Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The hiring of a budget officer, a longtime goal of county commissioners in terms of assuring financial accountability, has finally been realized. County Manager Shannon Metty informed…
Jefferson Courthouse Corridor Safety
Below is the letter County Commissioner Gene Hall sent to the FDOT, District 3 District Secretary Gainer: When will FDOT install some speed bumps, speed humps, or rumble strips to calm down…
Free health clinic on May 2
Katie Marshall and Merry Ann Frisbee Shepherd’s Hands of Suwannee Valley Do you or does someone you know need medical care? The Shepherd’s Hands free health clinic will be open this month…
Blueberries are on the way!
Submitted by Florida Agritourism Association The sweet smell of spring is among us, and that means that it is officially blueberry season here in Florida! There is no better way to immerse…
Community worship for National Day of Prayer is an opportunity for unity Thursday, May 4, at the Courthouse
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson Ministerial Association will be holding a special community worship service to commemorate the National Day of Prayer at noon on Thursday, May 4, on the…
For Travis Richards, the Storm of the Century planted a seed a faith
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The monthly gathering for the Monticello Community Prayer Breakfast on April 6 was hosted by the First Baptist Church of Lloyd. Pastor Jered Day welcomed the group…
NFC awards scholarships to JCS students
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Congratulations to Brooklynn Kirkpatrick and Corbin West for being the Jefferson County K-12 (JCS) high school seniors chosen to receive tuition-paid scholarships to North Florida College (NFC)….
Special Olympics Torch Run goes through Jefferson County
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Rapid Response Team and K-9 Team from Jefferson Correctional Institution (JCI) were joined by members of the Monticello Police Department (MPD) on Tuesday, April 18, to…
Locals get “flushed” to support local causes
Brian Bachman Rotary International of Monticello “You have been flushed.” That is the greeting that will be given to some Jefferson County locals this month along with a special porcelain decorative piece…
Church to Chamber
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Standing proudly in what is almost the heart of Monticello is a tall, cottage-style building with a simple and spiritual history. The building itself is located at…
Mock Trial pits Jefferson v. Libertas
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Students from the Jefferson County Homeschool Association (JCHA) faced off in a mock trial against students from the Libertas Academic Cooperative in Leon County on March 31…
From the superintendent’s desk…Restoring Confidence in the Tiger’s Roar
Dear Friends, The Jefferson County Public School system is committed to cultivating positive relationships and continuing the school’s focus on meaningful action steps toward our district’s goals for school improvement. Overcoming decades…
Nominate Parade Grand Marshall
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Watermelon seeds are going in the ground, and before we know it, June will be here – the time to enjoy juicy watermelon slices and celebrate a…
Betsy Barfield to be inducted into Florida 4-H Hall of Fame
John Lilly, Director UF/IFAS Jefferson County Extension Service Betsy Barfield’s induction into the 2023 Florida 4-H Hall of Fame is a well-deserved recognition of her incredible contributions to the 4-H program in…
Opinion Editorial: Unlocking Floridians’ economic potential through the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)
The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated the importance of access to reliable and affordable broadband Internet service in our daily lives, which makes available an almost limitless amount of information; provides a platform for…
Starling Musings to hold Grand Opening on May 2
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. There has been much afoot in the small storefront attached to Tupelo’s Bakery & Cafe, and many may be wondering what new shop will take the place…
ACA 2023 spring sports season; a celebration of six senior athletes
Patricia Smith Contributor It is only April, but it has been an amazing start to the year, and it is almost time to bid the Senior Warrior Athletes a farewell as they…
Son Seekers musical delivers great tunes, humor and a memorable message
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Amy Bethea’s students at Aucilla Christian Academy put on a great show on Thursday, March 29, as they presented this year’s fourth grade musical, Son Seekers: Nation…
High-speed chase leads to drug arrest
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) has reported that during a traffic stop on U.S. Hwy. 90 on Monday afternoon, April 10, the subject fled the scene, heading…
City clerk to remain an elected office
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. A proposal to make the city clerk an appointed rather than an elected office died quickly in the council recently. After much back and forth on the…