Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Genealogical libraries are valuable community resources. There are filled with detailed historic records of places and people, albums of photographs from decades or even centuries ago, and…
Turning the Page: “Beneath a Ruthless Sun: A True Story of Violence, Race, and Justice Lost and Found” by Gilbert King
Genre: Nonfiction My rating: 5/5 Synopsis: Author Gilbert King tackles the subjects of racism and injustice in the small town of Okahumpka, Fla., following the ravishing attack of a citrus baron’s wife…
Ridership picks up on shuttle service to Tallahassee
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The new Amazon facility in Tallahassee is already having an impact in Monticello, in terms of the ridership on the Big Bend Transit (BBT) express shuttle. Several…
County to launch its own app soon
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials recently waived a procurement policy, allowing them to enter into a services agreement for the development and support of an iPhone and Android app that…
Legislative delegation meeting set for Oct. 23
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s once again the time of year when Florida legislators make their annual treks to the respective counties that they represent to engage with their citizenry prior…
Lookin’ for pumpkin to do?
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Fall brings cooler temperatures, brighter landscapes, darker nights and a bountiful harvest of fun things to do! Be sure to mark your calendar so that you don’t…
Halloween Fun
Ghoul’s Night Out 2023 Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, Oct. 26, Experience Monticello welcomes residents to come on out to the downtown area and enjoy an evening of spirited festivities…
Pasture Walk & Talk program coming up
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. To provide information about pasture management and soil health, the Jefferson County UF/IFAS Extension Office is offering a free workshop from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday,…
Old Glory PCA Rodeo returns this weekend!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. After the inaugural fun of the Rodeo last October, sponsor John Evans shared the following statement with Monticello News: “We will be putting the smack-down in Monticello,…
Suicide prevention softball tournament: honoring Reed Curry
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. This year marks the third annual memorial softball tournament for Reed Curry, a 15 year old boy who passed away on Nov 19, 2020. On that fateful…
Find heirloom plants at Goodwood’s Fall Plant Sale, Oct. 21 & 28
Rose Rodriguez Goodwood Museum & Gardens Finally! Fall is here and it’s time to get back in the garden. Not only is it more pleasant to work in the cooler temperatures, but…
Lions Club to host Car Show
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Oct. 28, the Jefferson County Lions Club will be hosting their Annual Car Show from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. The Lions Club is a…
School leaders highlighted for National Principals Month
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Here in Jefferson County, families are fortunate to have heads of school that bring extraordinary dedication, knowledge and skills as they lead the two schools where most…
NFC jumps to No. 2 in Top Public Schools – Regional Colleges South
Submitted by North Florida College North Florida College (NFC) is among the nation’s best colleges, according to the 2024 Best Colleges rankings by U.S. News & World Report (U.S. News). Among the…
Calling all 1976 JCHS classmates!
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County High School Class of 1976 is getting together on Saturday, Oct. 21, for a night of fun, food and fellowship. Put on your country…
Clemon Alexander to be honored in ceremony at JCS
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A “Remembrance and Honor” Ceremony for Clemon Alexander will take place at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, at Jefferson County K-12 School (JCS), located at…
FCA is like a net for “fishers of men”
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast had its Oct. 5 gathering at First Baptist Church Monticello. At 7 a.m. Gary Wright welcomed 72 people to the event, noting…
JCSO detective saves two women in Jackson County
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Earlier this summer, Detective Bre Beck of Jefferson County Sheriff’s office (JCSO) was enjoying an outing with family and friends at Bear Paw Adventures, a recreation center…
Final hearing on solar ordinance postponed
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. At its regular meeting on Thursday, Oct. 5, the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners held its first hearing on a proposed ordinance regarding solar “farms.” Three…
See partial solar eclipse on Oct. 14
Leah Androski ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Oct. 14, there will be a chance to see a partial annular solar eclipse over North Florida and South Georgia. “Annular” does not mean “annual.”…