hand while locking her front door behind her with the…
Casa Bianca M.B. Church celebrates 151 years of ministry
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Pastor Tobbie Berrian III and the congregation of Casa Bianca Missionary Baptist Church invite the community to celebrate their 151st Church Anniversary on Sunday, June 25, at…
County officials may meet with electric companies to iron out differences over solar ordinance
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials may be meeting with representatives of the electric companies to see if the latter’s objections to the solar ordinance can be worked out before the…
Watermelon Festival events for June 16-17 *CANCELLED*
UPDATE – 9 a.m., June 16, 2023 The Watermelon Festival Committee has announced yesterday evening the cancellation of the 2023 Watermelon Festival. A statement from Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Katrina Richardson…
UPDATED: Summer Camp and VBS Directory
Teen Center Youth Summer Camp Jefferson County Youth Council Ages 6-15 June 5 – July 28 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Field trips every other Friday Cost: $25 for the entire…
Former Warrior now coaching Valiants
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Former Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Warrior basketball standout Tim Finlayson has recently been named the varsity basketball and golf coach at Valwood School, in Valdosta, Ga. After…
JCS offers Early Childhood & PreK Round Up June 20 and July 26
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County Schools (JCS) is holding an Early Childhood & PreK Round Up on Tuesday, June 20, from 12 to 5 p.m. at the former Jefferson High…
Juneteenth: Celebrating the path to freedom
Danny Federico ECB Publishing, Inc. “My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together.” – Desmond Tutu Known as one of America’s oldest holidays, Juneteenth (June 19)…
Clerk of court investigation ongoing, says state attorney
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The State Attorney Office continues investigating the allegations of unauthorized overspending and other alleged financial misconduct by the Clerk of Court Office. State Attorney Jack Campbell told…
Michele Arceneaux named Parade Grand Marshall for 2023 Watermelon Festival
Submitted by Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce The honorary title of Parade Grand Marshal is granted to a resident of Jefferson County who exhibits exceptional leadership, community service, civic involvement and public…
Melon King of Monticello
Dear Editor, William Montgomery Girardeau, (born April 12, 1852) was born in and grew up in Monticello, FL. Son of William Oglethorpe Girardeau and Harriet Louise Wirt. He attended Jefferson Collegiate Academy…
Proud of you Governor Ron
Thanks to Gov Ron I woke up this morning and did not have to worry about a 14 year old crashing their golf cart into me. It seems Gov. Ron supports and…